Author: Potomac Local News

For the first time ever, Dumfries from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday will hold a Government Contractors / Technology Job Expo. The event, which will feature the U.S. Marine Corps, Aurora Flight Sciences and Chenega Corporation, will connect job seekers with these and other agencies.

“This is a great opportunity for the town to partner with the businesses to create more exposure, and it gives us the opportunity to tell the world we have these Fortune 500 companies right here in Dumfries,” said town economic development coordinator Debi Sandlin.

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Potomac Mills will host “Role Models”, a first-time charitable event recognizing five female community leaders, on Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m. in the Neighborhood 1 Fashion District at Potomac Mills. 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit three local charitable organizations.

“For many years, advocates and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking have been asking for equal access to protective orders and equal enforcement measures for violations. Those voices were finally heard with the passage of this new law.  Senators Barker and Howell were early champions for this legislation and we are incredibly grateful to them for their leadership on this issue,” said Kristi VanAudenhove, Co-Director of the Action Alliance.

Senator Barker commented, “I was pleased to work with the Action Alliance, as we worked to pass bipartisan legislation that gives victims of dating violence ready access to protective orders. Making our community a safer place has always been a top priority for me, and that’s exactly what this legislation does.”