News for Chamber
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Amanda R. Sansone has joined the firm as an attorney in its Charlottesville office. Amanda focuses her practice on labor and employment law and commercial litigation. Amanda’s employment law practice supports businesses in a variety of industries with advice and counsel on high-stakes compliance issues. She has experience handling all phases of litigation ...read more
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Blue Ridge Safety Association (BRSA), the Shenandoah Valley’s leading nonprofit safety network, proudly recognizes employees from two local organizations who have earned their OSHA 10-Hour General Industry cards — demonstrating a strong commitment to building safer and healthier workplaces.
Stephen Wright and Bryan Edson with Lakeside Book and Chris Anderson with Precision Tube successfully ...read more
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Pendleton Community Bank (PCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonah Pence as President, effective July 23, 2026.
Jonah assumes the role following the recent leadership transition in which Neil Hayslett was appointed Chief Executive Officer after the retirement of longtime CEO Bill Loving. The appointment reflects the Board of Directors' continued commitment to a thoughtful succession ...read more
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Effective July 13, 2026, Neil Hayslett has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer and President of Allegheny Bancshares, Inc. (ABI) and CEO of Pendleton Community Bank (PCB), succeeding Bill Loving following his retirement after 26 years of distinguished leadership.
A respected community banker with more than 35 years of experience, Neil has been an integral part of PCB's leadership team ...read more
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Thursday, July 09, 2026
Telamon is supporting Virginia students in getting Ready for the next School Year!
Telamon is gearing up for back-to-school and we want to make sure every student walks in prepared, confident, and ready to learn.
We have put together an Amazon wish list with much-needed supplies for our students. These items will directly support over 300 high school and college students across Accomack, ...read more
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Monday, April 13, 2026
Running a beauty salon in the Shenandoah Valley takes more than talent behind the chair. According to Booksy's analysis of salon and small business data, poor cash management is the cause of 82% of small business failures — and 20% of small businesses fail within their very first year. The good news is that with the right financial habits in place, salon owners in Harrisonburg and Rockingham ...read more
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Monday, March 16, 2026
Recession-proofing your business means building resilience before conditions force it — not scrambling mid-contraction. The Federal Reserve found that 56% of small employer firms struggled to cover operating expenses in a stable economy; a downturn compounds that pressure fast. For Harrisonburg businesses navigating JMU's seasonal revenue cycles and Rockingham County's manufacturing base, the ...read more
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Hiring well is one of the most consequential decisions a new business owner makes — and the cost of getting it wrong is far higher than most people expect. A bad hire costs at least 30% of that employee's first-year earnings, with total replacement costs reaching one to two times their annual salary. In Harrisonburg's growing economy, where your early team members shape your culture, your ...read more
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Tuesday, March 03, 2026
For the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce and its members, business resilience is no longer a “nice to have.” It’s a daily requirement. From cyber threats and severe weather to supply chain disruptions and remote work demands, local businesses in Rockingham County face the same digital risks as national firms—often with fewer resources.
A strong IT infrastructure is not about having ...read more
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Virtue Solar, a solar installation company in Virginia, publishes new analysis showing solar remains a strong investment despite the elimination of the 30% residential tax credit — and explains why demand is actually accelerating.
VIRGINIA — With the 30% federal residential solar tax credit eliminated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as of December 31, 2025, homeowners across the country are ...read more
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