Chamber Briefings Newsletter – February 5, 2016
As the General Assembly session progresses, we wanted to update you on a number of items our team has been working on. The deadline for filing bills was January 22nd, and over 2700 bills and resolutions were introduced this year. Our government affairs team has been busy tracking over 600 bills. Of those 600, we’ve […]
Letter: Virginia Chamber supports creation of The Virginia International Trade Authority
The Virginia International Trade Authority is Virginia’s 21st century response to capturing the benefit of global markets for Virginia citizens. With the vast majority of economic growth expected to occur outside the United States over the next several decades, Virginia must ensure that it implements and maintains innovative international trade programs in order to help […]
Shentel Invests in Significant Fiber Network Expansion
100 Gbps Internet and Data Options for Business and Wholesale Customers Edinburg, VA – February 2, 2016 – Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (NASDAQ: SHEN) is excited to announce a major network expansion that provides new state-of-the-art Ethernet, dark fiber, wavelength and Internet services to business, education, and healthcare customers as well as wireless carriers. The […]
KEVIN REILLY HONORED WITH EXCELLENCE IN ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM THE BOARDROOM MAGAZINE
Reilly Named Tax Consultant of the Year FAIRFAX, VA (2/1/16) – Kevin Reilly, J.D., CPA, CGMA, Partner at PBMares, LLP has been named Tax Consultant of the Year by The BoardRoom Magazine’s 2015 Excellence in Achievement Awards. PBMares is a leading accounting and business-consulting firm serving clients nationally and internationally. The Excellence in Achievement Awards […]
Vassey and DuVal: International trade is Virginia’s best economic development opportunity (Richmond Times Dispatch)
The call to diversify Virginia’s economy away from a reliance on federal spending is not new, but it has grown louder in recent years. Virginia was cushioned from the worst of the recession in a large part because of federal and defense spending, but with sequestration, we have seen the other side of that coin. […]
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber to Host “The Greater Good Awards”
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber will host “The Greater Good Awards” on Friday, January 29th, 2016 from 5:30 – 9:00 PM at the Best Western Lee-Jackson Inn & Conference Center. The purpose of the “Greater Good Awards” is to celebrate outstanding individuals and businesses for the contributions they make to the quality of life and economic stability […]
Tom Palmer Elected Chairman of Virginia Chamber of Commerce
RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected Tom Palmer of Wells Fargo & Company to serve as chairman of the board of directors at the Chamber’s annual meeting January 27 in Richmond. Palmer served as first vice chair of the board in 2015. He succeeds 2015 Chairman Stacy Mendler, COO of Alion Science and […]
Shentel Community Connections Program Makes a Difference in 2015
Philanthropic program reaches out to communities served by the company Edinburg, VA – In the spirit of deepening the connection between Shentel and the communities the company serves, the Shentel Community Connections Program (CCP) collected food, donated some elbow grease, picked up trash, and brought smiles to families, the elderly and veterans during the […]
Alion to Support Air Force Spectrum Management under $15M Contract
Engineering and Operational Solutions Firm to Assist in Developing and Implementing Strategic Plans to Ensure Air Force Access to Critical Wireless Frequencies McLean, VA – January 13, 2016 – With the ever-increasing demand for radio-frequency bandwidth from the commercial wireless industry, one of the Air Force’s greatest challenges is preventing potentially dangerous interference for U.S. […]
Zantech IT Services, Inc. Names Dr. Greg Hanson as its new Chief Operating Officer
Zantech IT Services, Inc. has named Dr. Greg Hanson as its new Chief Operating Officer effective January 11, 2016. Dr. Hanson succeeds current COO Dr. C. Allan Foy who is retiring. Dr. Foy, who has served as COO since joining the company in 2008, will remain involved with the company in the capacity of Senior […]
