College of Education Awarded Accreditation
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 […]
Virginia Chamber COVID-19 Update
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 […]
Statement of Barry DuVal on the Passing of Senator Benton “Ben” Chafin
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 […]
JUST RELEASED: Virginia Employer Readiness Toolkit
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 […]
UPDATE: PPP Eligibility Extended to 501(c)(6) Organizations
Members of the Chamber Community, Below you will find a summary just released by the U.S. Chamber on the eligibility requirements included in the final round of pandemic relief funds. We are pleased to announce that 501(c)(6) organizations were included in the final relief package and will now be eligible to receive PPP funds. We […]
Averett announces addition of women’s golf program; Cougars to begin play in fall 2021
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University announced the addition of a varsity women’s golf program, which will begin play during the 2021-22 academic year. “We are excited to add a women’s golf program, which will help us provide additional opportunities for female student-athletes,” said Meg Stevens, Averett Vice President, Director of Athletics and Campus Operations. “The addition […]
Join The Virginia Chamber & U.S. Chamber for Equality of Opportunity in Action Event
Members of the Chamber Community, In June, the Virginia Chamber announced it’s partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity. As part of this initiative, the Virginia Chamber remains committed to participating in the development of key actions that will foster inclusion, social justice, and support initiatives […]
AVERETT UNIVERSITY, DESPITE PANDEMIC, HONORS CLASS OF 2020 AND GRADUATES MORE THAN 350
In an emotion-packed graduation weekend of historic firsts, Averett University recognized the Class of 2020 in two unique celebrations December 11 and 12. In response to recent statewide mandates ordering all gatherings to 25 people or less, Averett reimagined its Winter 2020 Commencement to adhere to all statewide health and safety recommendations while still giving […]
Northwest Financial Advisors Announces Metropolitan School of the Arts “12 Days of Joy” Sponsorship
HERNDON, Va. (November 30, 2020) — Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Metropolitan School of the Arts’ (MSA) “12 Days of Joy” dance celebration featuring “Santa’s Spectacular,” the organization’s newly revamped 30-minute holiday show comprised of talented MSA students of all ages. The “12 Days of Joy” is MSA’s […]
FOURTEEN FLORA PETTIT LAWYERS NAMED “LEGAL ELITE”
Flora Pettit proudly announces that fourteen of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2020 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine. Statewide, only 4.2% or 1,377 lawyers of the approximately 32,314 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year. The honored lawyers and the expertise for which they were recognized are […]
