Virginia is the best state for business, if we can keep it
Originally published by the Richmond Times-Dispatch On July 10, Virginia deservedly regained its recognition as the best state in which to do business, according to CNBC. It is the fourth time that Virginia has achieved the top spot in CNBC’s business rankings, but the first time since the commonwealth was named No. 1 in 2011. Virginia was […]
Barry DuVal Joins WNTW to discuss Virginia’s Right-To-Work Law
In a recent WNTW radio interview, Virginia Chamber President and CEO, Barry DuVal, shared the growing concern among the business community that Virginia’s Right-To-Work Law could be repealed in the 2020 General Assembly Session. DuVal feels there is confusion about what the Right-To-Work law actually does for employees across the Commonwealth based on candidate responses […]
CCECC at Averett University Receives Continuation Grant, Unveils Strategic Plan at Annual ‘Day to Engage’
DANVILLE, Va. – The Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) at Averett University has been granted a continuation award from the Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) to carry on its work with the region’s institutions of higher education and community members for another five years. With a refined mission and enhanced brand, the […]
Averett Honors Distinguished Alumni, Inducts Athletics Hall of Famers at the University’s 2019 Homecoming
DANVILLE, Va. – Yesterday during Averett University’s 2019 Homecoming festivities, the University honored six alumni with Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards and induct five alumni into the Athletics Hall of Fame in a special ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Pritchett Auditorium in the Violet T. Frith Fine Arts Center (150 […]
Rockingham Specialty Makes History as the First Licensed Domestic Surplus Company in Virginia
HARRISONBURG, Va., October 15, 2019 On October 1, 2019, the Virginia Bureau of Insurance licensed Rockingham Specialty, Inc. as the first domestic surplus lines insurer (DSLI) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a domestic surplus lines insurer, Rockingham Specialty, Inc. is a new subsidiary of Rockingham Group, Inc. This new company will be eligible to offer excess and surplus lines insurance in its […]
Freedom Rides Tour a ‘Life-Changing’ Experience
Stafford resident Frank White joined the Air Force in 1957, three days after finishing high school. Stationed in Texas, he traveled by Greyhound bus to visit his family in Virginia. For days and nights, he remained dressed in his uniform, sitting quietly in the back as the bus barreled through the deep South. “Don’t make […]
University of Mary Washington’s Cybersecurity Certification Program to Foster Region’s Tech Talent
Information technology professionals in the Fredericksburg region will have access to locally based training to help them earn one of the industry’s most sought-after cybersecurity certifications, with registration open now. UMW is leading a consortium of local governments and educational entities to offer a non-credit preparatory program for the Certified Information Systems Security Professionals, or […]
Jackson-West Consulting Works With Former Congressmen to Help Improve Bi-Partisan Support of USMCA
Jackson-West is a national, bipartisan government relations, public affairs and grassroots consulting firm specializing in the business and politics of government. On October 16, an editorial appeared in the Richmond Times Dispatch discussing the USMCA. Jackson-West Consulting worked with former Congressmen Rick Boucher (D.) and Tom Davis (R.) on this editorial. Rick Boucher and Tom Davis […]
Strongwell EHS Director Appointed to Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority
(Bristol, VA) Lydia Sinemus, Corporate Director, Human Resources and Environmental Health & Safety, was recently appointed by Governor Ralph Northam to serve on the newly-created Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority. The Authority was established as a part of HB 2747, passed during the 2019 General Assembly, sponsored by Senator Ben Chafin and Delegate […]
Draper Aden Associates Expands Utilities Team in Hampton Roads – New Employees Enhance Firm’s Experience and Growth Plans
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – October 9, 2019 – Draper Aden Associates (“DAA”), a Mid-Atlantic engineering, surveying, and environmental services firm, recently added two new team members to its Utilities division in Hampton Roads. Based in the firm’s Newport News office, Adrianna Dimperio, P.E and Amanda Lothes, P.E., PMP will be integral to serving clients and […]
