Month: December 2021

Kaiser Permanente Health News – Eight Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

December 15th, 2021

After so much time apart, a lot of friends, families and colleagues are planning to gather this year to celebrate Thanksgiving, religious holidays and the new year. The centerpiece of so many gatherings is food, making this a challenging time of year to avoid unhealthy weight gain. In addition to the heaping portions of food […]

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Governor Northam Announces UVision USA Corporation to Establish Operation in Stafford, Creating 40 New Jobs

December 15th, 2021

Defense contractor to invest $2.2 million in production and training RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that UVision USA Corporation, a developer of unmanned military systems, will invest $2.2 million to establish a production and training center in Stafford County. The company will lease 25,000 square feet of space at the Quantico Corporate Center to fulfill awarded […]

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M. HUNTER RUSH JOINS FLORA PETTIT IN THE HARRISONBURG OFFICE

December 9th, 2021

Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that M. Hunter Rush has joined the law firm as a litigation attorney in its Harrisonburg office. Hunter has lived in the Shenandoah Valley since 2004. He received his undergraduate degree in Justice Studies and Spanish and a Master of Arts in Teaching from James Madison University. He also […]

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EIGHT FLORA PETTIT LAWYERS NAMED “LEGAL ELITE”

December 9th, 2021

Flora Pettit proudly announces that eight of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2021 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.  Statewide, only 4.08% or 1,271 lawyers of the approximately 31,151 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year. The honored lawyers and the expertise for which they were recognized are […]

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AVERETT PRESIDENT TIFFANY FRANKS RECOGNIZED WITH 2022 CREDO COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP AWARD

December 8th, 2021

  Averett University is proud to announce that President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks has been awarded the 2022 Courageous Leadership Award by Credo, a comprehensive higher education consulting firm that specializes in working with independent colleges and universities. This annual award is presented to an independent college president who meets a number of criteria, and Dr. […]

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Lumos Fiber to rapidly expand its ultra-fast 100% fiber-optic network across Virginia

December 7th, 2021

Over 12,000 homes and businesses will now have access to a future-proof, multi-gig speed network as early as March 2022. Waynesboro, VA (December 7, 2021)—Thousands of homes and businesses in Virginia will soon have access to a state-of-the-art, 100% fiber-optic network from Lumos, a premier provider of fiber-to-the-premise internet. In a continued expansion of its […]

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BUILD YOUR OWN EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION NIGHTS

December 6th, 2021

RICHMOND, VA. — VCU Basketball wants to help you create a fun, family-friendly evening for your team! As a business owner, there is no better way to say “thank you” for your hard work than to create a fun experience for your employees. Depending on your goals, we have options to match your needs. Take […]

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Mary Wash Debate Team Zooms to National Victory

December 6th, 2021

University of Mary Washington students have made it convincingly clear: They know how to debate. In keeping with a longstanding winning tradition, the UMW Debate Team last week wrapped up back-to-back weekends of competitions with a first-place finish at the American Debate Association’s Fall Championship Tournament, proving they’ve adapted successfully to an online format. Ainsley […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Presents Blueprint Virginia 2030 to Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin at 12th Annual Virginia Economic Summit & Forum on World Trade

December 3rd, 2021

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2021 Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on World Trade concluded, featuring leading economic and trade experts to discuss this year’s theme, “Blueprint Virginia 2030, A Strategy for Virginia’s Future – Building an Economy for All.” The 2021 Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on World Trade was co-hosted by the […]

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