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Flora Pettit Attorneys Honored
NEWS RELEASEFor immediate releaseCONTACT:Cathleen p. welshFlora Pettit90 N. Main Street, Suite 201 (P.O. Box 1287)Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801(540) 437-3100www.fplegal.comFlora Pettit Attorneys Honored Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys have been honored by selection for inclusion in the 2022 Virginia Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters business. Three of Flora Pettit’s attorneys have been recognized for inclusion in the “Virginia Super Lawyers” list and two of its
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce & Town of Elkton Announce Partnership Agreement
For Immediate Release May 20, 2022 Contact: Christopher Quinn Phone: 540-442-3936 e-mail: Chris@hrchamber.orgHarrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce & Town of Elkton Announce Partnership AgreementCommunity Outreach and Entrepreneurial DevelopmentHarrisonburg, VA — May 20, 2022 — The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Elkton have officially announced their partnership to promote entrepreneurial development and increased engagement with the local business community. The
Everence Representative Recognized for Helping Consumers
HARRISONBURG. Va. – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently named Chan Gingerich, LUTCF®, CLTC®, to the 2022 Marketplace Elite Circle of Champions.Gingerich is a Financial Services Representative with Everence Financial® in Harrisonburg, specializing in health insurance. He qualified for the recognition by helping more than 100 consumers access health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace® during an open enrollment period that ended Jan. 15. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Chamber Introduces New Nonprofit Award At Annual Ceremony
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce holds its first in-person awards banquet since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at Brix and Columns Vineyards in McGaheysville on Thursday.For Peirce MacGill, winning the Diversity Leadership Award at the annual Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce ceremony is not about him, but his team.The assistant director of economic development for the city of Harrisonburg said the award represents hard work by many shareholders in developing the B-Cubed
International firm selects Harrisonburg as U.S. base for high-end gravel bikes
For Immediate Release – April 12, 2022Contact: Michael Parks, Harrisonburg Director of Communications 540.432.7701Michael.Parks@harrisonburgva.govLAUF North America Timothy Rugg, US Operations Manager 202.821.8377timothy@laufcycling.comInternational firm selects Harrisonburg as U.S. base for high-end gravel bikesLAUF, based in Iceland, commits to lease customized space for showroom and distribution center on northern end of Downtown HARRISONBURG, Va. – Mayor Deanna Reed and members of Harrisonburg City
VBK ANNOUNCES 2022 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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Valley's Skilled Workforce, Shovel-Ready Sites Key To Recent Business Successes
Valley's Skilled Workforce, Shovel-Ready Sites Key To Recent Business Successes By IAN MUNRO Daily News-RecordDaily news Record | Mar 19, 2022 Casey Armstrong, assistant Rockingham County administrator and director for economic development, gives a presentation about the county's previous year and future in economic development Friday. In this slide is a picture of what the new part of the Merck facility in Elkton will look like after the $1 billion investment is complete.Ian Munro / DN-R Melissa
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce's B-Cubed program aids minority-owned businesses
B-Cubed program aids minority-owned businesses PUBLISHED JANUARY 30, 2022BY EMILY FREEHLING PrePOPsterous Gourmet Popcorn owner Tisha McCoy-Ntiamoah participated in the B-Cubed program. Photo by Norm ShaferA minority business assistance program in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County has helped 15 businesses and disbursed $21,700 in grant money in its first year of operation.With $200,000 in state and federal grant awards announced in October 2021, organizers of the Black- and Brown-Owned Business Growth
VALLEY BROKER NAMED VIRGINIA’S TOP REALTOR
VALLEY BROKER NAMED VIRGINIA’S TOP REALTOR® Kemper Funkhouser selected as Virginia’s REALTOR® of the Year HARRISONBURG, VA – (JANUARY 27, 2022) – The Virginia REALTORS® has named Shenandoah Valley REALTOR®, Kemper Funkhouser, its highest honor - Virginia REALTOR® of the Year! This honor is bestowed to professionals who have made proven contributions to the real estate industry through both professional achievement and outstanding volunteerism. This year’s awardee was selected by a committee of peers as a
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The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of our NEW & IMPROVED website
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of our NEW & IMPROVED website Great NEW features such as: Get involved with Chamber Committees Register for Business After Hours Engage with fellow members by joining Chamber Programs Find out what other members are doing through the Chamber Member Event Calendar Support other members through the Membership Directory RSVP for upcoming Chamber
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Chair and Chair-elect and Elects New Board Members
Harrisonburg, VA – January 21, 2022– The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, during its annual business meeting, elected its Board for 2022 and welcomed a new Chair and Chair-elect: Re-elected Board Members: • Umar Ali of First Citizens Bank for a 2nd Term • Kelly Blosser of Riddleberger Brothers for a 2nd Term • Quinton Callahan of Clark and Bradshaw for a 2nd Term Newly elected Board Member: • Josiah Rider of Atlantic Union Bank for his 1st Term Skip Weakley, of LB&D Insurance and
Northam Announces Grant Award To Bring Broadband To 41,000 Valley Homes
WEYERS CAVE — In two years, every home without internet in Rockingham and surrounding counties is slated to be connected through a regional broadband project. The state is awarding $722 million in grant funding to connect 278,000 homes without internet service across the commonwealth, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Monday at the campus of Blue Ridge Community College. “These funds will bring coverage to 70 Virginia counties from Lee, the farthest county to our west, to Accomack, which is where I’m from,
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Adopts Diversity Statement
Commitment to diversity and inclusion Harrisonburg, VA – November 1, 2021 – The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has adopted the following organizational statement on Diversity:The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels of our organization as well as the community at large. We believe that cultivating an environment that promotes, and lives by, inclusive values is a core component of a vibrant economy. These values
Two local programs honored with Virginia economic development grants
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Two local initiatives will soon have more help in supporting local businesses thanks to $100,000 in funds awarded to the City of Harrisonburg from the 2022 Virginia Statewide Business District Resurgence Grant. The grant, which was announced Wednesday by Gov. Ralph Northam’s office, will provide $50,000 to the Bricks & Clicks program, and another $50,000 to the B-Cubed: Black- and Brown-Owned Business Growth Program. Bricks & Clicks, led by Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR), is
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Announces Policy Priorities
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Announces Policy PrioritiesTransportation, Affordable Housing and Childcare are key to workforce issues Harrisonburg, VA – October 4, 2021 – The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has officially adopted, as immediate policy priorities, the areas of Transportation, Affordable Housing and Childcare. These three issues, through the Chamber Public Policy Committee, have been identified as key workforce concerns and will allow the
‘Coworking’ business partners with Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Broadway Coworking had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon. The coworking business is a shared professional workspace for professionals and small businesses to use. Broadway Coworking began in 2019 after co-founder Eugene Bare had the idea was born out of his own need to have a workspace outside of his home. “One of the biggest appeals of coworking is the community,” Bare said. “There is also the aspect of professionalism. Having a professional space
Next Generation Payments and Software Company Will Use Capital to Accelerate Growth and Fuel Expansion into New Markets
SpotOn Raises $40 Million Funding Round Led by Franklin Templeton and Dragoneer Investment Group Next Generation Payments and Software Company Will Use Capital to Accelerate Growth and Fuel Expansion into New Markets SpotOn co-founders Matthew and Zachary Hyman (Photo: Business Wire) SpotOn co-founders Matthew and Zachary Hyman (Photo: Business Wire) SpotOn co-founders Matthew and Zachary Hyman (Photo: Business Wire) June 11, 2019 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS
