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PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Presents Blueprint Virginia 2030 to Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin at 12th Annual Virginia Economic Summit & Forum on World Trade

December 3rd, 2021

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2021 Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on World Trade concluded, featuring leading economic and trade experts to discuss this year’s theme, “Blueprint Virginia 2030, A Strategy for Virginia’s Future – Building an Economy for All.” The 2021 Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on World Trade was co-hosted by the […]

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Karen Elligers Joins Vandeventer Black’s ERISA & Employee Benefits and Trust & Estate Planning Team

November 18th, 2021

Norfolk, VA (November 17, 2021) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that Karen Elligers is joining our firm as Of Counsel. Elligers’s primary focus is on complex trusts and estates. “I am excited to join Vandeventer Black’s interdisciplinary team of attorneys and to continue to serve clients within my areas of experience, as […]

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Faces From Faraway Places: UMW Goes International

November 18th, 2021

When Lauren Harford and Daisy Jennings arrived at the University of Mary Washington last summer, a small gesture made a big difference. Center for International Education (CIE) Director Jose Sainz personally escorted the roommates to purchase a few English comforts – a kettle, tea and biscuits – after an unexpected doctor’s visit for Harford. “I’m […]

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AT&T Turns on New Sites Across Virginia

November 18th, 2021

Mobile Broadband Expansion Enhances Mobile Internet Access for AT&T Customers and FirstNet Subscribers What’s the news? AT&T* customers and FirstNet® subscribers in across Virginia got a big boost in wireless connectivity. We’ve added new cell sites to enhance the state’s mobile broadband coverage and help give residents and first responders on FirstNet faster, more reliable […]

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Amazon: Lightning Strikes Twice in Stafford County

November 10th, 2021

Amazon: Lightning Strikes Twice in Stafford County STAFFORD, VIRGINIA – Governor Northam revealed earlier this week that Amazon has made another significant investment in Virginia and, specifically, in Stafford County and will launch a new cross-dock fulfillment center in the community. This follows Amazon’s development and recent opening of a 200,000 SF Delivery Station in […]

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GTL Earns Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award for Supporting Veterans

November 10th, 2021

Initiatives to recruit, employ, and retain veterans make for a more well-rounded and diverse workforce  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Nov. 10, 2021 –  GTL, a trusted partner that connects those affected by incarceration with the resources and support necessary to achieve success, announced that it has received a Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion […]

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EHEALTH TECHNOLOGIES SCORES A SURPRISE TOUCHDOWN WITH ITS INAUGURAL CRUCIAL CATCH CAMPAIGN – AND IS RECOGNIZED BY AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

November 10th, 2021

The company raised $3,400 in one week and generated countless conversations surrounding cancer awareness ROCHESTER, NY, November 9, 2021 – eHealth Technologies received recognition from the American Cancer Society on Friday, November 5, for raising funds and awareness for early detection cancer screening. The provider of medical record retrieval, health information indexing, and HIE-based image exchange […]

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Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce Names Interim President and CEO

November 9th, 2021

DANVILLE, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce has appointed an interim President and CEO as it begins the search for a permanent executive to replace the former President and CEO, Alexis Ehrhardt. Beth Doughty will serve as interim President and CEO.   A former President and CEO of the Roanoke Regional Chamber, she […]

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Amazon to open East Coast supply chain hub in Stafford

November 9th, 2021

New facility to create 500 jobs PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 9, 2021BY ROBYN SIDERSKY Amazon’s new e-commerce center in Frederick County. Photo by Norm Shafer Amazon.com Inc. will establish a new cross-dock fulfillment center in Stafford County, serving as an East Coast supply chain hub and creating 500 jobs, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. The 630,000-square-foot facility at […]

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Small Business Saturday and Everyday

November 9th, 2021

STAFFORD, VIRGINIA – Shop small and local in Stafford, Virginia by supporting area businesses all year long. From holiday gifts to just shopping around, our economy depends on the success of small businesses – the jobs they help create and the rich culture they foster for our community. Join us to celebrate the annual Small […]

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