Month: May 2017

Virginia Chamber of Commerce Releases 2017 Legislative Report Card

May 11th, 2017

RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today released its 2017 Legislative Report Card, which grades legislators based on their support of pro-business policies during the 2017 legislative session. The Legislative Report Card recognizes legislators for their support for the principles and initiatives outlined in the Chamber’s long-term jobs plan for growth, Blueprint Virginia. A […]

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Southside Electric Cooperative receives Spotlight on Excellence Gold Award

May 10th, 2017

Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) recently received recognition in the 2017 Spotlight on Excellence national awards program, sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). SEC received a Gold Award in Best Digital Storytelling for its “Day in the Life of a Lineman” reality show video. The video […]

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Marstel-Day: Growing Communities Together – Earth Day 2017

May 8th, 2017

By Growing Communities Together, Marstel-Day environmental consulting celebrated Earth Day on April 21, partnering with local organizations across the country to support a variety of natural resource conservation projects. Marstel-Day has kept this company-wide Earth Day commitment for 13 consecutive years. “Regardless of the business pressures every day of every year, we make a point […]

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Marstel-Day, LLC Recognized with Two Environmental Business Achievement Awards

May 8th, 2017

Marstel-Day, LLC has received two awards from the Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) for its social contributions and natural resource management achievements. These awards recognize the company’s “Stand With Wildlife” campaign as well as its support of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial. The Stand With Wildlife campaign helped shine […]

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National Association of Environmental Professionals Recognizes Marstel-Day, LLC for its Environmental Excellence

May 8th, 2017

The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) recognized Marstel-Day, LLC with awards for its Environmental Excellence across two categories – Planning/Integration and Education Excellence. The Planning/Integration Award recognizes Marstel-Day, LLC for developing a Water Resources Management and Sustainment Plan for Mountain Home Air Force Base that provided a near-term and long-term set of recommendations to […]

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Business Briefs – Week of May 1-5

May 5th, 2017

Chamber County gives input on VA Chamber Blueprint South Hill Enterprise O’Connor Brewing, Axis Global Enterprises among 50 businesses honored by Virginia Chamber Pilot Over 30 NoVA companies receive Fantastic 50 Awards Northern Virginia Magazine Tech companies face growth challenges in Charlottesville CBS19 Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 List Fairfax County EDA Convoke Named […]

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Save the Date for the Smithfield, VA Forum on June 21st!

May 3rd, 2017

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s ForumPlus and Businesses for the Bay programs are teaming up to host a joint Forum in Smithfield, Virginia on June 21st. The combined Forum aims to provide a space for business professionals and watershed, conservation, and community groups to come together in a day of discussion surrounding local environmental […]

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PBMARES RANKS AS A TOP FIRM TO WATCH AND TOP 5 IN THE REGION BY ACCOUNTING TODAY

May 1st, 2017

NEWPORT NEWS, VA  — PBMares, LLP—an accounting and business consulting firm serving clients nationally and internationally from offices in the Mid-Atlantic—has earned the distinction of being No. 1 on Accounting Today’s Firms to Watch list, which is part of their annual ranking of the country’s top accounting firms. PBMares is also listed at No. 5 […]

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Chamber Briefings Newsletter – April 2017

May 1st, 2017

Last night, we were pleased to recognize 50 of the fastest-growing companies in Virginia at the 22nd Annual Fantastic 50 Awards in Chantilly. These 50 companies are leading the way in advancing a better business environment in the Commonwealth, raising personal incomes of Virginians, attracting top talent, and making their communities better places to live and work. […]

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