2025 Virginia Partner Profiles
EMPOWER Broadband Inc.,
EMPOWER Broadband Inc., is a wholly owned broadband subsidiary of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC), who has proudly served rural Southside Virginia and northern North Carolina for over 85 years. EMPOWER Broadband, established in 2018, provides middle-mile capacity, retail high-speed internet service, as well as voice over IP telephony, high-speed data services, and advanced cloud-based solutions throughout portions of rural Southside Virginia and northern North Carolina. Over the next four years, EMPOWER will expand its broadband network to 3,000 miles of fiber line and pass over 35,000 homes and businesses in an effort to help close the digital divide in our rural communities.
Contact: 434-636-2274 EMPOWER@meckelec.org
Website: https://www.empowermec.net/
VACORP
VACORP is here for you. We know the risks you face. Established in 1993 at the request of Virginia counties seeking an alternative insurance program, we are a comprehensive risk management program that addresses all sources of potential risk for Virginia political subdivisions. Now, VACORP provides coverage to more local governmental entities and agencies than any other provider. Because of our strength in numbers, we provide you with predictability of risks and stability of pricing. This gives you peace of mind. We are here for you, whenever you need us.
Contact: Kathleen Guzi, KGuzi@riskprograms.com
Website: http://www.vacorp.org/
VRA provides innovative and cost-effective financial solutions to meet the infrastructure needs of communities. From water and sewer improvements to transportation and public safety projects, VRA is available to assist local governments and regional authorities with affordable financing for all their capital improvement needs. Since its inception in 1984, VRA has provided over $11 billion of financing for approximately 3,000 infrastructure projects across Virginia.
Contact: Stephanie Jones, SJones@VirginiaResources.org
Website: https://www.virginiaresources.gov/
Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA)
VRSA is here to protect our members and their employees so they may effectively serve their communities.
We are committed to financial strength to ensure stable rates. VRSA is also committed to easing our members’ worries. We do this by scanning for emerging risks arising out of new challenges or changed circumstances, keeping our members informed, and developing a dedicated, professional staff. Our comprehensive coverages, and robust tools and resources allow members to proactively manage their risk.
Contact: Peter Stephenson Email: pstephenson@vrsa.us
Website: https://www.vrsa.us/