Vandeventer Black’s Dustin Narcisse Honored with the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers’ Conference Service Award
Norfolk, Va. (July 11, 2019) – Vandeventer Black’s attorney Dustin T. Narcisse received a Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers’ Conference (YLC) Service Award. This award is granted to attorneys that have gone above and beyond ordinary performance by devoting their time in offering guidance to high school students who are interested in pursuing a degree […]
Virginia Chamber Unveils 23rd Annual List of Virginia’s Fastest Growing Companies – the Fantastic 50
CHANTILLY – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce celebrated fifty of the fastest growing Virginia companies at the twenty-third annual “Virginia’s Fantastic 50 Awards Banquet” on April 26 at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly. Nearly 450 attendees participated in the banquet to recognize the companies for their success. “We are pleased to recognize the fastest growing […]
Virginia Chamber Statement on President Trump’s Expected Tariffs Announcement
Barry DuVal, President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today in advance of President Trump’s expected announcement on tariffs: “President Trump’s expected announcement of a 25 percent tariff on imported steel and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum is a major concern for Virginia’s economy. While the new […]
Spotlight On: Blueprint Virginia 2025 Drives Job Growth and Economic Development
Barry DuVal recently joined host Kathryn Falk of Cox Communications for Spotlight On. They discussed Blueprint Virginia 2025 and Virginia’s strategy for economic growth
U.S. FDA Approves Kaléo’s AUVI-Q® (Epinephrine Injection, USP) 0.1 mg Auto-Injector for Life-Threatening Allergic Reactions in Infants and Small Children
— First and only epinephrine auto-injector (EAI) approved with a needle length and dose specifically designed for infants and children weighing 16.5 to 33 pounds (7.5 to 15 kilograms) — Anaphylaxis and food allergies increasing in children; previously no EAI approved to treat infants and children weighing 16.5 to 33 pounds (7.5 to 15 kilograms) […]
Thomas Jefferson Institute 3rd Annual Conference on Virginia’s Economic Future
On Friday, November 10 The Thomas Jefferson Institute will host the 3rd Annual Conference on Virginia’s Economic Future at George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus. This year’s theme is “What Will Tax Reform Mean For You and Your Business?” Confirmed speakers include: Steve Moore; Heritage Foundation and key Trump economic advisor William Dunkelberg; Chief Economist, National Federation of Independent […]
BUSINESS BRIEFS – WEEK OF JUNE 23-30
Chamber Uncertainty doesn’t deter Virginia exporters Virginia Business Magazine The importance of trade continues to rise in Virginia, becoming a major factor in the growth of its economy. Virginia exported goods and services worth $35.2 billion in 2015, according to the Brookings Institution. A recent study by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce showed that nearly […]
VIRGINIA LOSES LONGTIME BUSINESS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ADVOCATE – Chamber of Commerce President, CEO Laurie S. Moran Passes Away
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce regrets to announce the June 13 passing of Laurie Shelton Moran, Chamber President and CEO. Moran became President in 2002 when the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County chambers merged to become the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. Previously, she had served as President of the Pittsylvania […]
Statement of Barry DuVal on the Selection of Stephen Moret as President and CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership
RICHMOND – The president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Barry DuVal issued the following statement regarding the selection today of Stephen Moret to lead the Virginia Economic Development Partnership as president and CEO: “I would like to commend Chairman Dan Clemente and the board of directors at VEDP for selecting a well-qualified […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Del. Margaret Ransone as Champion of Regulatory Reform
RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognized Delegate Margaret Ransone with the Champion of Regulatory Reform award for the second year in a row, for her pro-business leadership during the 2016 General Assembly Session. The award was presented May 17 at the Chamber’s 92nd annual dinner along with the release of the Chamber’s annual […]
