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May 5, 2016
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Waukeshaw Development is leading revitalization and rehabilitation efforts in the Tri-Cities, and continues to advance projects in Southside and Western Virginia, and North Carolina. Current adaptive reuse and historic tax credit developments, in varying project stages, comprise more than 450,000 square feet and reflect a value of more than $70 Million. Waukeshaw seeks out interesting, game-changing projects in challenging locales, often working closely with municipalities to further their economic development efforts.
Fort Lee CEO of the Year Recognized

Contributed Report | The Progress-Index | Full Story 
 
PRINCE GEORGE - Patsy Stuard, chief executive officer of Fort Lee Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Prince George County, was chosen CEO of the Year by the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU). Stuard and other winners in NAFCU's 2016 Annual Awards Competition will be honored during NAFCU's 49th Annual Conference and Solutions Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, June 14-17.

"Patsy Stuard has been a valuable asset to Fort Lee Federal Credit Union, demonstrating exemplary leadership skills and ardent dedication that is an inspiration to her colleagues," said Walter Dane, Board chairman.
Virginia: Second Largest Exporter of Agricultural Goods on East Coast
Virginia Economic Development Partnership | Full Article

In March, Governor McAuliffe announced that the Commonwealth's agricultural exports reached $3.19 billion in 2015, again securing Virginia's position as the second-largest exporter of agricultural goods on the East Coast. Despite the 4.7 percent decrease from 2014's all-time high of $3.35 billion, Virginia still managed to narrow the gap between the Commonwealth and first-ranked Georgia.

"Today's announcement is a testament to the combined work of so many in the private and public sectors, and I applaud those efforts," Governor McAuliffe stated. "In a tough year where staying above the $3 billion figure was challenging, Virginia solidified its status as the second-largest East Coast agricultural exporter, and we moved closer to Georgia."