Action Alert: Oppose Making DOLI Regulation Permanent
Members of the Business Community, Let the Safety and Health Code Board and Department of Labor and Industry know that you oppose making their burdensome regulation permanent by providing public comment by Friday, September 25th. Please register your comments on the DOLI website to show your opposition. A copy of the comment letter, submitted by […]
InterChange Takes Ownership Stake In Shenandoah Valley Railroad
A Shenandoah Valley Railroad train carries freight down the line. Mount Crawford-based InterChange Group has taken a stake in the railway’s ownership Mount Crawford-based logistics, transportation and development firm InterChange Group became part owner of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad last week, according to Lance Arey, the general manager of the railway firm. Arey said […]
2020 Virginia Conference On Energy Diversity & Corporate Sustainability Hosts Industry Leaders From Across the Commonwealth to Discuss Innovative Leadership for Virginia’s Future
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2020 Virginia Conference on Energy Diversity & Corporate Sustainability concluded, hosted for the first time as a virtual program. The conference featured industry leaders to discuss innovative strategies to advance corporate sustainability initiatives that promote long term economic success. Keynote speaker, Ken Sullivan, President & CEO of Smithfield Foods, […]
NWFCU Foundation Donates $10,000 to Inova Cares Clinic for Children
Herndon, Va. (September 17, 2020) –The Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU) Foundation, the charitable arm of Northwest Federal Credit Union, recently presented a check for $10,000 to Hunter Gunn, Director of the Inova Cares Clinic for Children. The clinic provides much needed pediatric services to children of mothers on Medicaid, or without insurance. “We are […]
Mary Washington to Host Debate for First Congressional District
The University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s First Congressional District Monday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. Incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman (R) will face off against opponent Qasim Rashid (D) live via Zoom, with public viewing accessible through YouTube. Viewers may submit questions for consideration for inclusion in the […]
Averett University Ranked Among Top 20 of Best Regional Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
DANVILLE, Va. (Sept. 14, 2020) –Averett University continues to rank within the top 20 of the best regional liberal arts colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Ranked as No. 18, Averett continues to be the highest ranking of only three Virginia schools from the complete list of 69 schools on the […]
Virginia Chamber Bi-Weekly COVID-19 Update
On Friday, Governor Northam announced that Hampton Roads will re-join the rest of the Commonwealth in Phase 3 of the “Forward Virginia” plan. Over the last six weeks, the Hampton Roads region was placed under targeted COVID-19 restrictions including a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people, a requirement to stop the sale of […]
SURVEY ALERT: PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
Members of the Business Community, Below you will find a survey to solicit public feedback on paid family and medical leave. This survey will close at noon on Friday, September 18. Under the Appropriations Act, the Governor’s Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball and the Chief Workforce Development Advisor for the Commonwealth have been […]
UMW Receives National ‘Public Good’ Ranking
Less than two weeks into its fall semester, the University of Mary Washington has received a nationwide ranking that speaks to the heart of its mission. Washington Monthly’s annual College Guide and Rankings placed UMW 24th among Top Master’s Universities and 21st in the Best Bang for the Buck Southeast Colleges category. “We rate schools based on […]
The Inn at Virginia Tech Develops New Facilities for Hosting Hybrid Conferences
Rooms utilize new, cutting-edge technology to meet ongoing business needs for virtual and in-person meetings during COVID-19 Blacksburg, Va. (August 20, 2020) – The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center is unveiling four redesigned conference rooms which leverage the same technology developed by Virginia Tech for use in their modern-day classrooms. The […]
