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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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Bills We’re Watching – 2.3.15

February 3rd, 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.

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At the Starting Gate: Early Lessons for Education Reform – By Blueprint Chair Paul Koonce & Tag Greason

February 3rd, 2015

As Virginia continues the critically important exploration of education reform, we are encouraged by the thoughtful approach to accountability taken by the Standards of Learning (SOL) Innovation Committee. As corporate executives, we embrace rigorous standards, measurement, and rewards and consequences from performance. Click Here for Article

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Chamber Briefing

Chamber Briefings Newsletter – 2.2.15

February 3rd, 2015

Last week was a very busy week at the General Assembly, as both houses work to complete their respective business before crossover on February 11th. With over 2,300 bills filed this year, there is still much work to be done.  This week, we’re expecting our EPA Clean Power Plan legislation to be heard in House Commerce […]

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Chamber Briefings Newsletter – January 2015

February 2nd, 2015

Last week marked the first full week of the 2015 General Assembly Session. This year’s session is scheduled for 45 days. Friday was the last day that members could file bills, and over 2,000 have been introduced. Although we are expecting approximately $300 million to $450 million in cuts to the Commonwealth’s two-year budget, there […]

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Chamber Day Presentation

January 30th, 2015

Chamber Day presentation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Growth Imperative– How Slow Growth Threatens Our Future and the American Dream.    

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Clean Power Plan

January 22nd, 2015

In June 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources:  Electric Utility Generating Units (known as the “Clean Power Plan”), citing Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.  The Clean Power Plan sets carbon dioxide emission guidelines for states to follow in developing plans to address greenhouse […]

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Ellen Bergren Joins Norfolk’s Vandeventer Black LLP

January 21st, 2015

Norfolk, VA. (January 20, 2015) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce the addition of accomplished commercial litigator Ellen F. Bergren to the firm. She will be based in Norfolk, VA where the law offices are headquartered. Bergren’s primary practice will focus on complex commercial litigation and general commercial litigation, as well as creditors’ […]

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