Vandeventer Black LLP Raises over $16,000 for United Way of South Hampton Roads
Norfolk, VA. (February 25, 2016) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that the firm raised $16,870 for the United Way of South Hampton Roads (UWSHR) during the 2015 Annual Giving Campaign. “It is because of the great support of companies like Vandeventer Black that all of this work is possible,” said Dave Yargeau, […]
Virginia Chamber joins 166 state and local business associations in amicus brief explaining harmful impact of EPA carbon regulations
RICHMOND – This week, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce joined 166 other state and local business associations from 40 different states in an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit explaining the harmful economic impact posed by the EPA’s carbon regulations. The lawsuit, which will be considered by a […]
Chamber Briefings Newsletter – February 19, 2016
President’s Message Wednesday, February 17th marked crossover at the General Assembly, the halfway point after which each house may only hear bills that originated in the other. This week, we wanted to provide you with an update on some of the big items we’ve been tracking this session–you can find this full update below. The […]
Virginia Chamber Opposes Raising Punitive Damages Cap
At a time when Virginia has been dropping in nearly every business climate ranking, it is unwise to pass SB 111, which raises the caps on punitive damages from $350,000 to $500,000. Virginia’s longstanding reputation as a reasonable and balanced state for tort liability makes us more attractive to new businesses wishing to relocate here. […]
Vandeventer Black LLP announces election of 2016-2017 Executive Board
Norfolk, VA. (February 11, 2016) The law firm of Vandeventer Black is pleased to announce the election of the firm’s Executive Board slate. The board, which consists of five partners, acts as the governing body and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm. Mark S. Brennan, Sr. has been newly elected to the […]
Dixon Hughes Goodman Welcomes Cindy McMaster
Richmond, Va., February 11, 2016 —Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (DHG), a top 20 public accounting and advisory firm, announces Cindy McMaster, CPA has transferred to the Richmond office as a Tax Partner. McMaster was previously located in the DHG Spartanburg, SC office before she relocated to Richmond. With more than 20 years of public accounting experience, McMaster […]
Virginia Business: Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center joins Curio brand by Hilton
The CEO of Hilton Worldwide, Chris Nassetta, traveled to Roanoke Wednesday to be on hand for an announcement about one of the region’s oldest and most venerated hotels. The 134-year-old Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center will be joining Hilton’s newest brand, Curio, and will be the brand’s first hotel under that name in Virginia on […]
Virginia Business: Preservation of neighborhood theater earns Draper Aden Associates top engineering award
Draper Aden Associates (DAA) has been recognized with an award for the top engineering project in Virginia in 2015. The American Council of Engineering Cos. of Virginia awarded its highest honor to DAA for the End Theater redevelopment in Richmond’s historic Church Hill neighborhood. The Pinnacle Award, announced at a gala earlier this month, recognizes […]
Chamber Briefings Newsletter – February 12, 2016
This week marked the last full week of session before crossover. After crossover, which is on February 17th this year, each house will only be able to hear bills that originated in the other house. Of the more than 2700 bills and resolutions that were introduced this year, there are still over 1800 “pending,” so […]
Comcast Business’ Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs Program Returns to Award $440,000 in Prizes
Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs Competition to Award $440,000 in Prizes for Best Use of Technology Comcast Business’ National Program for Startups and Entrepreneurs Returns for the Third Year PHILADELPHIA–February 01, 2016–Comcast Business announced that for the third consecutive year the company will seek out the nation’s most innovative startup companies and entrepreneurs to participate in its Innovations 4 […]
