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2024 Spring Conference Recap: Lessons from our speakers

2024 Spring Conference Recap: Lessons from our speakers

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The 2024 VPC Spring Conference was held on Saturday, April 20, at the Library of Virginia in downtown Richmond. In addition to recognizing the winners in the annual VPC communications contest, we honored this year’s Newsmaker of the Year, Sandra G. Treadway, who recently retired after an impressive career as the Librarian of Virginia. More than 30 attendees gathered...

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2023 Fall Conference Recap

2023 Fall Conference Recap

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Our annual Fall Conference took place at the Virginia State Capitol on October 5. About 35 members and guests, including NFPW president Julie Campbell, gathered to hear top-notch speakers and take a tour of this historic building. President Sande Snead opened the conference, and House Clerk Paul Nardo welcomed attendees to the building. The day’s topics...

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Fall 2022 Conference Recap

Fall 2022 Conference Recap

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Interactive, Innovative, and Informative Photo above: VPC board member Terry Haycock put together a beautiful fall tablescape complete with refreshments. More than a dozen members attended VPC’s fall conference, which was held on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Libbie Mill Library in Richmond. Special thanks to members Cynthia Price and Terry...

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Taking the Leap with a Virtual Assistant

Taking the Leap with a Virtual Assistant

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When life handed Jill Vaughan a challenge — her longtime position at the Virginia Lottery was eliminated following a leadership change — her next journey began. After a lot of soul-searching, yoga, and reflecting, she decided to launch her own business. Vaughan, who has more than 25 years of communications and leadership experience in consumer products, economic...

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