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Averett University to Join ODAC in 2022-23

March 9th, 2021

Averett University has announced that its Department of Athletics has been offered and has accepted membership to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), beginning with the 2022-23 academic year. Averett, with 17 NCAA sports and three varsity club sports, will become the 15th full-time member of the ODAC on July 1, 2022. “Becoming a member of the esteemed ODAC […]

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Letter to Virginia Congressional Delegation: Stop the PRO Act

March 8th, 2021

Read the letter below or by following this link.  March 8, 2021 Dear Members of the Virginia Congressional Delegation: As President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber, I am following up directly to emphasize my strong concern to the PRO Act, as the Commonwealth has long operated on the bipartisan understanding that its right-to-work law […]

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Chambers of Commerce Coalition: Stop the PRO Act

March 5th, 2021

March 5, 2021 Dear Members of the Virginia Congressional Delegation: On behalf of the approximately 225,000 employers in the Commonwealth concerned with the rights of their employees, the fragile economy, and the need for balance in federal labor law, the undersigned chambers of commerce write to express our opposition to the Protecting the Right to Organize […]

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Virginia Business Ranks MTSI #10 in 2021 Best Places to Work List

March 2nd, 2021

Virginia Business Magazine and Best Companies Group ranked Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) #10 in its large employer category of the 2021 Best Places to Work in Virginia. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Virginia. “MTSI is grateful to receive this Best Places to Work recognition by […]

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New Real Estate Attorney Joins Flora Pettit

March 1st, 2021

Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Thomas B. Gladin has joined the law firm in its Harrisonburg office. Thomas Gladin focuses his practice on commercial real estate, secured financing, title matters, Section 1031 exchanges, and business matters.  Thomas formerly served as a Circuit Court Law Clerk to the Honorable Edward A. Robbins, Jr. of […]

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MEETING THE MOMENT AT THE HOTEL ROANOKE & CONFERENCE CENTER WITH HYBRID & VIRTUAL MEETINGS

February 24th, 2021

Upgrades, Investments and Renovations at the Historic Property Launch Event Ready Focus for 2021 ROANOKE, VA. (February 15, 2021) — As organizations chart the course for the future, meetings and events will play a critical role in bringing teams back together. The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton, is excited to unveil […]

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Commonwealth of Virginia awards long-term contract to CGI for transformation of eVA procurement system Commonwealth of Virginia awards long-term contract to CGI for transformation of eVA procurement system

February 23rd, 2021

FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 23, 2021 – CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) announced it has been awarded a contract by the Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) to support transformational enhancements to the Commonwealth’s eVA program. eVA is an award-winning procurement system that provides a centralized, online purchasing hub for state and local agencies and more than 112,000 approved vendors who provide […]

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Richard Ottinger Steps Up as President of the Virginia Bar Association for 2021

February 18th, 2021

Norfolk, VA (February 18, 2021) – Vandeventer Black LLP partner, Richard Ottinger, is the new president of the Virginia Bar Association (VBA) for 2021. The VBA is dedicated to the improvement of law and the administration of justice through advocacy and volunteer service. “As the new VBA president, I am dedicated to upholding the Association’s mission […]

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AVERETT UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT FOR PHILANTHROPY

February 17th, 2021

Averett University has announced that Melissa Wohlstein has been named vice president for philanthropy after an extensive nationwide search. Her appointment was effective as of Feb. 16, 2021. Wohlstein joins Averett after a career spanning almost 20 years in both the public and private college/university settings, working in all aspects of higher education fundraising. “I […]

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Care Advantage Family of Companies Holds Hiring Event – February 12

February 11th, 2021

Care Advantage, Inc All locations in Virginia 804-323-9464 for more information Friday, February 12th from 10am-2pm https://careadvantagecorporaterecruiting.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Local company Care Advantage, Inc., headquartered in Chesterfield County, continues to grow, and serve more families during COVID, and is looking to hire for a wide variety of positions in their field and office teams. Many opportunities are […]

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