Sep 30, 2024 | News, Our Community, Story
As Forward Wayne County closes out its focus on Arts and Culture this month, we asked Ray Ontko, Richmond Shakespeare Festival board president, why public theater, and specifically free Shakespeare, is important. Richmond Shakespeare Festival (RSF) provides Free...
Sep 18, 2024 | News, Our Community, Story
As we continue our focus on Arts and Culture, enjoy this week’s blog by Angel Gray with the Tourism Bureau. She shares how murals make communities beautiful: Imagine being a tourist in an unfamiliar place, walking through a downtown, turning a corner and unexpectedly...
Jun 20, 2024 | Our People, Story, Uncategorized
You have heard us say it before, but Wayne County is full of some amazing people who genuinely care about their neighbors. It is one of the things that makes this community so great and contributes to the success of others. There are so many stories we could tell...
Jun 12, 2024 | Our People, Story
What is a community without its people? The truth is that people are the most important resource of any community. Wayne County is home to numerous people across several sectors who work to ensure the success of their fellow citizens. They are some of our strongest...
Feb 7, 2024 | News, Our People, Story
Feeling stressed or burnt out is entirely normal, especially in the workplace. However, it is essential to understand how to manage those emotions and prevent them from negatively affecting your work. Some basic strategies can help curb those feelings. As Forward...
Jan 24, 2024 | Forward Wayne County, Neighborhood Development, News, Our Community, Our People, Story
Wayne County is home to a thriving and growing community of young professionals. Some are originally from the area, but some chose to move here. In recent years, younger generations have been trading in the big city for the small-town lifestyle. This is something that...
