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Governor Northam Announces App That Makes Small, Women-Owned, and Minority-Owned Businesses More Acc
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Commonwealth of VirginiaOffice of Governor Ralph S. Northam
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · September 29, 2021
Office of the GovernorAlena.Yarmosky@governor.virginia.gov
Department of General ServicesDena.Potter@DGS.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of ...read more
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Monday, September 20, 2021
Eastern Mennonite School will host a virtual coffee and economic outlook presentation on Wed., Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m.
Dr. Jason Fink, James Madison University professor of finance, director of research with Graves-Light, and an EMS dad will present insights on the stock and bond markets. Participants can also interact with EMS students, PBMares, and The Community Foundation.
Register to receive a ...read more
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Tuesday, August 03, 2021
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Virginia wins CNBC Top State for Business in 2021State repeats victory of 2019
PUBLISHED JULY 13, 2021BY KATE ANDREWS / KATHERINE SCHULTERalph Northam appears on CNBC on July 13, 2021.
Virginia was named CNBC’s top state for business for the second time in a row, beating out North Carolina and Texas, as well as being the first state to win the honor five times, the network said Tuesday ...read more
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Thursday, July 01, 2021
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Friday, April 23, 2021
VIRGINIA’S STABLE CRAFT BREWING AT HERMITAGE HILL TO BECOME FIRST BREWERY ON EAST COAST TO LAUNCH ZERO FOOD WASTE INITIATIVE WAYNESBORO, VA – (April 22, 2021) -
entral Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, will become the first brewery on the East Coast to launch a zero food waste initiative for its award-winning brewery, restaurant and ...read more
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Friday, April 02, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce announces their new President & CEO, Christopher “Chris” Quinn April 2, 2021 –
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Christopher “Chris” Quinn has been selected as the Chamber’s new President & CEO. Quinn will start his new role as President & CEO on April 29, 2021, working remotely until ...read more
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Monday, March 22, 2021
3/22/21 For Immediate Release The Harrisonburg Farmers Market Opens for the Season!
On Saturday, April 3, the Harrisonburg Farmers Market (HFM) will officially open for its Regular Market Season! Over 50 local farmers and artisans will participate in the market at the Tuner Pavilion, which has been the market location for 13 years. “Along with a variety of fresh, local produce, flowers, bread, ...read more
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Saturday, March 06, 2021
New Dining Write-off: Business owners will receive a 100% deduction for any qualifying business meals.WE WANT TO BE SURE YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A GREAT NEW PERK FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
Business owners will receive a 100% deduction for any qualifying business meals.
Thanks to recent legislation, your business can now deduct 100% of food or beverages “provided by a restaurant” for entertaining ...read more
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
For Release – February 23, 2021
Contact: Christopher Jones, Chair, Diversity Business Council Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce 540-437-7788 Christopher.Jones@whsv.com
Black and Brown Owned Business Growth Program Launched in City & County
HARRISONBURG, VA – B-Cubed, or B³, is an initiative of the ...read more
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Governor Northam Announces $524 Million in New Funding for Virginia Rent Relief Program
~ Federal stimulus funds available to help landlords and tenants impacted by COVID-19 pandemic ~
ARLINGTON—Governor Ralph Northam today announced $524 million in new federal funding to help keep Virginia families in their homes amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Virginia Rent Relief Program ...read more
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Atlantic Union Bank is proud to support business clients through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).The COVID-19 relief bill containing the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act has enabled a new round of PPP funding for eligible borrowers. For additional details visit:https://www.atlanticunionbank.com/about/helpful-links/sba-ppp Member FDIC.
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Friday, January 29, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · January 29, 2021
Office of the GovernorContact: Alena YarmoskyEmail: Alena.Yarmosky@governor.virginia.gov
Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesContact: Michael WallaceEmail: Michael.Wallace@vdacs.virginia.gov
Smiley’s Ice CreamContact: Derek SmileyEmail: dsmiley@smileysicecream.com
Governor Northam Announces Ice Cream ...read more
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Friday, January 29, 2021
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce2021 Economic OutlookFebruary 19th, 8:00 – 9:30 am
Driving the Economy After a WreckAssessing the Damage – 2020Needed Repairs – 2021Just Like New?
The Big PictureTom Barkin, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Presentation/Remarks followed by Q&A time
The Local EconomyBrian Shull, Economic Development DirectorCity of ...read more
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Commonwealth of VirginiaOffice of Governor Ralph S. Northam
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · January 27, 2021
Office of the GovernorAlena.Yarmosky@governor.virginia.gov
Virginia Enacts First-in-the-Nation Permanent COVID-19 Workplace Safety and Health Standards Amid Pandemic
~ Governor Northam approves standard recently adopted by Safety and Health ...read more
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