Global acquirers more successful at retaining valued talent
ARLINGTON, VA, November 2, 2017 — The effectiveness of financial retention agreements to ensure that acquired talent remains with the new company during a merger or acquisition has improved over the past three years, according to Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company. The company’s 2017 Global M&A […]
Commercial insurance buyers brace for market correction in 2018
Marketplace Realities report offers property/casualty analysis and forecast for North American insurance buyers ARLINGTON, VA, November 6, 2017 — Commercial insurance buyers are likely to face rate increases for 2018 insurance programs as the industry continues to tally losses following one of the most active and financially disruptive hurricane seasons in history, according to global […]
Jo-Kell Inc. Named to Inside Business’ 2017 Roaring 20 List
Jo-Kell Sales Representative Edwin Rodriguez, from left, CEO Suzy Kelly, Channel Manager John Kelly, Vice President Jim Baur, COO Adrian Marchi, President Marty Kelly, and Inside Sales Manager Dan Sherman A 1977 Toys for Tots program was Jo-Kell Inc.’s first philanthropic effort. Four decades later, the Chesapeake-based electrical supply and engineering firm continues its community […]
Virginia State University Alumni Nominated for the Rank of Brigadier General
Colonel James S. Moore, Jr. Colonel William L. Thigpen (Petersburg, Va. – November 3, 2017) – Virginia State University (VSU) Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is proud to announce the accomplishments of two ROTC graduates. VSU alumni Colonel James S. Moore, Jr. and Colonel William L. Thigpen have been nominated for the rank […]
CCAM hosts Additive Manufacturing Day
Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) – an innovation zone for cutting-edge advanced manufacturing research, development and commercialization – recently hosted leaders from industry, government and academia at an Additive Manufacturing Day event at their facility in Prince George County. Additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D printing, began as a prototyping technology. Today it has […]
Lumos Networks is Proud to Sponsor the Virginia Chamber’s Veteran-Business Mixer in Virginia Beach – Lumos Networks is one of 17 Participating Employers at the Event
WAYNESBORO, VA – October 31, 2017– Lumos Networks Corp. (“Lumos Networks” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LMOS), a leading fiber-based service provider in the Mid-Atlantic region, is pleased to sponsor the Virginia Chamber and Virginia Department of Veterans Services’ Veteran-Business mixer which will be held November 2, 2017 in Virginia Beach. The mixer offers Veterans and […]
William E. Franczek Elected to the American College of Construction Lawyers
Norfolk, VA (October 31, 2017) –Vandeventer Black partner William (“Bill”) E. Franczek was recently elected as a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL). The ACCL is a prestigious and elite national organization of construction lawyers who are selected by peer recognition, and who are dedicated to excellence in the specialized practice of […]
Assets of world’s largest fund managers pass $80 trillion for the first time
Passively managed assets continue to gain share of total assets at the expense of active management ARLINGTON, VA, October 30, 2017 — Total assets under management (AuM) of the world’s largest 500 managers grew to $81.2 trillion in 2016, representing a rise of 5.8% on the previous year, according to latest figures from leading global […]
Vandeventer Black LLP hires Cybersecurity Attorney
Norfolk, VA (October 26, 2017)– Vandeventer Black is pleased to announce the addition of Jonathan V. Gallo to the firm’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Group. Gallo will concentrate his practice primarily in cybersecurity, information privacy/security, software licensing, and government contracting. “We are excited to welcome Jonathan to our firm,” said Michael L. Sterling, Managing Partner. […]
Willis Towers Watson introduces updated version of Emblem predictive modeling software
Emblem 4.6 is capable of modeling and visualizing real-world customer behaviors quicker and with greater pricing accuracy ARLINGTON, VA, October 25, 2017 — Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, has released an updated version of its Emblem predictive modeling software. Emblem 4.6 is distinguished by the addition of […]
