Month: February 2017

LEADING TRAFFIC CONTROL COMPANY LAUNCHES REDESIGNED WEBSITE TO FURTHER PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK ZONE SAFETY IN OUR COMMUNITIES

February 28th, 2017

Flagger Force partners with WebpageFX HARRISBURG, Pa. (February 28, 2017) – Since 2002, Flagger Force Traffic Control Services has established safe, quality work zones throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Today, the company announced its newly-designed website that more closely reflects the company’s mission and provides in-depth resources and safety-driven content to its employees, clients and partners […]

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Chamber Briefings Newsletter – February 24, 2017

February 24th, 2017

The 2017 General Assembly session is scheduled to adjourn sine die tomorrow, Saturday, February 25th. Both chambers are scheduled to vote on the $107 billion budget bill, HB 1500, today. Below, you’ll find a recap of some of the items that were included in the final budget conference report that may impact your business. We were […]

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Business Briefs – Week of February 20-24, 2017

February 24th, 2017

Chamber News Video: Chairman Dennis Treacy encourages businesses to get involved in Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week VA Chamber blog Peninsula residents honored for humanitarian work Daily Press Barry DuVal interview on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (audio) WSVA GOP Hopeful For Lt. Governor Stumps In County Daily News Record   Bills we’re watching Virginia Becomes Latest […]

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Vandeventer Black Attorneys Named Virginia Super Lawyers “Rising Stars”

February 23rd, 2017        Vandeventer Black LLP

Norfolk, VA (February 23, 2017) – Six Vandeventer Black attorneys have been named Virginia Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” for 2017. “Rising Stars” recognizes top up-and-coming lawyers who are 40-years-old or younger, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. The six attorneys selected are: Megan B. Caramore Jennifer L. Eaton Sean Golden Jeremy […]

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MPG Announces Land Acquisition for Publix Anchored Shopping Center

February 22nd, 2017        Morgan Property Group

[HANOVER COUNTY, Virginia] – February 2018 – Morgan Property Group (“MPG”) is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of 18+/- acres of vacant land from United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc. in Hanover County, Virginia. The property, located along Mechanicsville Turnpike, sits between two traffic lights at Lee Davis Road and Brandy Creek Drive and is […]

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Vandeventer Black Attorneys Recognized as Virginia Super Lawyers

February 22nd, 2017        Vandeventer Black

Norfolk, VA (February 21, 2017) – Attorneys from the law offices of Vandeventer Black LLP, an AV® rated and top 15th largest law firm in Virginia, were recently named Virginia Super Lawyers for 2017 by Thompson Reuters. This renowned rating service considers attorneys from over 70 different practice areas that are nominated based on professional […]

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Video: Chairman Dennis Treacy encourages businesses to get involved in Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week

February 21st, 2017        Paul Logan

Our chairman Dennis Treacy spoke this morning at a press conference on Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week. The Chamber is working with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to encourage local businesses to get involved. You can learn more about how to participate at http://www.vcnva.org/chesapeake-bay-awareness-week/ Click here to watch Dennis’ remarks from this morning:

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Virginia Business Newsletters

February 20th, 2017        Paul Logan

Want to keep up with breaking business news in your region? We compiled a list of some of the top business newsletters around Virginia. If you know a great business newsletter that’s not on this list, send it to us at p.logan@vachamber.com Daily e-News from Virginia Business Magazine The daily business news you need to know […]

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Chamber Briefings Newsletter – February 17, 2017

February 17th, 2017

There is just one full week left in the 2017 General Assembly session, which is scheduled to adjourn sine die next Saturday, February 25. Perhaps the biggest item left to finalize is the state budget. Budget conferees were appointed this week and have been meeting to work out the differences between the House and Senate versions […]

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Business Briefs – Week of February 13-17, 2017

February 17th, 2017

Chamber News “On the Move” Dennis Treacy and Suzy Kelly RTD Barry DuVal interview on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (audio) WREL Letter: Davis for Lt. Gov News & Advance Paul Davis named as leading local small business in “2017 Best Places to Work in Virginia” Inside NOVA   Bills we’re watching State revenues surge in […]

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