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PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Joins National Initiative to Address Inequality of Opportunity

June 5th, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Joins National Initiative to Address Inequality of Opportunity RICHMOND, VA – Today, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity. The Virginia Chamber will join the U.S. Chamber’s national town hall event on June 25 where business and community leaders […]

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sPower lighting up lives in Surry County

June 2nd, 2020

SURRY – Recognizing the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, sPower recently announced a $500,000 commitment to support emerging COVID-19 needs in local communities across the country where it develops and operates. In keeping with their commitment, these funds have already begun to make a difference in Surry County, as sPower Community Relations Director Cat […]

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Virginia Chamber Statement on Governor Northam’s Face Covering Mandate

May 29th, 2020

Virginia Chamber Statement on Governor Northam’s Face Covering Mandate RICHMOND, VA –Following Governor Northam’s announcement of Executive Order 63 and information stated during the press conference concerning the Virginia Department of Health’s authority to revoke a business’s license for non-compliance, Virginia Chamber President and CEO Barry DuVal issued the below statement: “As businesses continue to adapt to […]

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UMW Opens ‘COVID-19 in Context’ Course to Community

May 28th, 2020

Those who think they’ve heard everything that can be said about COVID-19 can guess again. Experts at the University of Mary Washington are sharing their perspectives through COVID-19 in Context, an eight-week online summer course starting June 1 that will be open free of charge to not only UMW students, faculty, alumni and staff, but also the broader […]

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Vandeventer Black Attorneys Selected for the 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers List

May 28th, 2020

Norfolk, VA (May 20, 2020) – Vandeventer Black attorneys were selected to be included on the 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers list by Thompson Reuters. This renowned rating service considers attorneys from over 70 different practice areas that are nominated based on professional accomplishments and peer recognition. Attorneys from the Norfolk and Richmond offices received the […]

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Richmond-based Kaléo to sell its epinephrine auto-injector product for the first time outside of the U.S.

May 28th, 2020

Richmond-based pharmaceutical company Kaléo is launching its first product outside of the United States. The company’s Allerject epinephrine auto-injector, used to treat serious allergic reactions, will be available in pharmacies across Canada beginning May 19, the company announced Tuesday. The same product is marketed in the U.S. as Auvi-Q, which was the company’s first product. […]

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FCEDA President and CEO Hoskins appointed to regional COVID-19 economic response task force

May 28th, 2020

Fairfax County, Virginia, May 11, 2020 – Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), is one of 45 experts tapped to serve on the Washington, D.C.-area’s COVID-19 Strategic Renewal Task Force. Hoskins is the only member on the task force representing one of the region’s economic development organizations. Formed by […]

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ALTRIA ANNOUNCES INITIAL $1 MILLION COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT CORONAVIRUS RELIEF EFFORTS

May 28th, 2020

Richmond, VA (March 20, 2020) – Altria Group, Inc. (“Altria”) (NYSE:MO) announced today that it has committed $1 million to support immediate local coronavirus relief efforts in its headquarters community of Richmond, VA, and its other manufacturing and grower communities. “This is an unprecedented time, and it’s critical that businesses step up to meet the […]

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Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 22, 2020

May 22nd, 2020

Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 22, 2020 A Message from Virginia Chamber President & CEO, Barry DuVal Today marks one week since many regions of the Commonwealth entered Phase One of Governor Northam’s “Forward Virginia” plan. We have seen businesses swiftly adapt to the guidelines in place and develop innovative solutions to […]

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Virginia Chamber Statement on Governor Northam’s Actions to Veto Legislation Vital to Small Businesses

May 20th, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                          May 20, 2020 Virginia Chamber Statement on Governor Northam’s Actions to Veto Legislation Vital to Small Businesses  RICHMOND, VA –Following the announcement of Governor Northam’s action to veto Senate Bill 861, which would have provided small businesses with a vital resource to lower health care costs, Virginia Chamber President and CEO Barry DuVal […]

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