Virginia Diner is honored with a highway marker by the Virginia Department of Historical Resources
WAKEFIELD – Thirteen new historical highway markers approved for manufacture by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will highlight Presbyterian church history in the Shenandoah Valley, a Tangier Island preacher who became known as “The Parson of the Islands,” 20th century African American schools, and a 1929 roadside diner, among other topics. Early auto history […]
Virginia Chamber Urges Senators Warner and Kaine to Support Legislation to Reauthorize the US Export-Import
Since 2007, Ex-Im has supported 113 companies and over 11,000 jobs in the Commonwealth. If Ex-Im is not reauthorized, these companies would be put at a substantial disadvantage in global markets. Click below to read the letter: Virginia Chamber Urges Senators Warner and Kaine to Support Legislation to Reauthorize the US Export-Import
Virginia Chamber Offers Support for the “Federal Water Quality Protection Act,” S. 1140
The Federal Water Quality Protection Act addresses our long-standing concerns with a proposed rule offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) last year to redefine the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Click below to read the letter: Virginia […]
Vandeventer Black Litigator Receives Prestigious Peer Rating
Norfolk, VA. (July 16, 2015) – Vandeventer Black LLP’s Anne G. Bibeau has received an AV Preeminent® Peer-Review Rating™ (Litigation, Labor and Employment, and Insurance) from Martindale-Hubbell®, the legal profession’s most prestigious rating service. Bibeau works from Vandeventer Black’s office in Downtown Norfolk, and is a partner in the firm’s Labor Department. Bibeau focuses her […]
Governor McAuliffe Announces Creation of Virginia International Trade Alliance (VITAL)
~New initiative will support Virginia businesses, strengthen economy and create jobs through international trade~ Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today the creation of the Virginia International Trade Alliance (VITAL), a new initiative managed by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) that will increase international trade in Virginia. VITAL expands the Commonwealth’s nationally recognized international trade program […]
ESME T. PITARD JOINS BOAR’S HEAD
Charlottesville, VA July 11, 2015: Boar’s Head is pleased to welcome Esme T. Pitard as Conference Planning Manager. Esme will utilize more than 16 years of hospitality experience to plan, coordinate and ensure flawless execution of conference group related activities and events. She will act as the primary liaison between the client and the Boar’s […]
Travel Tech: Interests of Air Travel Consumers Continue to be Jeopardized
Recent Carrier Actions Threaten Independent Distribution of Travel for Millions of Consumers; DOJ Opens Investigation into Airline Practices Washington, D.C. – The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) issued the following statement after the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed it has opened an investigation into alleged anti-competitive actions by airlines and following comments at a recent […]
DHG Donates 270,875 Pounds of Food in Fourth-Annual Count the Cans Campaign
Contact: Anne Creasy 804.474.1284 anne.creasy@dhgllp.com For Immediate Release […]
Vandeventer Black Construction Lawyer Included in 2015 Chambers USA Guide
Norfolk, VA. (June 23, 2015) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that William E. Franczek has been selected as a “Senior Statesman and Eminent Practitioner” and ranked as a “Leader in the Field” (Construction – Virginia) in the 2015 Chambers & Partners, Chambers USA Guide. Franczek was one of only three lawyers in […]
Statement of Barry DuVal on Virginia’s Drop in the CNBC Top States for Business Ranking
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 25, 2015 Contact: Paul Logan 703-403-6464 (m) p.logan@vachamber.com Statement of Barry DuVal on Virginia’s Drop in the CNBC Top States for Business Ranking RICHMOND – Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barry DuVal issued the following statement regarding CNBC’s recently released “Top States for Business” rankings, which show Virginia […]
