Orbis Education and Averett University Partner to Develop New Accelerated BSN Program – Program to produce more high-quality nurses for employers in need, faster
DANVILLE, Va. (May 9, 2018) – Orbis Education has partnered with Danville, Va.-based Averett University to develop, market and manage an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in Alexandria, Va. for individuals with non-nursing academic experience. The hybrid program will blend technology and traditional learning methods to enable […]
Southside Opportunity Fund awards scholarships to local students
Twenty-two high school seniors from across Southside Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) 18-county service area have earned scholarships awarded by the Southside Opportunity Fund (SOF). The scholarships for students headed to college or a trade/technical school were just announced by the Southside Opportunity Fund Board of Directors. Receiving $2,000 scholarships were Mitchell Davis of Randolph-Henry High School, […]
Vandeventer Black’s Jean Stallard Appointed To The American Arbitration Association’s Commercial Panel
Norfolk, VA (May 3, 2018) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that Jean M. Stallard, Of Counsel to the firm, has been appointed to serve as an arbitrator on the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association®. Established in 1926, the American Arbitration Association®, with its long history and experience in the field of alternative […]
Averett University Receives Major Gift for Esports Program
University has seen major interest in program from applicants DANVILLE, Va. (May 3, 2018) – Averett University today announced it has received a $100,000 gift to support the expansion of its Esports program, in which a multiplayer video game is played competitively for spectators. Bestowed by Drs. Frank and Dugan Maddux, the gift will go […]
PBMares Honored as Good Corporate Neighbor by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads
NEWPORT NEWS, VA (5/3/18) – PBMares, LLP was honored recently as a Good Corporate Neighbor by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads at their Corporate VOLUNTEER Excellence award ceremony held earlier this month. Recognition was given to companies with workplace programs that strengthen the community and the workforce. The Top 100 accounting firm, which serves clients nationally and […]
ITA International LLC and Virginia Tech Hampton Roads Center, Newport News Launches Data Analytics Program
Continuing its support for veterans and their contribution to Virginia’s workforce, ITA International is partnering with Virginia Tech to offer the Data Analytics Education Program to select transitioning service members and veterans. Virginia Tech faculty and researchers will lead the 10-month program which gives participants the opportunity to learn new analytical methods and tools that […]
Henrico-based tax businesses filling niches in industry
Charles “Chuck” McCabe refers to the past 30 years as a “roller-coaster ride” for Henrico County-based Peoples Income Tax Inc. “Every business goes through an evolution, from its original core to a transformation business,” said McCabe, who founded Peoples Income Tax in September 1987. “What I’ve learned is that a business has to evolve in order to stay viable over the years.” The company expanded aggressively its first six […]
Virginia Council of CEOs Names David R. Barrett Second Recipient of Charles E. McCabe Leadership Award
The Virginia Council of CEOs (VACEOs), a non-profit association serving 225 small and mid-sized business CEOs, announced today that David R. Barrett, President and CEO of Barrett Capital Management, LLC, has been awarded the Charles E. McCabe Leadership Award. Barrett was honored on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 during the 14th Annual VACEOs Retreat held at […]
Vandeventer Black Attorneys Among 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers
Norfolk, VA (April 26, 2018) – Thirteen Vandeventer Black LLP attorneys were included on the 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers list by Thompson Reuters. Attorneys from more than 70 practice areas are considered after being nominated based on professional accomplishments and peer recognition. The 13 attorneys from the Norfolk and Richmond offices to receive this acknowledgment […]
JENNIFER SHIRKEY ELECTED A FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE TRUST AND ESTATE COUNSEL (ACTEC)
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce that Jennifer Erdman Shirkey has been elected as a Fellow of The American College Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Established in 1949, ACTEC is the nation’s premier association of trust and estate lawyers. ACTEC Fellows are peer-elected after demonstrating the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence […]
