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New Positions and Promotions at the Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects

February 23rd, 2015

RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects is pleased to present its new Executive Vice President/CEO Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA. Dreiling takes on this new role and continues as executive director of the Virginia Center for Architecture, a position which she has held since 2011. The society also announces the […]

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Chamber Briefing

Chamber Briefings Newsletter – 2.16.15

February 18th, 2015

The Virginia General Assembly has officially passed the halfway point known as “Crossover.” Below, you’ll find a recap of where legislation of interest to the Virginia business community stands as of crossover. You can also find a link below to our Bills We’re Watching document, which highlights our position on these bills. Also last week, […]

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Bills We’re Watching – 2.16.15

February 16th, 2015

Our bill tracking system, “Bills We’re Watching,” provides a quick and easy way for our members to stay abreast of all legislation pertinent to business. Short, concise summaries of each bill are provided along with the Chamber’s “thumbs-up” or “thumbs-down” position.

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Bills We’re Watching – 2.12.15

February 12th, 2015

Our bill tracking system, “Bills We’re Watching,” provides a quick and easy way for our members to stay abreast of all legislation pertinent to business. Short, concise summaries of each bill are provided along with the Chamber’s “thumbs-up” or “thumbs-down” position.

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Chamber Briefings Newsletter – 2.10.15

February 11th, 2015

Today marks the halfway point of the 2015 General Assembly session, otherwise known as crossover. Following crossover, each house will begin work on bills of the other house. On Sunday, the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees met to offer their respective proposals for the 2014-2016 biennial state budget. Some highlights from the two budgets can […]

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Press Release

VIRGINIA CHAMBER APPLAUDS SENATE’S BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF THE “VIRGINIA REINVESTMENT ACT”

February 10th, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cyndi Miracle February 10, 2015 (804) 237-1466 VIRGINIA CHAMBER APPLAUDS SENATE’S BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF THE “VIRGINIA REINVESTMENT ACT” RICHMOND, VA—The Virginia Chamber of Commerce applauds yesterday’s bipartisan passage of SB 1447, patroned by Senator Ryan McDougle and co-patroned by Senators Tom Garrett and Bill Stanley, which would provide a $5 million […]

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Dominion bill would benefit public

February 9th, 2015

ALEXA WELCH EDLUND/TIMES-DISPATCH Coal piles at Dominion Power’s Chesterfield Power Station. (Times-Dispatch/Alexa Welch Edlund) Posted: Saturday, February 7, 2015 10:30 pm BY BARRY DUVAL Last fall, I wrote about the challenges to Virginia’s electricity rates and reliability presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s draft “Clean Power Plan.” The proposed environmental rule imposes a disproportionately […]

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T. PARKER HOST, INC. ANNOUNCES TWO NEW VP OF OPERATIONS

February 4th, 2015

To better oversee our continuously growing agency and terminal operations and their team members, T. Parker Host, Inc. and Host Terminals, Inc. have established a new Vice President of Operations position within each organization. We are pleased to announce the promotion of Robert “Bobby” Scott, to the newly created position of Vice President of Agency […]

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Rural Virginia Broadband Access Lags

February 4th, 2015

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released a report analyzing the lack of access rural Americans have to high-speed Internet, or broadband. The report notes that robust broadband service is a necessity for businesses to compete in a global economy. High-speed Internet access is important for job creation, education and the Virginia’s economic competitiveness. In […]

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Vandeventer Black Managing Partner Appointed to Eggleston Services’ Board of Directors

February 4th, 2015

Norfolk, VA (January 28, 2015) – Michael L. Sterling, Managing Partner of the law firm Vandeventer Black LLP, has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of Eggleston Services. The nonprofit organization offers 33 programs across 16 locations throughout Hampton Road, providing services to over 600 individuals each year. Since 1955, Eggleston Services has […]

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