M. H. West & Co., Inc.’s CEO and Chair, Marilyn H. West was among a select group of women business leaders who were honored at a cocktail reception in the Governor’s Mansion. The event was hosted by Governor, Bob McDonnell and his wife and First Lady Maureen McDonnell.
Marilyn was thrilled to be part of such a prestigious event and described the evening as inspiring.
Richmond residents are all familiar with fireworks on the 4th of July, either at The Diamond or Dogwood Dell. This year a new event will take place on Brown’s Island and it promises to be spectacular:
RVA Fireworks on the James is a FREE “Patriotic Family Fun” event that will feature performances by SPARC (School of Performing Arts in the Richmond Community), the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Richmond Ballet’s “Minds in Motion.” Food Vendors will be on Brown’s Island and the public is invited to bring a picnic (alcohol and pets not permitted) and a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy music simulcast on WRIR-FM, 97.3 during the evening and see the state’s largest fireworks display provided by Grucci, the “Top Name in Fireworks in the World.”
Other Richmond Area Events
Parham Road Independence Day Parade & Festival
M. H. West & Co., Inc. is proud to support the Central Virginia Food Bank. In fact, WEST’s CEO and Chair Marilyn West serves on the organization’s board. Each year WEST associates, led by coordinator Justin House, help pack nutritious food for area school children in need. CVFB showed their appreciation by hosting a lunch for all the volunteers.
The food was great, but even better were the positive statistics shared after the meal. This past school year the CVFB delivered over sixty thousand backpacks full of food to area students and as they pointed out, many times the students will share that food with their family members who are also in need. The food backpack program has grown from 230 students to over 2000 students in just three years and is definitely having a positive impact in the community.
Go Red For Women is focusing its June 2011 promotional activities on CPR by asking women to view the Hands-Only® CPR instructional video – and then share it with five women they love! We are sharing this lifesaving information with the women and men of our 2011-2012 Richmond Go Red For Women Campaign – consider yourself loved by the entire Richmond AHA team!!
I hope that you, as a supporter of the mission of the American Heart Association and Go Red for Women, will help us by sharing this important, life-saving message with your internal and external audiences as well. Visit our Sponsor Resources page to access the CPR Week Sponsor Activation Strategy/Creative Brief for all the information you’ll need.
Don’t be afraid. Your actions can only help!
M.H. West & Co., Senior Health and Business Officer, Michael J. Byrnes recently attended the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce event, “Brunch & Budget with Senator Mark Warner.” The event included approximately 150 business leaders from across the Hampton Roads area to listen to Senator Warner provide his thoughts and plans for reducing the $14 trillion national debt.
Senator Warner discussed the nation’s budget and its many components stating that none of the budget components should be off limits to cuts or reforms. He observed that reducing waste throughout government and providing reforms to programs and spending are a large aspect of reducing the national debt.
Also, Senator Warner indicated that the cuts cannot be restricted to just the 14% of the budget that has continuously been the target of legislative budget cuts over the years. Entitlement reforms, tax increases, and spending cuts all have to be part of the equation for progress to be achieved, he stated, further noting that the growing national debt was the single biggest threat to our country’s existence and future.
Also discussed by Senator Warner were the “gang of six” Senators, that he was co-founder of, (3 Republicans and 3 Democrats) that were attempting to prepare recommendations on the budget as a bipartisan commission. (more…)
M.H. West & Co., Senior Health and Business Officer, Michael J. Byrnes recently attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Laskin Road Gateway Project in the City of Virginia Beach. In attendance were many local dignitaries, including some of the original developers, family landowners of Virginia Beach, members of the City Council, School Board members, and the Virginia Beach Mayor. The ceremony was the culmination of Phase III of the development that will provide a pedestrian-friendly corridor on 31st Street between Pacific and Arctic Avenues at the oceanfront. (more…)
Broad Appétit features the best local restaurants Richmond has to offer – and offers samples of their food for justt $3 a plate! There will be plenty of Virginia wines and beers to wash down the delicious offerings with, as well as great vendors to visit and music to please your ears. The mission of Broad Appétit is to provide an affordable and enjoyable local food festival that is locally driven, socially responsible and regionally appealing. Broad Appétit exists to promote the amazing food, art, and music that makes Richmond a great place to live and visit. Broad Appétit is hosted by Downtown Neighborhood Association and benefits the Central Virginia Food Bank and Meals on Wheels. Please visit www.broadappetit.com for more details
Also this weekend is the 35th Annual Greek Festival. This food festival is held at the Saints Constantine and Helen’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral and has become a Richmond tradition. Please visit the Greek Festival website for more information.
Honor veterans and soldiers this Memorial Day with special concerts, tours and more.
This is the first year the $9 million Paul and Phyllis Galanti Education Center at the Virginia War Memorial will be open in all its renovated glory for Memorial Day. The new Virginia War Memorial is truly something to be seen — with glass and marble walls bearing the names of more than 11,600 Virginia heroes. It’s worth a trip this weekend just to see and explore.
Plus you can delve into Richmond history with war-related tours of Hollywood Cemetery, St. John’s Church and many more historic cemeteries around town.
Or how about some fireworks at Kings Dominion in honor of Memorial Day?
Check out all the things you can do this Memorial Day: (more…)
M. H. West & Co., Inc.’s Chair and CEO, Marilyn H. West and Meaghan West attended Junior Achievement of Central Virginia, Inc.‘s 2011 Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame dinner at the Jefferson Hotel. This year’s inductees included Jon King and Laverne King of Exclusive Staffing; C. Kenneth Wright, founder of Rent-A-Car and Thomas G. Snead, Jr., Retired President of Wellpoint, Inc., Southeastern Region.
Junior Achievement programs are designed to inspire students from a young age to set goals while giving them the tools and knowledge needed to make their dreams a reality. From our youngest participants in kindergarten to high school seniors, JA provides practical economics, career planning, skill building, and a value for lifelong learning, leadership, and thoughtful economic choices.
Marilyn remarked that it was nice to see so many community and business leaders supporting a good cause and that she was proud that M. H. West & Co., Inc. helped sponsor such a quality organization.
Several M. H. West & Co., Inc. associates including Ned Conway, Tom Wilkinson, Meaghan West, Erica Cage, Julian House, Justin House and Joe Armstrong attended Virginia 21′s 9th Annual Leadership Luncheon. Virginia 21 is a political education group involving young people across the Commonwealth of Virginia in the political process by providing information, spotlighting policy, promoting active citizenship, and voter registration with a non-partisan agenda. The Annual Leadership Luncheon was highlighted by a keynote speech from Governor Bob McDonnell. Some other notable speakers and presenters included former Congressman Tom Davis and Tom Farrell, President and CEO of Dominion Resources.
M. H. West & Co., Inc. Chair and CEO, Marilyn West has supported Virginia 21 for years and serves on their Board of Directors.
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