Month: August 2020

T-Mobile Exercises Option to Purchase Shentel’s Wireless Operations

August 28th, 2020

CONTACT: Dave Heimbach 540-984-5925 Jim Volk 540-984-5168 EDINBURG, VA (August 27, 2020) – Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (NASDAQ: SHEN), a leading provider of telecommunications and broadband services in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Kentucky and Ohio, today announced that T-Mobile delivered to the Company a notice exercising its option under Shentel’s affiliate agreement with Sprint […]

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Vandeventer Black LLP Attorneys Named 2021 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year”

August 26th, 2020

Norfolk, VA (August 26, 2020) –  Six Vandeventer Black LLP attorneys were recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2021 “Lawyer of the Year.” Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The following attorneys were listed on the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the following […]

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28 Vandeventer Black LLP Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers® list

August 24th, 2020

Norfolk, VA (August 20, 2020) –  Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that 28 attorneys have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the […]

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Tradition Reinvention: Iconic UMW Events Go Virtual

August 24th, 2020

Online trivia, virtual dance parties and outdoor fitness classes are in this fall. High fives, handshakes and hugs are out, at least for now. Activities and engagement are as much a part of college life as academics. That’s why staff and student volunteers at the University of Mary Washington have worked tirelessly this summer to […]

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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, and Mountain Valley Pipeline Announce Shared Commitment to Conservation Stewardship

August 24th, 2020

Protecting the Appalachian Trail, Conserving Important Natural Lands, and Helping Local Recreation-based Economies Canonsburg, PA (August 17, 2020) – The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (Conservancy), The Conservation Fund (the Fund), and Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (Mountain Valley), today announced a conservation stewardship agreement that will advance the Conservancy’s work to manage and protect the Appalachian National […]

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Statement of Barry DuVal on the passing of former Lieutenant Governor John Hager

August 24th, 2020

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Barry DuVal, President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement on the passing of former Lieutenant Governor John Hager. “Virginia has lost a true statesman. During my time as Secretary of Commerce and Trade, I had the privilege of working closely with Lieutenant Governor Hager and saw […]

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Virginia Chamber Weekly COVID-19 Update

August 21st, 2020        Barry DuVal

On Wednesday, the Virginia Chamber Foundation, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, and the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation hosted the 2020 Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Conference and Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program. As a virtual program, this conference and award ceremony serves to foster meaningful discussions focused on Virginia’s support for our military […]

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2020 Special Session Legislative Priorities

August 21st, 2020        Barry DuVal

As the General Assembly Special Session is quickly approaching, I want to share with you the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s legislative agenda. Below you will find copies of the Virginia Chamber’s recommendations for policymakers from our Blueprint for Getting Virginia Back to Work plan and Equality of Opportunity agenda. These legislative priorities were sent to […]

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Local Legislators Applaud Comcast Investment in Buckingham County

August 19th, 2020

Comcast Rural Expansion to Bring Wide Range of Internet Options from Internet Essentials for Low-Income Households to Gigabit Speeds; Full Suite of Xfinity TV, Mobile, Landline Phone and Home Security Products and Services; and Comcast Business Services Buckingham County, VA – Senator Mark Peake and Delegate Matt Fariss announced today that Comcast will begin a […]

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PRESS RELEASE: 600 Attendees Gather Virtually for 2020 Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program

August 19th, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: 600 Attendees Gather Virtually for 2020 Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program Policymakers, Industry, and Military Leaders from Across the Commonwealth Participate in Key Discussions on Strengthening Virginia as the Place to Call Home for Military and Veteran Families. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, The 2020 […]

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