Bonnie Chavez, CEO of Building Beloved Communities in Roanoke, Virginia, discusses quality of life and talent opportunities in Roanoke and Virginia as a whole, including what drew her to the area, the opportunities for talent and her own "Why Virginia" story.
Second Quarter 2025
Bonnie Chavez, CEO of Building Beloved Communities in Roanoke, Virginia, discusses quality of life and talent opportunities in Roanoke and Virginia as a whole, including what drew her to the area, the opportunities for talent and her own "Why Virginia" story.
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Second Quarter 2025
VEDP chatted with Chef Patrick O'Connell of the Inn at Little Washington about all things Virginia, what inspires him, why he's planted his roots here, and how Virginia has played a pivotal role in his success.
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January 5, 2026
A Conversation With Peter Beard, Vice President of Policy and Programs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
January 5, 2026
A Conversation With Tamara Fields, U.S. Public Service Lead, Accenture
October 15, 2025
A Conversation With Joe Dunlap, a veteran of the supply chain industry, with stints at UPS, Accenture, and CBRE