Governor Northam Announces Major Donation from Smithfield Foods to Support Programs for Homeless Veterans
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., has donated $150,000 to support state programs for homeless veterans and their families. Governor accepted the donation from Smithfield Foods on behalf of the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation (VVSF) during a special ceremony in Richmond. The donation will be […]
Chamber’s Blueprint Virginia 2025 has encouraged regional leaders to take long view of goals, instead of looking at short-term gains
For the first time since 2011, Virginia reclaimed its position in the CNBC annual rankings as the best state for business. The rankings are based on such metrics as the cost of doing business, education and cost of living. At a breakfast event with the Danville-Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce on Thursday morning, Barry DuVal, president […]
NINE FLORA PETTIT ATTORNEYS NAMED IN THE 2020 EDITION OF BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA ®
Flora Pettit announces that nine of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). The attorneys listed include Michael E. Derdeyn, John W. Flora, Lisa Anne Hawkins, Richard H. Howard-Smith, Donald D. Long, Jennifer E. Shirkey, […]
CO— Washington DC: A Summit for Small and Growing Businesses
Event Name: CO— Washington DC: A Summit for Small and Growing Businesses Date + Time: Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Launch Pad Workshops: 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm Dream Big Awards Gala: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Thursday, October 17, 2019 Summit Programming: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Beltway Bites and Brews Reception: 4:30 pm – […]
Geography Professor Receives Topher Bill Service Award
Geography Professor Receives Topher Bill Service Award Jackie Gallagher, associate professor of geography at the University of Mary Washington, has been recognized with the J. Christopher (Topher) Bill Outstanding Faculty Service Award for her contributions to UMW and her involvement and leadership in the greater community. The award was presented at the University’s opening faculty […]
President Paino: UMW Fosters Connections, Community
President Paino: UMW Fosters Connections, Community What makes Mary Washington shine in Virginia’s intensely competitive higher-education environment? According to President Troy Paino, it’s connections and a sense of community. He delivered that message at his All-UMW Assembly on Friday, where he shared accomplishments, updates and reflections with a roomful of faculty and staff, as the […]
Virginia ranks high in internet-speed survey
Virginia ranks fifth nationally in average internet speed, according to a recent survey. HighSpeedInternet.com ranked the states using data from more than a million speed tests completed by consumers on its website. Virginia’s average internet speed was 55.98 megabits per second (Mbps). States ranking ahead of Virginia were: Maryland — 65.02 Mbps New Jersey — 59.58 […]
PenFed Credit Union Named ‘Top Ten Military Friendly® Employer’ by VIQTORY Media
TYSONS, Va., August 14, 2019 – PenFed Credit Union, the nation’s second-largest federal credit union, today announced it was selected by VIQTORY Media as a Top Ten Military Friendly Employer for 2020. The Military Friendly® Employers list is developed from public data sources on veteran employment from more than 8,800 employers and data-driven surveys from participating organizations. The […]
Commercial Real Estate Attorney Ray W. King Returns to Vandeventer Black
Norfolk, VA (August 15, 2019) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce the return of Ray W. King to the firm’s Norfolk office as an Of Counsel attorney. King will continue to concentrate his practice on commercial real estate, real estate litigation, and commercial foreclosures. His commercial real estate practice encompasses all aspects of […]
PBMARES HIRES MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES
RICHMOND, VA (8/13/19) Enrique C. Brito recently joined PBMares, LLP as the Managing Director for its Transaction Advisory Services team within the Firm’s Consulting Service Line. In this role, Brito will drive the strategy, growth and innovation of consultative solutions in the areas of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), business strategy, business intelligence, corporate finance, business […]
