Shentel Will Lose AMC Networks – Cable TV provider refuses to accept unprecedented rate increase, additional costly demands
Edinburg, VA – Nov. 30, 2015 – Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (NASDAQ: SHEN) has announced it will be forced to drop the suite of cable TV channels owned by AMC Networks on Dec. 31, 2015, unless major changes are made in the proposed contract renewal. AMC’s contract proposal calls for a rate increase, the carriage […]
Vandeventer Black LLP hires local attorney and veteran to assist with complex litigation
Norfolk, VA. (November 24, 2015) – Vandeventer Black LLP has hired Nicole E. Upshur as a Litigation Case Administrator. In this newly created position, she serves the firm’s Construction and Government Contracts Department. Her primary responsibility is to provide support to the department attorneys in all aspects of litigation, including e-discovery; document and case management; […]
Chamber Briefings Newsletter – November 24, 2015
President’s Message We hope that you will make plans to join us on December 4th in Williamsburg for the Virginia Economic Summit. We will be presenting the inaugural “State of the Commonwealth Report,” and will also hear remarks by Senator Tim Kaine, a panel of Virginia executives and more. More information on the Summit can […]
Call for Proposals: AT&T Launches Aspire Connect to Success Competition
Dear Friends, At AT&T, we help people connect with advanced mobile services, next-generation TV, high-speed Internet services and smart solutions for businesses. Through AT&T Aspire, we also help young people in our communities connect to local programs that help them develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. As part of AT&T […]
Audio: Barry DuVal discusses trade, workforce, and energy on WINA Charlottesville
Barry DuVal discussed trade, workforce, and energy in-studio with Rick and Jane on WINA Charlottesville. Listen to the full interview at http://wina.com/morning-news/barry-duval-2/ DuVal: So we need to advocate for – and we are – changing the formula for paying community colleges. We’re working with the Chancellor and the 23 different presidents on a new program. We’re […]
Growing Momentum: Kaléo’s Evzio device is part of effort to provide prompt overdose treatment (Virginia Business) by Robert Burke
Richmond-based kaléo is in a good position to help lessen a very bad problem — the rising number of opioid overdose deaths in Virginia and around the country. That’s because it has created a device that can be used by almost anyone to treat an overdose, which means potentially life-saving treatment can be delivered without […]
DHG Richmond Office Awarded the 2015 Young Professional Workplace Award by the Greater Richmond Chamber
Richmond, VA, November 5, 2015 —Dixon Hughes Goodman “DHG”, a top 20 national public accounting and advisory firm, was awarded the 2015 Young Professional Workplace Award by the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce at its annual IMPACT Awards Celebration Dinner on November 4, 2015 at the Richmond Marriott. The Young Professional Workplace Award recognizes an […]
Virginia Chamber Foundation Encourages Employers to Help Identify Critical Skills Needs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2015 CONTACT: Paul Logan 703-403-6464 p.logan@vachamber.com Virginia Chamber Foundation Encourages Employers to Help Identify Critical Skills Needs RICHMOND – The Virginia Employment Commission, in partnership with the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Board of Workforce Development, the Council on Virginia’s Future, the Virginia Community College System and other statewide associations […]
