Chamber Briefings Newsletter – July 2017
This month, two major state rankings surveys were released. Business Facilities released its annual “Best of the Best” report, which identifies the leading states in economic development and recognizes their successful growth sectors. The report ranked Virginia 4th this year – up from 9th in 2016 – and identified cybersecurity as a potential high-growth sector for […]
MICHAEL MENDELSOHN JOINS PBMARES AS PARTNER
NEWPORT NEWS, VA (7/25/17) – Michael B. Mendelsohn, CPA, MAcc, has joined PBMares’ Newport News office as a partner in the area of taxation. “We are excited to have Mike join our firm,” said Alan Witt, CPA, CEO of PBMares, LLP. “Our clients will benefit from the extensive tax-related knowledge and experience he brings with […]
Tata Consultancy Services named as one of America’s Civic 50
Tata Consultancy Services recognised by Points of Light for its positive societal impact via STEM education, pro-bono technology services and skills-based volunteerism New York | Mumbai: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation, was recognised in The Civic 50 as one of America’s 50 most […]
TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) Ranked as a Top Employer of US Talent in the IT Services Sector
TCS Hires 12,500+ US Employees Over Past Five Years Leads the Industry in Terms of US employee Growth at 57 Percent US STEM Education Campaigns Now Set to Reach More Than Two Million Students by 2022 NEW YORK | MUMBAI, June 23, 2017: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a leading global IT services, […]
U.S. FDA Grants Priority Review for an Epinephrine Auto-Injector in Development by Kaléo Specifically for Infants and Small Children
RICHMOND, Va., July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Kaléo, a privately-held pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Priority Review of its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for AUVI-Q 0.1 mg, the first known epinephrine auto-injector specifically designed for the treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions in infants and small children weighing 16.5 to […]
EnergySure coalition releases statement on the FERC’s Final Environmental Report for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
EnergySure coalition releases statement on the FERC’s Final Environmental Report for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline The following is a joint statement on behalf of the EnergySure coalition by Barry DuVal, President & CEO, Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and Dennis Martire, Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager, Laborers’ International Union of North America, on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s […]
Shentel’s Annual Summer Backpack Program Donates Three Tons of Food
Employees, friends and family contributed to this record-breaking year Edinburg, VA. – July 19, 2017 – Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (SHEN) continues to serve its communities through the company’s philanthropic and volunteer programs. This marks the fourth year Shentel employees have participated in the Summer Backpack Program. This year, a record amount of three tons […]
Dixon Hughes Goodman Donates 773,741 Pounds of Food in Sixth Annual Count the Cans Campaign
— DHG Richmond and Chester Offices Donate 3,400+ Items to the Chesterfield Food Bank and Volunteer 104 Hours at the Chesterfield Food Bank and FeedMore — Richmond, V.A. July 18, 2017 – Dixon Hughes Goodman held its annual Count the Cans food drive in June with employees and partners across its footprint donating dollars, canned […]
Business Briefs – Week of July 3-7
Chamber Editorial: Moret understands the challenges facing rural Virginia Roanoke Times Virginia Policy New programs prepare veterans for the civilian workforce Virginia Business New laws going into effect July 1 reform fine collection, regulate Airbnb Daily Press Federal Policy Editorial: Pentagon budget contains good news for Virginia RTD Trump administration continues clearing the […]
Business Briefs – Week of June 26-30
Chamber Uncertainty doesn’t deter Virginia exporters Virginia Business Magazine For the Record – July 2017 Virginia Business Magazine Virginia Policy Dozens of new Virginia laws go into effect Saturday. How will they change your life? Pilot Laws Target Drivers, Smokers, Hunters, Mutilators, Scalpers AP Editorial: Should GO Virginia take a more assertive role in […]
