PRESS RELEASE: Fred D. Thompson, Jr., of Thompson Hospitality, Elected Chairman of Virginia Chamber Board of Directors
RICHMOND, VA – Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) elected Fred D. Thompson, Jr. to serve as the 2022 Chair of the Board of Directors during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting held today, in Richmond, Virginia. Since joining the Chamber’s Board of Directors in 2015, Fred has served as a member of the Chamber’s […]
Franczek Selected as a Member of the “Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame” for 2022
Norfolk, VA (January 12, 2022) – Vandeventer Black partner, William E. Franczek, was selected by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as part of the ‘Hall of Fame’ honorees for 2022. According to the publication, this prestigious award is given to attorneys with outstanding career accomplishments and their significant contributions to the development of the law, the bar, […]
Opinion: Providing reliable child care options will serve Virginia’s future
Opinion: Providing reliable child care options will serve Virginia’s future By BARRY DUVAL and MIKE PETTERS We’re nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and too many families across Virginia remain unable to find quality, affordable child care. While these challenges predate the pandemic, unprecedented staffing shortages, limited operating hours, fewer program slots, and costly public health regulations […]
FLORA PETTIT ELECTS SCOTT M. RANEY AS NEW SHAREHOLDER
Flora Pettit proudly announces that Scott M. Raney was elected a shareholder of the firm effective January 1, 2022. Scott concentrates his practice on commercial real estate, finance and development. He represents developers, contractors, builders, business owners, lenders, borrowers, landlords, and tenants providing effective and efficient representation in connection with a broad range of transactions […]
Vandeventer Black Attorneys Recognized as 2022 Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia
Norfolk, VA (January 5, 2022) –Attorneys from the Norfolk-based business and litigation law firm, Vandeventer Black, have been recognized as Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia for 2022. This distinction is a peer-rated nomination given to those lawyers who exemplify excellence in their specialty. “We feel very proud of our legal team accomplishments for the high […]
For Over a Year, GTL has Provided Free Weekly Communication Options to Incarcerated Individuals—Program Set to Expand
Individuals at all GTL customer facilities can connect with loved ones during the upcoming holiday season and beyond FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Dec. 21, 2021 – GTL announced that the company will expand the permanent free communications program it started over one year ago. GTL’s program provides individuals at all customer facilities with either a […]
Averett announces addition of men’s, women’s indoor/outdoor track & field
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University announced Friday the addition of varsity men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field programs, which will begin competition during the 2022-23 academic year. The addition of men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field expands Averett’s number of varsity NCAA programs to 21 in addition to the […]
Kaiser Permanente Health News – Eight Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
After so much time apart, a lot of friends, families and colleagues are planning to gather this year to celebrate Thanksgiving, religious holidays and the new year. The centerpiece of so many gatherings is food, making this a challenging time of year to avoid unhealthy weight gain. In addition to the heaping portions of food […]
Governor Northam Announces UVision USA Corporation to Establish Operation in Stafford, Creating 40 New Jobs
Defense contractor to invest $2.2 million in production and training RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that UVision USA Corporation, a developer of unmanned military systems, will invest $2.2 million to establish a production and training center in Stafford County. The company will lease 25,000 square feet of space at the Quantico Corporate Center to fulfill awarded […]
M. HUNTER RUSH JOINS FLORA PETTIT IN THE HARRISONBURG OFFICE
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that M. Hunter Rush has joined the law firm as a litigation attorney in its Harrisonburg office. Hunter has lived in the Shenandoah Valley since 2004. He received his undergraduate degree in Justice Studies and Spanish and a Master of Arts in Teaching from James Madison University. He also […]
