Statement from Virginia State University President Dr. Makola M. Abdullah Regarding the Amazon’s HQ2 Facility in Northern Virginia
“We are truly honored to be a part of this historic opportunity which will transform our communities and industries in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Now more than ever, computer science and technology has become increasingly essential in our everyday lives. This opportunity will provide a conduit for our graduates to remain residents in the Commonwealth. […]
Averett University to Partner with Virginia Space Grant Consortium in Hosting Pathways Flight Academy in Danville
Contact: Danielle Staub (434) 791-5684 Averett University Email: dstaub@averett.edu Contact: Mary Sandy or Kris Kennedy (757) 766-5210 Virginia Space Grant Consortium msandy@odu.edu or pkennedy@odu.edu DANVILLE, Va. (Nov. 6, 2018) – Averett University is partnering with the Virginia Space Grant Consortium to host the first Pathways Flight Academy at Averett’s Flight Center, 427 Airport Dr., Danville, […]
Macy’s Announces Short Pump Town Center as a Growth50 Investment Store
Macy’s to end the year with a model to scale to additional stores in 2019 CHICAGO – Oct. 2018 –– Macy’s today announced its Short Pump Town Center location as one of 50 stores included its 2018 Growth50 initiative. As part of this initiative, which was announced in early 2018, Macy’s has […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Amazon Second Headquarters to Virginia
Chamber President Barry DuVal: “This is a historic day for Virginia’s economy.” Amazon to bring transformational economic boost to Virginia VIRGINIA –Virginia Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Barry DuVal today released the below statement following the announcement that Amazon has selected Crystal City in Northern Virginia as one of two sites for its second headquarters: […]
Vandeventer Black LLP ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms”
Norfolk, VA (November 7, 2018) – U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the ninth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Vandeventer Black LLP has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list and regionally in 26 practice areas. The 2019 Edition of “Best Law […]
Rockingham Insurance Launches New Commercial Lines Product
Rockingham Insurance a mutual company headquartered in Virginia, today introduced Businessowners Elite, a new commercial lines product that provides businesses with property and casualty coverages. “Our Businessowners Elite product is one of the most competitive products on the market and provides access to all the coverages small and enterprise businesses depend on,” said Bill Bayer, […]
LENHART PETTIT NAMED AS ONE OF BEST LAWYERS® 2019 “BEST LAW FIRMS”
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce its inclusion in U.S. News® & World Report and Best Lawyers 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the Charlottesville Metropolitan area. Firms included in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently high ratings from clients and peers. The 2019 rankings are based entirely […]
Strongwell Signs Distributor Agreement with Lichtgitter Germany
(Bristol, VA) Strongwell (USA), the world’s leading pultruder of fiber reinforced polymer composites, is pleased to announce an agreement with Lichtgitter GmbH (Germany) for the distribution of Strongwell’s DURADEK® and DURAGRID® pultruded fiberglass gratings in Germany, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, and Switzerland. Lichtgitter targets the industrial floor covering and […]
Vandeventer Black’s Pierce selected as Up & Coming Lawyer for 2018
Norfolk, VA (October 2018) – Vandeventer Black attorney Michael D. Pierce received the Up & Coming Lawyer of 2018 award by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Pierce has achieved great success in his early career including receiving several industry awards and recognitions in his first two years of practice. “Michael’s exemplary service to the legal community has […]
SEC thanks all involved in Hurricane Michael aftermath restoration
CREWE, Va – Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) would like to recognize all those that provided assistance during storm restoration efforts following Hurricane Michael’s impact on its service territory. SEC thanks its members for their patience during the storm restoration process that followed. On the evening of Thursday, Oct. 11, remnants of Hurricane Michael moved through […]
