Month: October 2019

Rockingham Specialty Makes History as the First Licensed Domestic Surplus Company in Virginia

October 21st, 2019

HARRISONBURG, Va., October 15, 2019  On October 1, 2019, the Virginia Bureau of Insurance licensed Rockingham Specialty, Inc. as the first domestic surplus lines insurer (DSLI) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a domestic surplus lines insurer, Rockingham Specialty, Inc. is a new subsidiary of Rockingham Group, Inc.  This new company will be eligible to offer excess and surplus lines insurance in its […]

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Freedom Rides Tour a ‘Life-Changing’ Experience

October 21st, 2019

Stafford resident Frank White joined the Air Force in 1957, three days after finishing high school. Stationed in Texas, he traveled by Greyhound bus to visit his family in Virginia. For days and nights, he remained dressed in his uniform, sitting quietly in the back as the bus barreled through the deep South. “Don’t make […]

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University of Mary Washington’s Cybersecurity Certification Program to Foster Region’s Tech Talent

October 21st, 2019

Information technology professionals in the Fredericksburg region will have access to locally based training to help them earn one of the industry’s most sought-after cybersecurity certifications, with registration open now. UMW is leading a consortium of local governments and educational entities to offer a non-credit preparatory program for the Certified Information Systems Security Professionals, or […]

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Jackson-West Consulting Works With Former Congressmen to Help Improve Bi-Partisan Support of USMCA

October 17th, 2019

Jackson-West is a national, bipartisan government relations, public affairs and grassroots consulting firm specializing in the business and politics of government. On October 16, an editorial appeared in the Richmond Times Dispatch discussing the USMCA. Jackson-West Consulting worked with former Congressmen Rick Boucher (D.) and Tom Davis (R.) on this editorial. Rick Boucher and Tom Davis […]

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Strongwell EHS Director Appointed to Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority

October 10th, 2019

(Bristol, VA) Lydia Sinemus, Corporate Director, Human Resources and Environmental Health & Safety, was recently appointed by Governor Ralph Northam to serve on the newly-created Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority. The Authority was established as a part of HB 2747, passed during the 2019 General Assembly, sponsored by Senator Ben Chafin and Delegate […]

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Draper Aden Associates Expands Utilities Team in Hampton Roads – New Employees Enhance Firm’s Experience and Growth Plans

October 9th, 2019

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – October 9, 2019 – Draper Aden Associates (“DAA”), a Mid-Atlantic engineering, surveying, and environmental services firm, recently added two new team members to its Utilities division in Hampton Roads. Based in the firm’s Newport News office, Adrianna Dimperio, P.E and Amanda Lothes, P.E., PMP will be integral to serving clients and […]

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Hundreds of racers head to Danville next week

Next week, thousands of race team members, including over 600 racers, will be revving their engines and buckling up at VIR for the SCCA National Championship Runoffs. From Tuesday, Oct. 8 to Sunday, Oct. 13, the Sports Car Club of America’s crown jewel event will be held for the first time at VIRginia International Raceway. […]

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Northwest Federal Hires Jean Cain as Senior Vice President, Human Resources

October 3rd, 2019

Herndon, VA. (October 3, 2019) – Northwest Federal Credit Union has hired Jean Cain as its new Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Cain most recently served as Vice President and Chief HR Officer at Noblis, in Reston, VA. Prior to that, Cain’s 30+ years in human resources included management positions at The MITRE Corporation […]

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PRSA Hampton Roads Chapter Talks Implicit Bias in Upcoming Workshop

October 3rd, 2019

Norfolk, VA (October 3, 2019) – The Public Relations Society of America, Hampton Roads Chapter, will be hosting a workshop titled “Unconcious Bias? Not me! Yes, you!” with confirmed speaker Paula L. Bazemore on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Cox Communications, located at 1341 Crossway Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia. This program aims to educate professionals in […]

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State Chamber Partners with Local & Regional Chambers to Launch 2019 Election Center

October 3rd, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2019 PRESS RELEASE: State Chamber Partners with Local & Regional Chambers to Launch 2019 Election Center The Chambers of Commerce Roundtable unveils their 2019 Election Center to highlight where candidates stand on issues impacting Virginia’s business community. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Today, the Chambers of Commerce Roundtable released their 2019 Election Center, […]

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