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Virginia Community Capital Reaches $1 Billion in Statewide Impact

September 25th, 2017

Virginia Community Capital Inc., a nonprofit community development financial institution based in Richmond and Christiansburg, has surpassed the $1 billion mark in total project impact. The threshold is based on a calculation that for every dollar it lends to a project, an additional $1.44, on average, is leveraged from public and private sector resources and […]

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***MEDIA ADVISORY*** VA Chamber To Host Virginia Workforce Conference, Governor McAuliffe To Keynote

September 20th, 2017

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE              September 20, 2017   ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** VA Chamber To Host Virginia Workforce Conference, Governor McAuliffe To Keynote RICHMOND, VA – On Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 9:00AM- 2:00PM the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Virginia Society of Human Resource Managers (VASHRM), Greater Richmond SHRM […]

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JA EMPOWERED THROUGH ETHICS – LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS ADDRESS ETHICS WITH AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

September 20th, 2017

RICHMOND, VA – How can the leaders of today empower the next generation to act ethically? Through the JA Empowered through Ethics program! Junior Achievement of Central Virginia’s (JACV) JA Empowered through Ethics, sponsored by PwC, brings local business executives into Greater Richmond classrooms to have frank discussions with high school students about the importance […]

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Anita O. Poston Named a Leader in the Law

September 19th, 2017

Norfolk, VA (September 19, 2017) –Vandeventer Black LLP partner, Anita O. Poston, was recently named one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly ‘Leaders in the Law’ for 2017. Attorneys receive this distinction by demonstrating a commitment to their profession by lobbying changes in the law, for impacting Virginia’s justice system, and for their involvement in the community. […]

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Virginia Natural Gas Launches Workforce Development Initiative to Provide Natural Gas Industry Training to Veterans

September 18th, 2017

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Sept. 12, 2017 – Virginia Natural Gas, a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program certified company, announced today a new workforce development initiative that trains veterans to fill the growing need for skilled workers in the natural gas industry. The weeklong training program, which was developed in collaboration with Tidewater Community College, […]

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Virginia Community Capital – Proud to be on the Best for the World List!

September 14th, 2017

VCC Bank is the first regulated bank in America to earn the designation of a Benefit Corporation (B Corp), setting a new model for the financial industry. With this corporate structure, instead of shareholders looking for a quarterly dividend, the bank has a non-profit owner whose mission is to create jobs, vibrant places, and enhance the […]

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SEC Crews Head South to Aid Areas Devastated by Hurricane Irma

September 13th, 2017

CREWE, Va – More than 110 experienced line workers from electric cooperatives across Virginia and Maryland are aiding sister co-ops in Georgia and South Carolina working to restore power following Hurricane Irma. Crews from Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC), two linemen from each of the four districts, are aiding Ocmulgee Electric Membership Corporation in Eastman, Ga. […]

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Tata Consultancy Services’ STEM summer day camp helps support & prepare Latino and African American middle school girls for 21st century careers

September 12th, 2017

USC Viterbi School of Engineering and Tata Consultancy Services prepare middle school girls for 21st century careers Los Angeles | Mumbai: USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s Institute of Engineering, Community and Cultural Competence (IEC3), and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation, today announced […]

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Tata Sons Supports UN Sustainable Development Goals, Participating in Business Forum 2017

September 12th, 2017

Leading with purpose Speaking at the UN headquarters, James Shapiro, resident director, North America, Tata Sons, emphasized that innovation and technology will be key drivers for the achievement of objectives It was a moment of pride for Tata Sons, when James Shapiro, resident director, North America, represented the organization for two interactive panel discussions at […]

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Vandeventer Black Attorneys Recognized as “Lawyers of the Year” for 2018

September 12th, 2017

Norfolk, VA (September 12, 2017) – Three Vandeventer Black attorneys were awarded as “Lawyers of the Year” for 2018 by Best Lawyers®. This exclusive designation is given to the attorneys who receive the highest peer-review survey results in their respective practice area within a specific region. The three attorneys selected are: Christopher Ambrosio – Business […]

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