Protecting Virginia’s entities. In the VRSA Annual Report, available online now, readers will see how staff have maintained their presence throughout the Commonwealth visiting with members – from the smallest to the largest local public entities we protect. Several member …
Last fall the Town of Middleburg once again hosted the 1000 Miglia Warm-Up USA event. The 1000 Miglia, called “the most beautiful race in the world,” has taken place throughout Italy for nearly 100 years. The warm-up event provides an opportunity for top …
Protecting Virginia’s Entities. That’s the theme of the 2023 Annual Report. In the report, readers will learn how staff have maintained their presence throughout the Commonwealth by visiting members – from the smallest to the largest local public entities. Throughout …
VRSA provides communications consulting services to eligible members to assist in navigating the unique communications challenges of public entities. The services, provided by VRSA Director of Communications Hollie Cammarasana, include virtual engagements, in-person trainings, sample policies and procedures, and personalized …
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This fall more than 120 member employees from 80 cities, counties, towns, school divisions, and authorities across the Commonwealth joined VRSA staff and partners for the Fall Education Forums. The forums were held in Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, Wytheville, and Staunton. “We …
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The arrival of October has everyone preparing for ghosts and goblins at their door, but there are scarier things from which you need to protect your organization: cybercriminals. These bad actors continue to evolve their tactics to infiltrate systems and …
Town of Chilhowie – VML and VRSA training Staff joined the Virginia Municipal League (VML) this summer in the Town of Chilhowie to provide information and training to local government officials and staff. This follows previous joint events in Marion …
The City of Winchester averages 18 – 20 inches of snow per year. With nearly 222 miles of roadways within the city’s nine-and-a-half square mile area, the city utilizes a team of 80-85 employees each year to keep the roadways …
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As anyone who has tried to purchase a vehicle can tell you, the price of vehicles has gone up substantially over the past several years. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the cost of new vehicles has gone up 28 …
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VRSA provides communications consulting services to eligible members purchasing public official’s liability coverage, at no charge, to assist in navigating the unique communications challenges of public entities. The services, provided by VRSA Director of Communications Hollie Cammarasana, include virtual engagements, …
Read More › “Communications Consulting and the City of Franklin”