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Tata Consultancy Services named as one of America’s Civic 50

July 31st, 2017

Tata Consultancy Services recognised by Points of Light for its positive societal impact via STEM education, pro-bono technology services and skills-based volunteerism New York | Mumbai: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation, was recognised in The Civic 50 as one of America’s 50 most […]

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TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) Ranked as a Top Employer of US Talent in the IT Services Sector

July 31st, 2017

TCS Hires 12,500+ US Employees Over Past Five Years Leads the Industry in Terms of US employee Growth at 57 Percent US STEM Education Campaigns Now Set to Reach More Than Two Million Students by 2022 NEW YORK | MUMBAI, June 23, 2017: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a leading global IT services, […]

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U.S. FDA Grants Priority Review for an Epinephrine Auto-Injector in Development by Kaléo Specifically for Infants and Small Children

July 27th, 2017        kaléo

RICHMOND, Va., July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Kaléo, a privately-held pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Priority Review of its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for AUVI-Q 0.1 mg, the first known epinephrine auto-injector specifically designed for the treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions in infants and small children weighing 16.5 to […]

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EnergySure coalition releases statement on the FERC’s Final Environmental Report for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline

July 24th, 2017

EnergySure coalition releases statement on the FERC’s Final Environmental Report for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline The following is a joint statement on behalf of the EnergySure coalition by Barry DuVal, President & CEO, Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and Dennis Martire, Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager, Laborers’ International Union of North America, on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s […]

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Shentel’s Annual Summer Backpack Program Donates Three Tons of Food

July 19th, 2017

Employees, friends and family contributed to this record-breaking year Edinburg, VA. – July 19, 2017 – Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (SHEN) continues to serve its communities through the company’s philanthropic and volunteer programs. This marks the fourth year Shentel employees have participated in the Summer Backpack Program. This year, a record amount of three tons […]

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Dixon Hughes Goodman Donates 773,741 Pounds of Food in Sixth Annual Count the Cans Campaign

July 18th, 2017

— DHG Richmond and Chester Offices Donate 3,400+ Items to the Chesterfield Food Bank and Volunteer 104 Hours at the Chesterfield Food Bank and FeedMore — Richmond, V.A. July 18, 2017 –  Dixon Hughes Goodman held its annual Count the Cans food drive in June with employees and partners across its footprint donating dollars, canned […]

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Business Briefs – Week of July 3-7

July 12th, 2017

Chamber Editorial: Moret understands the challenges facing rural Virginia Roanoke Times   Virginia Policy New programs prepare veterans for the civilian workforce Virginia Business New laws going into effect July 1 reform fine collection, regulate Airbnb Daily Press   Federal Policy Editorial: Pentagon budget contains good news for Virginia RTD  Trump administration continues clearing the […]

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Business Briefs – Week of June 26-30

July 12th, 2017

Chamber Uncertainty doesn’t deter Virginia exporters Virginia Business Magazine For the Record – July 2017 Virginia Business Magazine   Virginia Policy Dozens of new Virginia laws go into effect Saturday. How will they change your life? Pilot Laws Target Drivers, Smokers, Hunters, Mutilators, Scalpers AP Editorial: Should GO Virginia take a more assertive role in […]

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Chamber Briefings Newsletter – June 2017

July 12th, 2017

On June 8th, we were pleased to host the 7th Annual Health Care Conference in Richmond. That morning, Secretary Bill Hazel provided opening remarks and we heard from Virginia’s business and health care leaders during panel discussions. At lunch we were pleased to hear from Randy Pate, Deputy Administrator, CMS and Director, Center for Consumer Information […]

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Vandeventer Black Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA Guide

July 11th, 2017

Norfolk, VA (July 11, 2017) – Two Vandeventer Black LLP attorneys were recently recognized by the Chambers USA 2017 guide as two of the best lawyers within the Virginia construction industry. Partner William E. Franczek, from the Norfolk Office, was re-selected as a Senior Statesman and Eminent Practitioner and, from the Richmond Office, Partner Stephan […]

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