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CACI Board of Directors Elect New Chair, Mike Daniels

January 22nd, 2021

Arlington, Va., January 20, 2021 – CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) announced today that Dr. J. Philip (Jack) London, CACI Chairman of the Board and Executive Chairman , who had served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer for 23 years, and Executive Chairman since 2007, has passed away at the age of 83. CACI and […]

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Vandeventer Black attorney Richard Crouch honored by Virginia’s Go To Lawyers

January 21st, 2021

Norfolk, VA (January 19, 2021) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Richard J. Crouch has been included in Virginia Lawyers Weekly (VLW) group of honorees in the new program “Virginia’s Go To Lawyers.” According to VLW, this program recognizes leading lawyers in a particular field. In this first round, the focus is business […]

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Mary Washington Classics Program Shines No. 1 in Student Ranking

January 21st, 2021

University of Mary Washington sophomore Brooke Prevedel considered dozens of schools on her quest to study ancient Greece and Rome in college. What she learned about the classics program at UMW catapulted it to the top of her list and convinced her to move 2,000 miles across the country from Colorado. “Now that I’m attending […]

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Information Update: Va Passes Permanent Standard on COVID-19

January 14th, 2021        Courtney Malveaux, Principal in the Richmond, Virginia office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and Co-Leader of the firm’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group

Members of the Business Community, Yesterday, the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board voted to enact a Permanent Standard on COVID-19 in workplaces. Below you will find a comprehensive overview prepared by Courtney Malveaux, Principal in the Richmond, Virginia office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Courtney serves as a member of the Virginia Safety and Health […]

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Regional Business Shentel Joins Leading Global Community of MEF 3.0 Certified Carrier Ethernet Providers

January 13th, 2021

Edinburg, VA (January 12, 2021) – Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) (Nasdaq:  SHEN) is a leading provider of fiber-optic services in the Mid-Atlantic region, connecting cities, communities and businesses to each other and the rest of the world. The company announced today that they have achieved MEF 3.0 certification, an internationally recognized certification for Ethernet network […]

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Vandeventer Black Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia

January 13th, 2021

Norfolk, VA (January 12, 2021) – Attorneys from the Norfolk-based business and litigation law firm, Vandeventer Black, have been recognized as Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia for 2021. This distinction is a peer-rated nomination given to those lawyers who exemplify excellence in their specialty. The recognized attorneys are: Admiralty, Maritime & Transportation Edward J. Powers […]

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College of Education Awarded Accreditation

January 11th, 2021

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) recently announced that the University of Mary Washington was awarded accreditation for its College of Education (COE), one of the first institutions to undergo a virtual site visit through this accrediting body. In 2010, the same year UMW’s education program became the College of Education, the […]

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Virginia Chamber COVID-19 Update

January 7th, 2021

On July 15, the Safety and Health Codes Board of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry adopted an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), as directed by Governor Northam, that mandates additional requirements for Virginia employers related to workplace safety due to COVID-19. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the Department of Labor […]

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Statement of Barry DuVal on the Passing of Senator Benton “Ben” Chafin

January 4th, 2021

Statement of Barry DuVal on the Passing of Senator Benton “Ben” Chafin RICHMOND, VIRGINIA –– Barry DuVal, President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement on the passing of Senator Benton “Ben” Chafin. “The Commonwealth has lost a true statesman, friend, and fierce advocate for Southwest Virginia. Ben was well […]

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JUST RELEASED: Virginia Employer Readiness Toolkit

December 22nd, 2020

n October, the Virginia Talent & Opportunity Partnership, a public-private partnership formed between the Virginia Chamber Foundation and the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), was officially unveiled as part of the 2020 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference. Virginia TOP is tasked with creating greater connectivity between students, institutions of higher education, and […]

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