The Winchester-Frederick County Economic Development Commission

Shenandoah University to Hold 4th Annual Business Symposium

wmay — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:16:22 +0000

Please join Shenandoah University on March 28th for the Fourth Annual Business Symposium at the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business. The event, titled Choosing Your Direction: The Power is Yours, is designed to educate and inspire large and small businesses, service and non-profit organizations as well as business minded students and educators…more

Shenandoah University Programs Named Apple Distinguished Programs

wmay — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:15:12 +0000

Shenandoah University has been named an Apple Distinguished Program for the Pharmacogenomics and Music Production and Recording Technology (MPRT) programs, for their successes in enhancing and extending teaching and learning with thoughtful and innovative implementations of technology. The Apple Distinguished Program designation is reserved for programs that are recognized centers of educational excellence and leadership…more

Blue Ridge Institute for Environmental Studies Launches Site

wmay — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:56:51 +0000

Shenandoah University’s Blue Ridge Institute for Environmental Studies has launched a new website. With a focus on environmental quality, community education and natural places in the Shenandoah Valley region, SU-BRIES is a project of Shenandoah University’s Environmental Studies Department. This website reflects partnerships with government agencies, citizens organizations, businesses, and other academic programs at Shenandoah…more

Science Fairs – A Business/Education Collaboration

wmay — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:18:34 +0000

Businesses in Winchester-Frederick County and beyond served as the judges for impressive science fair projects recently. Dupont, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and the Army Corps of Engineers provided 45 judges for the event that featured projects ranging from biogas to fuel cells…more

Trex Spreads Green Message to Area Schools

wmay — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:12:37 +0000

Trex Company, headquartered in Winchester, VA, is partnering with area high schools in a recycling initiative. TV3 Winchester’s Channing Frampton reports…more

Disney Institute Coming to LFCC

wmay — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:18:08 +0000

The Walt Disney Company is recognized worldwide for its leadership philosophy and organizational success. Gain insight into Disney strategies and methods for improving business results through exceptional leadership. Throughout this course, you learn the details of the Disney Leadership Excellence Model and how to adapt it to improve results within your own organization…more

VA – Top 10 for LEED Buildings

wmay — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:15:37 +0000

Virginia is #4 on the top 10 list of states with the most LEED-certified building square footage per capita… more

Trex Honored as “Greenest” in Industry

wmay — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:58:29 +0000

Trex Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, recently took top honors in the decking products category of the Green Builder Media 2012 Reader’s Choice Brand Study. More than 50 percent of readers who participated in the study selected Trex^® decking as the “greenest” in the industry…more

Frederick is First in State to Offer Business One Stop

wmay — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:46:46 +0000

Frederick is the first state locality to implement an online process for people wanting to start a new business. Called Virginia’s Business One Stop (BOS), the new Web portal allows for online submission of local business licenses by integrating the initial application requirements of the county for a local business license and helping people with the required paperwork to get a new business started….more

Navy Federal Credit Union Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine

wmay — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:31:53 +0000

Navy Federal Credit Union has been recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as one of the “Best Companies to Work For.” more