Empowering Virginia’s Workforce
by Paul Koonce, Chair, Blueprint Virginia Virginia’s economic success will increasingly depend on our ability to compete effectively for jobs in the global marketplace. For that, we need the most highly skilled and educated work force. To accomplish this, it is vital that we support and leverage one of Virginia’s core assets — our system […]
Virginia Chamber Expresses Support for the North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act (H.R. 2208)
Letter to Congress requests support for Act to ensure continued progress in the conservation of migratory bird habitat in Virginia in an economically-responsible manner October 27, 2014 Hon. Mark Warner, U.S. Senate Hon. Timothy Kaine, U.S. Senate Hon. Edward Rigell, U.S. House of Representatives Hon. Robert Scott, U.S. House of Representatives Hon. Randy Forbes, U.S. […]
Chamber Briefings Newsletters – October 2014
Fall has already been very busy here at the Chamber. On October 14th, we were pleased to host two events: an Executive Briefing on the Governor’s Energy Plan and “The Economics of Early Childhood: Smart Beginnings for Virginia’s Workforce Pipeline.” At the Energy Plan briefing, we heard from Governor McAuliffe, Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maurice Jones […]
PBMares HOSTS CYBER SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT WEBINAR – 11/19
Webinar to Cover Strategies for Minimizing Small Business Risk WHAT: The webinar, entitled Cyber Security Risk Management will cover the following topics: information security risks to small businesses, actions in the event of data breach, and tips for maintaining a sound defense against hackers. WHEN: Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT […]
PBMares HOSTS AFFORDABLE CARE ACT UPDATE WEBINAR – 11/13
Geared for Businesses W/50 or More Employees WHAT: PBMares is hosting a webinar designed to help employers with 50 or more employees with latest regulations of Affordable Care Act, entitled: Affordable Care Act Update WHEN: Thursday, November 13, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT Q&A session to follow WHERE: Register online by November […]
MEMBER, LORENZO DOWNING, WINS FIRST MINORITY VETREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR, FROM NaVOBA
President and CEO of Spartan Business and Technology Services, Inc. (Spartan), Mr. Lorenzo Downing, has been selected as the First Minority Vetrepreneur of the Year®for his superb leadership in building a flourishing business, achieving sustained business growth, and being an advocate for veteran entrepreneurship. The National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA), publisher of Vetrepreneur® Magazine, has selected Lorenzo Downing, […]
PBMARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT’S ADDISON POCK EARNS CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ CERTIFICATION
Newport News, VA (10/20/14) – Addison Pock, an Advisor at PBMares Wealth Management, LLC a registered investment advisory firm, has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the Certified Financial Planner™ and CFP® certification marks in accordance with CFP Board certification and renewal requirements. Pock joined PBMares Wealth Management in 2011 […]
On November 3rd & 4th – VMI to host “The Enduring Legacy: Leadership and National Security Affairs during the Ronald Reagan Era”
“The Enduring Legacy: Leadership and National Security Affairs duringthe Ronald Reagan Era” will bring together scholars and national securityprofessionals to discuss strategy, policy, and leadership during the Reaganadministration. It will feature a keynote address by former NATO commanderAdmiral James Stavridis, USN (ret.), and a dinner presentation by former U.S.ambassador to the Soviet Union Jack F. Matlock, […]
