FCEDA President and CEO Hoskins appointed to regional COVID-19 economic response task force
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 […]
ALTRIA ANNOUNCES INITIAL $1 MILLION COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT CORONAVIRUS RELIEF EFFORTS
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 […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 22, 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 […]
Virginia Chamber Statement on Governor Northam’s Actions to Veto Legislation Vital to Small Businesses
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 […]
COMCAST EXTENDS COMPREHENSIVE COVID-19 RESPONSE POLICIES TO JUNE 30
Continues Commitment to No Disconnects or Late Fees, Keeping Business and Outdoor Xfinity WiFi Hotspots Open Nationally for Free, Giving Customers Unlimited Data, and 60 Days of Free Access for Low-Income Families through Internet Essentials PHILADELPHIA – April 27, 2020 – As shelter in place continues to be the norm and schools remain closed across […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 15, 2020
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 15, 2020 A Message from Virginia Chamber President & CEO, Barry DuVal Last week, Governor Ralph Northam signed Executive Order 61 and announced Phase One of the “Forward Virginia” plan to reopen the Commonwealth. The new executive order modifies public health guidance in Executive Order 53 and Executive […]
UMW Board of Visitors Confers Degrees, Approves 2020-21 Rates
University of Mary Washington students will have a zero increase in tuition and dining costs this fall. That decision was unanimously made Friday during a called virtual meeting of the UMW Board of Visitors. The Board also conferred 1,115 undergraduate and 175 graduate degrees upon the Class of 2020, which would have held its Commencement […]
Vandeventer Black Edward J. Powers Elected as an Officer for The Maritime Law Association of the United States
Norfolk, VA (May 12, 2020) – Vandeventer Black LLP partner, Edward J. Powers, has been elected to serve as an officer for The Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA). The MLA was founded in 1899 with the objectives of advancing reforms in the Maritime Law of the United States, facilitating justice in its […]
AVERETT UNIVERSITY CONFERS MORE THAN 200 DEGREES TO SPRING GRADUATES
Averett University announced it has conferred the degrees of more than 200 graduating seniors. The 202 graduates include 14 veterans and three international graduates from Finland, Norway and Sweden. Just under half of the graduates are adults who completed their degrees through the University’s Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) program. The University conferred degrees at […]
COVID-19 Weekly Update: May, 8 2020
COVID-19 Weekly Update: May, 8 2020 A Message from Virginia Chamber President & CEO, Barry DuVal On Monday, Governor Northam announced Executive Order 53 will be extended through May 14. EO 53 outlines the current restrictions in place on business operations and gatherings of more than 10 people. The Governor has also outlined his three-phase […]
