Author: Charles

MPG Announces Land Acquisition for Publix Anchored Shopping Center

February 22nd, 2017        Morgan Property Group

[HANOVER COUNTY, Virginia] – February 2018 – Morgan Property Group (“MPG”) is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of 18+/- acres of vacant land from United Dominion Realty Trust, Inc. in Hanover County, Virginia. The property, located along Mechanicsville Turnpike, sits between two traffic lights at Lee Davis Road and Brandy Creek Drive and is […]

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Vandeventer Black Attorneys Recognized as Virginia Super Lawyers

February 22nd, 2017        Vandeventer Black

Norfolk, VA (February 21, 2017) – Attorneys from the law offices of Vandeventer Black LLP, an AV® rated and top 15th largest law firm in Virginia, were recently named Virginia Super Lawyers for 2017 by Thompson Reuters. This renowned rating service considers attorneys from over 70 different practice areas that are nominated based on professional […]

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Video: Chairman Dennis Treacy encourages businesses to get involved in Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week

February 21st, 2017        Paul Logan

Our chairman Dennis Treacy spoke this morning at a press conference on Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week. The Chamber is working with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to encourage local businesses to get involved. You can learn more about how to participate at http://www.vcnva.org/chesapeake-bay-awareness-week/ Click here to watch Dennis’ remarks from this morning:

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Virginia Business Newsletters

February 20th, 2017        Paul Logan

Want to keep up with breaking business news in your region? We compiled a list of some of the top business newsletters around Virginia. If you know a great business newsletter that’s not on this list, send it to us at p.logan@vachamber.com Daily e-News from Virginia Business Magazine The daily business news you need to know […]

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Chamber Briefings Newsletter – February 17, 2017

February 17th, 2017

There is just one full week left in the 2017 General Assembly session, which is scheduled to adjourn sine die next Saturday, February 25. Perhaps the biggest item left to finalize is the state budget. Budget conferees were appointed this week and have been meeting to work out the differences between the House and Senate versions […]

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Business Briefs – Week of February 13-17, 2017

February 17th, 2017

Chamber News “On the Move” Dennis Treacy and Suzy Kelly RTD Barry DuVal interview on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (audio) WREL Letter: Davis for Lt. Gov News & Advance Paul Davis named as leading local small business in “2017 Best Places to Work in Virginia” Inside NOVA   Bills we’re watching State revenues surge in […]

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Chamber Briefings Newsletter – February 10, 2017

February 10th, 2017

Wednesday marked crossover at the General Assembly, the halfway point after which each house may only hear bills that originated in the other. Yesterday was the last day for each house to complete work on their version of the budget bill. They now have until Wednesday, February 15 to act on the budget bill of […]

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Smithfield Foods Announces Multi-Million Dollar Donation to Local High School

February 10th, 2017        Smithfield

SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today a $3 million donation to Isle of Wight County Schools, which will fund an innovative and multifaceted educational program known as the Smithfield Foods Legacy Project. This gift fulfills the district’s capital campaign for an educational plan benefiting both Smithfield High School […]

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Chamber Briefings Newsletter – February 3, 2017

February 3rd, 2017

Next Wednesday, February 8th, marks crossover day for the 2017 General Assembly session. Crossover day is the mid-point in session, after which each house is only allowed to hear bills that originated in the other. The week leading up to crossover is always very busy as both the House and the Senate work to finalize […]

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Chamber Briefings Newsletter – January 27, 2017

January 30th, 2017

 We are now 2 1/2 weeks into the 2017 General Assembly session. The deadline for filing bills was Friday, January 20th, and over 2400 bills and resolutions were introduced this year. We are tracking over 450 bills and we’re constantly updating our Bills We’re Watching. Please check back often for updates on what we’re tracking […]

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