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July 27, 2017
In the News  
Two Petersburg Companies Mark a Year of Brewing 

Virginia College to Offer New Electrical Technician Program in the Fall at Midlothian Campus 

Governor McAuliffe Announces New Program with VSU to Bring Veterans into Farming 

On September 21, join CultureWorks to learn more about the impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry on the local economy. 
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In His First Year, County Administrator Joe Casey Puts His Stamp on Chesterfield

By Jim McConnell | Chesterfield Observer | Full Article     

Some new jobs you ease into. Others you dive into head first and just start kicking.

Joe Casey came to Chesterfield in July 2016 with a reputation as a relentless worker, and his new bosses on the Board of Supervisors immediately put that to the test. They challenged the new county administrator to evaluate every aspect of the local government's operations with "fresh eyes" and identify areas in which it could function more effectively.

That's a demanding assignment when you lead an organization the size of a Fortune 500 company, with more than 4,000 employees and an annual budget approaching $1 billion.
In his first 12 months as county administrator, Casey managed an ambitious agenda and tackled several high-profile issues, most notably overhauling Chesterfield's cash proffer policy and the local school system's woefully underfunded supplemental retirement plan.
STEAM Heats Up at Richard Bland College
By John Adam | The Progress-Index | Full Article 

PETERSBURG - Over 80 students from around the commonwealth gathered at Richard Bland this past week as a part of a special Virginia STEAM program. Standing for Science Technology Engineering and Applied Mathematics, STEAM aims to help engage students who show a proclivity towards math and science.

This past week, students representing all Virginia regions took one of four special classes at Richard Bland: Cosmic Mysteries: Environmental Science, Competition Math: and Python Programming and Robotics. STEAM CEO Judy Stewart called the program an "intensive, immersive experience".

Around 800 students applied to be a part of the program, with a STEAM review panel taking into account grades, teacher recommendations, and a special essay when choosing students.