We need your help MONDAY to protect Right-to-Work
Defend Virginia’s Right-to-Work Law in the General Assembly on MONDAY This Monday, February 3rd, the Virginia Senate Commerce and Labor Committee will hear SB426, Senator Saslaw’s “fair share” proposal that guts right-to-work and would make Virginia a right-to-work state in name only – ultimately having the same impact on economic development in the Commonwealth as a complete repeal. […]
Strongwell Completes Two-Year Program through VEDP to Grow Export Sales
Barry Myers, Strongwell’s Corporate Director of Marketing and Stephanie Agee, VEDP’s Vice President of International Trade (Bristol, VA) Strongwell was one of 14 Virginia companies recently recognized in Richmond for completing the two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program, offered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) International Trade division. The VALET program assists […]
UMW to Offer Japanese Language Courses
Spending a semester in Japan, UMW senior Kaitlin Viloria was in a shop when a young woman asked her a question. The woman spoke no English and Viloria’s Japanese was limited, but they still managed to strike up a conversation. Viloria wishes she was more proficient, she said, “but in that moment, I was proud […]
Averett University’s Undergraduate Teaching Program Recognized for Early Reading Preparation
New data and analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) has ranked Averett University’s undergraduate elementary education degree program among the best in Virginia for early reading preparation – one of only six programs in the Commonwealth to receive the top grade. The Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies (elementary education) with teaching […]
Barber Martin Agency Rebrands as Yebo
Yebo launches InnoPod, new mission, and culture to Mid-Atlantic agency Richmond, VA (January 7, 2020) – After 30 years of successful operation, Barber Martin Agency is changing its name to Yebo. Today the Agency has relaunched its […]
Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation Holds Inaugural Coat Drive
Herndon, Va. (January 23, 2020) – Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation recently held its inaugural Coats for Kids drive, collecting well over 300 winter coats, along with boxes of hats and gloves, to help keep children in Northern Virginia warm this winter. “The Coats for Kids drive is near and dear to my heart. We […]
Northwest Federal Opens First Branch in Arlington County
Herndon, Va. (January 21, 2020) – Northwest Federal Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of a new branch in Ballston, Virginia, its ninth public branch and first in Arlington County. The grand opening celebration was attended by representatives of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, community partners and local businesses. Jeff Bentley, President and CEO […]
Vandeventer Black Announces 2020 Executive Board
Vandeventer Black Announces 2020 Executive Board Norfolk, VA (January 21, 2020) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce its 2020 Executive Board and the addition of partner Richard Ottinger to the Board. Partners Deborah M. Casey, James R. Harvey, and Mark S. Brennan will continue to serve. Partner Edward J. Powers steps down. “We […]
Vandeventer Black Attorney Anne Bibeau Elected to the Propeller Club Board of Governors
Norfolk, VA (January 21, 2020) – Vandeventer Black LLP partner, Anne G. Bibeau, has been elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the Propeller Club Port of Norfolk. Bibeau will serve on the Board until 2022. “I’m excited to work with this dynamic group of industry leaders,” said Bibeau. “The Propeller Club is […]
