Averett University Renames its North Campus, Namesake of Mrs. E. Stuart James Grant
DANVILLE, Va. (Oct. 6, 2020) –Averett University today announced that it has renamed its North Campus to the Averett University E. Stuart James Grant North Campus. The Mount Cross Road campus is home to Averett Athletics. The E. Stuart James Grant Charitable Trust, established in 1992 and administered by American National Bank and Trust Co., […]
Mary Washington Makes Princeton Review’s 2021 ‘Best Colleges’ List
The University of Mary Washington is among the best in the country, according to Princeton Review’s The Best 386 Colleges guide. The 2021 edition of the rankings publication, released last month, lists UMW among the top 13 percent of the thousands of four-year colleges and universities throughout the nation. One of the longest-running and most well-respected guides […]
Virginia Chamber Releases Statement in Support of the Proposed Constitutional Amendments on the 2020 General Election Ballot in the Commonwealth
RICHMOND, VA – Today, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced its support for the two proposed Constitutional Amendments reflected on the 2020 General Election Ballot in the Commonwealth. Following this announcement, Barry DuVal, President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce released the following statement: “On the 2020 General Election Ballot, Virginians will have the […]
Shentel Gains 262 PALs in 74 Counties in CBRS Mid-Band Spectrum Auction
Spectrum Acquired Supports Shentel’s Launch of New High-Speed Internet Service: Beam EDINBURG, VA (October 1, 2020) – Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (NASDAQ: SHEN), a leading provider of telecommunications and broadband services in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Kentucky and Ohio, today announced they won a total of 262 PALs in 74 counties at the FCC’s CBRS […]
2020 Chambers of Commerce Election Center Now LIVE!
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2020 Chambers of Commerce Election Center. The Chambers of Commerce Roundtable is a nonpartisan, issue education and election information organization made up of representatives from the state, local and regional chambers from all areas of the Commonwealth. The Chambers of Commerce […]
UNITED HEALTHCARE – THE PATH FORWARD TO A NEXT-GENERATION HEALTH SYSTEM
UnitedHealth Group is committed to leading in the development of a next-generation health system in a socially conscious way. A system that ensures every person has access to high-quality, affordable health care that meets their unique needs. We believe a next-generation health system should build on the strengths of the current system, enable public-private partnerships […]
Update on the Virginia Chamber 2020 Signature Event Schedule
In August, I announced that all of the Virginia Chamber signature events scheduled through the month of October would be transitioning to a virtual format. As the Chamber has continued to carefully monitor the ongoing pandemic and its impact on our Commonwealth, we have also evaluated our strategies for events scheduled for the remainder of […]
Flagger Force: Safety Industry Roundtable: “How We Coped With COVID-19”
Read the full article here. The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis hit the world unexpectedly. Not only did it affect individuals, but it also impacted businesses and industries. All types of businesses needed to adapt quickly and will need to continue to adjust as the world returns to what we once knew as normal. Flagger Force recently asked professionals in the […]
DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CHAMBER ANNOUNCES TOM TOM CITIES RISING NEXTGEN COHORT
Danville, Va. (September 28, 2020) – In partnership with the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia and the Tom Tom Foundation, the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce announced a new leadership development experience, NextGen: Southern Virginia, a virtual learning and networking opportunity for emerging leaders from the Dan River […]
Virginia Chamber COVID-19 Bi-Weekly 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 […]
