Local businesses cautious over Trump tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
The following article is from the Danville Register and Bee: President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will bring a rise in prices on raw materials, but some local businesses wonder if it will be worth it. “It will definitely be a price increase, but it will give us American-made steel back,” said […]
Jo Vanhoren named President and CEO of Alfa Laval Inc.
Jo Vanhoren was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Alfa Laval Inc. in March 2018. In addition, he was named President of Alfa Laval’s North American “cluster” which includes its sales and service organizations in the USA and Canada. Jo is responsible for leading Alfa Laval in North America, driving profitable growth and expanding […]
Lumos Networks Signs Multi-year Enterprise Contract with King William County Public Schools
WAYNESBORO, Va., March 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lumos Networks Corp. (“Lumos Networks” or the “Company”), a leading fiber-based service provider in the Mid-Atlantic region signed a multi-year agreement to provide broadband internet services to the following King William County Schools: King William High, Hamilton-Holmes Middle, Acquinton Middle and Cool Springs Primary Schools. Lumos Networks is pleased […]
Lumos Networks Preparing for Strong Bandwidth Demand from the Virginia Beach Undersea Cable Landing Site (“CLS”) into Richmond and Ashburn, VA
WAYNESBORO, Va., March 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lumos Networks Corp. (“Lumos Networks” or the “Company”), a leading fiber-based service provider in the Mid-Atlantic region, announced that it plans to connect the Company’s fiber network to an existing building at 1632 Corporate Landing Parkway in Virginia Beach, Va. This building is currently being converted into a carrier-neutral […]
Virginia Chamber Statement on President Trump’s Expected Tariffs Announcement
Barry DuVal, President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today in advance of President Trump’s expected announcement on tariffs: “President Trump’s expected announcement of a 25 percent tariff on imported steel and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum is a major concern for Virginia’s economy. While the new […]
BBB Announces First Annual Blast! A Sporting Clay Tournament
Richmond, VA- Better Business Bureau serving Central Virginia is hosting its first annual Blast! Sponsored by Green Top Hunting and Fishing on April 23, 2018 and being held at Old Forge Sporting Clays. Funds will support the Better Business Bureau Foundation of Virginia, Inc (501(c)(3). The mission of BBB is to foster an ethical marketplace […]
Virginia State University to Compete in 29th Annual Honda Campus All‐Star Challenge National Championship Tournament in Los Angeles, April 7‐11
National Quiz Bowl Celebrates Academic Achievements of America’s HBCU March 6, 2018 – After participating in a National Qualifying […]
Arlene Klinedinst Elected Chair of VBA’s Labor Relations and Employment Law Section
Norfolk, VA (March 6, 2018)– Vandeventer Black LLP AV® Preeminent-rated partner Arlene F. Klinedinst was elected to serve as new Chair of the Virginia Bar Association Labor Relations & Employment Law Section. Klinedinst also served as Chair of Vandeventer Black’s Labor and Employment Department. “Serving as Chair of the Labor Relations & Employment Law Section is […]
SEC Restores Power After High Winds Cause Widespread Outages
CREWE, Va – As of Sunday at 8:15 P.M., all known, wind-related power outages caused when winter storm Riley moved across Southside Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) territory March 1-2 have been restored. The devastating storm brought high, sustained winds and strong gusts, impacting trees and power lines across SEC’s 18-county service territory. SEC line crews along […]
