On a picturesque Saturday morning in Dumfries, several patrons were ready to see what the long-awaited Town of Dumfries would bring for its initial start into the farmers market endeavor. Suffice it to say, the town and its many vendors did not disappoint. As with many urban environments, Dumfries was looked upon for years as […]
At least 1 in 5 people giving birth will struggle with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) during pregnancy and/or postpartum. But thanks to organizations like Postpartum Support Virginia(PSVa), you do not have to suffer alone. The Deputy Director, Sultana Karim, M.A., LCPC, LPC, CCTP, is a mom who struggled with Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders […]
She discusses her new book “Authentic Leadership In the Workplace” The Great Resignation is upon us, and the statistics are alarming. According to a May 2022 study, more than 79% of employees will quit after receiving what they believe is inadequate support from management, with only 48% of workers believing that they have effective management […]
It’s one thing to be an entrepreneur when you’re introducing a familiar product to the marketplace. It can be an entirely different story when you’re not only creating a new business, but having to introduce it to a different culture. That is what Jennifer Solis, owner of Dolce Amore Peruvian Bakery, has accomplished in just […]
On January 9th, we announced the winners of the 2021 DMV Best Business Awards. To fully recognize the amazing businesses in the DMV, we added a category. The DMV Business Innovation Award. Please see below for a description of the Award and the Recipient. The DMV Business Innovation Award recognizes those organizations who bring new […]
Being your authentic self as a leader and creating better employee job performance. (WOODBRIDGE, VA) – Dr. Sherrie Johnson, President and CEO of Sherrie Johnson Communications LLC launches a new book titled “Authentic Leadership in the Workplace.”This new book discusses the unethical behavior of leaders and the importance of positive leadership in the workplace to […]
Alex Harvell “Nothingiseye” is changing the game and breaking barriers. I got the chance to interview Alex about his music and his organization. How would you describe your music? My music is very multi-dimensional in the sense of I don’t limit myself to specific genres or to a certain label. Various categories include blues, jazz, […]
Take a walk through any community in America, and there’s a good chance you will see its moral epicenter located right in the middle: the local church. This is especially the case in ethnic neighborhoods, and in Dumfries there is one that has stood out for its service to those in need. Winners Church for […]
There are times in which a person enters the world of entrepreneurship by choice, and in the case of Todd Harris, there are those times in which the choice is made organically. As with many people during the pandemic, Harris was let go from his job and looking to determine his next steps. “I started […]
Next week at Stonebridge Town Center, a new vendor will be present as Veterans Growing America is hosting their first pop-up shop to honor service members and their families. The organization has hosted several events in the Prince William County area previously, and during the Taste of Woodbridge, they are doing a soft launch of […]
