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12 VANDEVENTER BLACK LLP ATTORNEYS SELECTED AS 2016 VIRGINIA SUPER LAWYERS

June 6th, 2016

Norfolk, VA. (June 2, 2016) – Twelve Vandeventer Black LLP attorneys from Norfolk and Richmond were selected by their peers as 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers. Annually, less than five percent of all lawyers in Virginia are selected for this honor. Named as Virginia Super Lawyers from the Norfolk office were Dean Buckius, Employment & Labor; […]

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Virginia Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Del. Margaret Ransone as Champion of Regulatory Reform

June 2nd, 2016

RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognized Delegate Margaret Ransone with the Champion of Regulatory Reform award for the second year in a row, for her pro-business leadership during the 2016 General Assembly Session. The award was presented May 17 at the Chamber’s 92nd annual dinner along with the release of the Chamber’s annual […]

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Shentel Named by Forbes in Top 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America

June 1st, 2016

Local Telecommunications Company Honored on Annual List for the Third Year Edinburg, Va. – June 1, 2016 – Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (NASDAQ: SHEN) announced today that it has been named to Forbes 2016 list of 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Shentel was also named to this list in 2013 and 2014. The honor […]

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William Tyson Named Fifth Third’s Co-Head of Capital Markets

May 25th, 2016

May 03, 2016 04:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) announced today that William Tyson has been hired to become co-head of Fifth Third Capital Markets, reporting to Lars Anderson, executive vice president and chief operating officer. In addition to teaming with Bob Marcus on the overall strategic direction of the […]

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PBMARES APPOINTS ROB KLINGENSMITH AS DIRECTOR OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION

May 23rd, 2016

NEWPORT NEWS, VA (5/23/16) – PBMares, LLP – a leading public accounting and business-consulting firm serving clients nationally and internationally – has named Rob Klingensmith as Director of Wealth Management for its subsidiary, PBMares Wealth Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisory firm providing cost effective fee-only investment advice and asset management using academically tested, evidence […]

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Virginia Chamber of Commerce Releases 2016 Legislative Report Card

May 17th, 2016

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today released its 2016 Legislative Report Card, which grades legislators based on their support of pro-business policies during the 2016 legislative session. The Legislative Report Card recognizes legislators for their support for the principles and initiatives outlined in Blueprint Virginia: A Business Plan for the Commonwealth. A full breakdown of the […]

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Shentel Completes Transaction to Acquire NTELOS Holdings Corp.

May 12th, 2016

Shentel Investing Approximately $350 Million to Accelerate LTE Upgrade and Expansion EDINBURG, Va. –May 9, 2016 –Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) today announced it has completed its acquisition of NTELOS Holdings Corporation (nTelos), a provider of wireless communications services in portions of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Shentel is a local […]

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Chamber Briefings Newsletter – May 5, 2016

May 5th, 2016

On April 28th, we were pleased to recognize 50 of the fastest-growing companies in Virginia at the 21st Annual Fantastic 50 Awards in Chantilly. These 50 companies are leading the way in advancing a better business environment in the Commonwealth, raising personal incomes of Virginians, attracting top talent, and making their communities better places to live and […]

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Over 75% of Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman’s attorneys were selected to the 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

May 5th, 2016

Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman is a civil litigation law firm, located in Richmond, Virginia, handling and defending matters in state and federal court throughout Virginia, Washington, D.C. and the Mid-Atlantic region. With Harman Claytor, you will always have attorneys committed to offering the answers – and solutions – best suited to your circumstance. Our […]

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Richmond Association of REALTORS® Announces Quality of Life Investment Strategy in Partnership with Virginia Community Capital and The Community Foundation

May 4th, 2016

Richmond, Va. – Today, the Richmond Association of REALTORS® (RAR) announced the launch of a “Quality of Life” investment strategy that will be funded through a loan to Virginia Community Capital (VCC) and donations to The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia (TCF). The Association has long adhered to the principle that people do […]

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