Business Today
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce member enterprise news log
Thursday, February 26, 2004
The Better Living Foundation contributed more than $180,000 to area charities in 2003, according to Richard Nunley, chairman of Better Living Inc.
Among the organizations and agencies in Central Virginia that benefited from the contributions were the Blue Ridge Food Bank, which received $15,000, the Greater Charlottesville Habitat for Humanity, which received $14,893, and the Hospice of the Piedmont which received a $13,000 award.
More than 35 nonprofit organizations that assist area residents received donations from the foundation. Those agencies included area volunteer fire and rescue departments, medical research organizations, the Boy Scouts, interfaith groups, the United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area and the University of Virginia.
Nunley said the Better Living Foundation was established in l988 to provide a vehicle for his company to support caretaking organizations in the community. Since its inception the foundation has contributed more than $1,780,000 to local charities and civic organizations. Better Living
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
The Virginia Piedmont Technology Council (VPTC) has announced the finalists for its Tech Awards 2004. Winners in each of the six categories will be announced at its gala dinner on April 15 in Charlottesville with Matthew Szulik, the CEO of Red Hat, delivering the keynote address. The awards honor individuals and organizations that use technology to positively impact the region and local, national and international marketplaces. Finalists include: Directed Vapor Technologies International, Internet Marketing Analysts, Standard & Poors - Money Market Directories and Upstate USA - RNAi Product Segment (Rocket Award); Blue Ridge Numerics, PRA International and SNL (Spotlight Award); A-Systems, GI Stimulation and Health Data Services (Breakthrough Award); AlbemarleFamily, Category4 Design, Dominion Digital and Virginia National Bank (Community Award) and Sue Davies of Baker-Butler Elementary, Renee Honaker of Madison County High School, Barbara Huneycutt of Crozet Elementary and Tony Wayne of Albemarle High School (Red Apple Award). Gene Block, the vice president and provost of the University of Virginia, also will receive the Navigator Award, presented for leadership in the local or regional high-tech community. To read the full press release, click here: VPTC Tech Award Finalists 2004
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