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Finalists Named in IDC Government Insights' Seventh Annual Smart Cities North America Awards

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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IDC Government Insights named finalists this week in the seventh annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA).

Key Points: 
  • IDC Government Insights named finalists this week in the seventh annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA).
  • The awards were designed to recognize the progress North American municipalities have made in executing Smart Cities projects, as well as provide a forum for sharing best practices to help accelerate Smart City development in the region.
  • As the next step in the nomination process, IDC invites the public to vote on the named finalists at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCNAA24 .
  • Winners will be announced March 27th and honored at Smart Cities Connect being held May 7-10 in Raleigh, NC.

Breaking Their Silence: Roanoke Women's Swim Event Supported by Independent Women's Forum and Independent Council on Women's Sports

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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ROANOKE, Va., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrow, on Thursday, October 5, members of the media are invited to cover a press conference and rally led by the Roanoke Women's Swim Team, where they will break their silence over a biological male joining their Division III women's swim team.

Key Points: 
  • Members of the Roanoke Women's Swim Team, the organizations in support of the team, and other special guest speakers will be available for pull asides at the conclusion of the press conference.
  • This event is an independent event organized by members of the Roanoke Women's Swim Team, not an official Roanoke College event.
  • Independent Women's Forum is dedicated to developing and advancing policies that aren't just well intended but actually enhance people's freedom, choices, and opportunities.
  • Independent Council on Women's Sports (ICONS) is a network and advocacy group comprised of current and former collegiate and professional women athletes and their families and supporters.

UBS hires five-person advisor team in Greenwich, CT

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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UBS Wealth Management USA today announced that a five-person team, The Coutant Group, has joined the firm.

Key Points: 
  • UBS Wealth Management USA today announced that a five-person team, The Coutant Group, has joined the firm.
  • The team is led by Financial Advisors Kevin Coutant and Keith Coutant, who bring nearly 50 years of combined industry experience.
  • They join the UBS Soundview Wealth Management Market, led by Mara Glassel, and will be based in the firm’s Greenwich, CT office, managed by Erin McDonald.
  • “On behalf of UBS, we’re excited to welcome Kevin, Keith and their entire team to the firm,” said Mara Glassel, Soundview Market Executive at UBS Wealth Management.

Trust in Virginia increased significantly at the start of the pandemic before starting a long decline to series lows in 2023.

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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The August value halted a multi-year decline in trust, coming off series highs early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • The August value halted a multi-year decline in trust, coming off series highs early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Between May 2020 and May 2021, the Virginia Trust Index was significantly higher than pre-pandemic values as people rallied together during an uncertain period.
  • Growing frustrations with COVID-19-related mandates created discord in communities, dragging trust down between the middle of 2021 and the present.
  • The most recent reading of the three questions pertaining to trust in the commonwealth was in August 2023.

Roanoke College Announces New Senior Leaders

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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SALEM, Va., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke College has named six new hires in senior leadership positions, each playing a pivotal role in Roanoke's work to champion student potential and provide learning and leadership through leading-edge academic programs and transformative educational experiences.

Key Points: 
  • SALEM, Va., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke College has named six new hires in senior leadership positions, each playing a pivotal role in Roanoke's work to champion student potential and provide learning and leadership through leading-edge academic programs and transformative educational experiences.
  • With over 20 years of experience in recruitment and leadership at different institutions, Pennix returns to Roanoke to ensure a positive impact on prospective students.
  • In her new position at Roanoke, she works closely with faculty across campus to improve curriculum, advising, and assessment.
  • Campbell will serve on President Shushok's cabinet and provide strategic and student-centered leadership to the Roanoke Maroons' NCAA Division III athletic program.

Breezeline Announces Three Executive Appointments

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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QUINCY, Mass., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline , the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, today announced appointments to its senior leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • QUINCY, Mass., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline , the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, today announced appointments to its senior leadership team.
  • “I am pleased to announce these appointments because they will strengthen our organization and ensure that we have leadership and resources to propel our ambitious growth plans,” said Frank van der Post, president of Breezeline.
  • Ms. Ramler will lead the development and execution of all marketing strategies and activities at Breezeline to drive the company’s growth plans.
  • Breezeline has also extended its reach into new markets with Fiber-to-the-Home deployments in multiple communities in New Hampshire, West Virginia and Massachusetts.

NASA Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships to Student Members

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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UPPER MARLBORO, Md., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the conclusion of its 2023 Mitchell-Beall-Rosen Memorial Scholarship Contest, NASA Federal Credit Union awarded scholarships—ranging from $1,000 to the top prize of $10,000—to seven high school seniors.

Key Points: 
  • UPPER MARLBORO, Md., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the conclusion of its 2023 Mitchell-Beall-Rosen Memorial Scholarship Contest, NASA Federal Credit Union awarded scholarships—ranging from $1,000 to the top prize of $10,000—to seven high school seniors.
  • The annual program rewards the writing talents of young Credit Union members who are working toward four-year or two-year undergraduate degrees or vocational studies.
  • "I am always impressed by the accomplishments of our scholarship winners, and these seven young members are no exception," said Dr. Alotta Taylor, Chairperson of NASA Federal's Scholarship Committee.
  • "Our future is in good hands with them, and NASA Federal Credit Union is proud to contribute to their success through the Mitchell-Beall-Rosen Memorial Scholarship."

Roanoke College and Virginia Tech sign partnership for accelerated student pathways in computer science and computer engineering

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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SALEM, Va. , March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke College and Virginia Tech have entered a partnership that will benefit students in science fields and serve as an engine for economic, workforce and educational development in Virginia. The two agreements that make up the partnership will allow Roanoke College students to pursue graduate programs at Virginia Tech and facilitate an early transition to graduate school.  

Key Points: 
  • The partnership between the two institutions gives Roanoke College students direct admission into computer science and computer engineering master's degree programs.
  • The new Direct to Tech program provides Roanoke College students direct admission into Virginia Tech Master of Engineering programs in either computer science and applications or computer engineering upon graduation from Roanoke College.
  • A second agreement between the two schools allows Roanoke College students to take advantage of an accelerated 4+1 undergraduate/graduate program in computer science or computer engineering at Virginia Tech.
  • As part of both the Direct to Tech and accelerated 4+1 agreements, Roanoke College students will not have to pay application fees or submit GRE scores to Virginia Tech.

George Close Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group in Washington, D.C. Metro Area

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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George Close has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .

Key Points: 
  • George Close has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .
  • Based in Arlington, Virginia, Close joins Alliant with a broad background spanning employee benefits, payroll, and HR solutions.
  • “George works as a trusted adviser for clients, combining keen market insight and deep analytical thinking,” said Kevin Overbey, President, Alliant Employee Benefits.
  • In his role with Alliant, Close will design and deploy a diverse range of strategic employee benefits solutions to clients across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Bank of Botetourt Names Austin its 7th President and Appoints to Board of Directors; Names CEO Hayth as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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She then graduated from the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management at University of Virginia, and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.

Key Points: 
  • She then graduated from the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management at University of Virginia, and the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.
  • The Bank's Board of Directors also voted to appoint CEO G. Lyn Hayth, III as its Vice Chair.
  • The Board of Directors promoted Dustin G. Bays to succeed Austin as the Bank's Chief Financial Officer.
  • Johnson 1904-1942; Dr. E. W. Dodd 1942-1964; Darnell Brugh 1964-1984; H. Watts Steger, III 1984-2002; G. Lyn Hayth, III 2002-2023; Michelle R. Austin 2023-Present.