Virginia Chamber Statement on Governor Northam’s Face Covering Mandate
Virginia Chamber Statement on Governor Northam’s Face Covering Mandate RICHMOND, VA –Following Governor Northam’s announcement of Executive Order 63 and information stated during the press conference concerning the Virginia Department of Health’s authority to revoke a business’s license for non-compliance, Virginia Chamber President and CEO Barry DuVal issued the below statement: “As businesses continue to adapt to […]
UMW Opens ‘COVID-19 in Context’ Course to Community
Those who think they’ve heard everything that can be said about COVID-19 can guess again. Experts at the University of Mary Washington are sharing their perspectives through COVID-19 in Context, an eight-week online summer course starting June 1 that will be open free of charge to not only UMW students, faculty, alumni and staff, but also the broader […]
Vandeventer Black Attorneys Selected for the 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers List
Norfolk, VA (May 20, 2020) – Vandeventer Black attorneys were selected to be included on the 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list by Thompson Reuters. This renowned rating service considers attorneys from over 70 different practice areas that are nominated based on professional accomplishments and peer recognition. Attorneys from the Norfolk and Richmond offices received the […]
Richmond-based Kaléo to sell its epinephrine auto-injector product for the first time outside of the U.S.
Richmond-based pharmaceutical company Kaléo is launching its first product outside of the United States. The company’s Allerject epinephrine auto-injector, used to treat serious allergic reactions, will be available in pharmacies across Canada beginning May 19, the company announced Tuesday. The same product is marketed in the U.S. as Auvi-Q, which was the company’s first product. […]
FCEDA President and CEO Hoskins appointed to regional COVID-19 economic response task force
Fairfax County, Virginia, May 11, 2020 – Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), is one of 45 experts tapped to serve on the Washington, D.C.-area’s COVID-19 Strategic Renewal Task Force. Hoskins is the only member on the task force representing one of the region’s economic development organizations. Formed by […]
ALTRIA ANNOUNCES INITIAL $1 MILLION COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT CORONAVIRUS RELIEF EFFORTS
Richmond, VA (March 20, 2020) – Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) (NYSE:MO) announced today that it has committed $1 million to support immediate local coronavirus relief efforts in its headquarters community of Richmond, VA, and its other manufacturing and grower communities. “This is an unprecedented time, and it’s critical that businesses step up to meet the […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 22, 2020
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 22, 2020 A Message from Virginia Chamber President & CEO, Barry DuVal Today marks one week since many regions of the Commonwealth entered Phase One of Governor Northam’s “Forward Virginia” plan. We have seen businesses swiftly adapt to the guidelines in place and develop innovative solutions to […]
Virginia Chamber Statement on Governor Northam’s Actions to Veto Legislation Vital to Small Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2020 Virginia Chamber Statement on Governor Northam’s Actions to Veto Legislation Vital to Small Businesses RICHMOND, VA –Following the announcement of Governor Northam’s action to veto Senate Bill 861, which would have provided small businesses with a vital resource to lower health care costs, Virginia Chamber President and CEO Barry DuVal […]
COMCAST EXTENDS COMPREHENSIVE COVID-19 RESPONSE POLICIES TO JUNE 30
Continues Commitment to No Disconnects or Late Fees, Keeping Business and Outdoor Xfinity WiFi Hotspots Open Nationally for Free, Giving Customers Unlimited Data, and 60 Days of Free Access for Low-Income Families through Internet Essentials PHILADELPHIA – April 27, 2020 – As shelter in place continues to be the norm and schools remain closed across […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 15, 2020
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 15, 2020 A Message from Virginia Chamber President & CEO, Barry DuVal Last week, Governor Ralph Northam signed Executive Order 61 and announced Phase One of the “Forward Virginia” plan to reopen the Commonwealth. The new executive order modifies public health guidance in Executive Order 53 and Executive […]
