Vandeventer Black LLP Partner named College of Commercial Arbitrators Fellow
Norfolk, VA (October 26, 2016) – William “Bill” E. Franczek, a partner at Vandeventer Black LLP, was recently selected as a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators. Franczek was recognized by the Board of the College for his experience, best practices and contributions to the profession. Established in 2001, the College of Commercial Arbitrators […]
PBMARES’ PRACTICE GROWTH DIRECTOR SELECTED TO JOIN 2017 LEADERSHIP GREATER WASHINGTON
Newport News, VA (10/26/16) — Edward D. Warren, Director of Practice Growth for PBMares, has been selected to join the 2017 class of Leadership Greater Washington (LGW). PBMares, LLP is a U.S. Top 100 accounting and business consulting firm serving clients nationally and internationally from offices in the Mid-Atlantic. Warren has been with PBMares for […]
Dixon Hughes Goodman Receives Great Place to Work® Certification
October 17, 2016 – Dixon Hughes Goodman, a U.S. top 20 public accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce its certification as one of the nation’s great places to work based on reports by independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. DHG earned this credential based on feedback from its employees and partners in anonymous surveys, […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce releases results of statewide poll of likely voters
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today released the results of a statewide poll of likely voters in the Commonwealth on economic issues facing Virginia. Topics covered include: The presidential campaign Virginia economy Right to Work ballot initiative Atlantic Coast Pipeline project Redskins Virginia stadium International trade See the survey findings at https://www.vachamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/15420-VA-SW-Survey-Findings.pdf And an overview of the […]
VOGA – DMME Honor Industry Excellence – CONSOL Energy Named Operator of the Year
Abingdon, Va.- Outstanding achievements by members of the Virginia gas and oil industry were recognized Thursday during the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, Division of Gas and Oil and the Virginia Oil and Gas Association second annual awards program. The dinner meeting at which the awards were presented was held at the Martha […]
Chamber Briefings Newsletter – October 2016
President’s Message This year’s Workforce Conference on September 28 drew record attendance-nearly 600 attendees-as we discussed how hiring veterans can help close the workforce skills gap in Virginia. Special thanks to our conference co-hosts, the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program and the Virginia Society of Human Resource Managers. Employers learned about actionable steps that they […]
Take the American Energy Challenge During National Energy Awareness Month
Oct. 3, 2016– The Virginia Oil and Gas Association (VOGA) and other organizations from multiple states are coming together during the month of October to celebrate National Energy Awareness Month and to highlight the thousands of products made from refined or processed crude oil and natural gas. As part of that awareness effort, the groups […]
Vandeventer Black LLP to Hold 31st Annual Labor & Employment Law Review and Update
Norfolk, VA (September 23, 2016) – The Labor and Employment group of Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to host its 31st Annual Labor & Employment Law seminar on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, 777 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA. CEOs, in-house counsel, managers, human resource professionals, and others are invited to […]
Dominion names new chief nuclear officer
David A. Heacock, president of Dominion Nuclear and the Dominion Resources’ chief nuclear officer, will retire on March 1. Beginning Oct. 1, Daniel G. Stoddard, senior vice president of nuclear operations, will become senior vice president and chief nuclear officer. Heacock will remain president of Dominion Nuclear until his retirement. Stoddard, a graduate of the […]
Chamber Briefings Newsletter – September 2016
As summer comes to a close, there are a number of important initiatives and events on the horizon for this fall. I’m highlighting a few here, and you can read more about each of these in the sections below. We’re looking forward to hosting the 2016 Virginia Workforce Conference on September 28th. This year’s […]
