Employer Spotlight: Dewberry
Friday, July 26, 2024
Virginia Chamber of Commerce (https://www.vachamber.com)

Established in 1956 and headquartered in Fairfax, VA, Dewberry is a leading, market-facing firm with a proven history of providing multidisciplinary professional services to a wide variety of public and private-sector clients. Engineering News-Record ranked Dewberry as the #34 Top Design Firm in ... .. read more..

Governor Orders State Agencies to Clear Dangerous Homeless Camps
Friday, July 26, 2024
Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce (https://advocacy.calchamber.com)

Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies to act urgently to humanely remove homeless encampments from public spaces, prioritizing the most dangerous camps. His executive order pointed out that a June ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court (City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson et al.) r... .. read more..

8th Congressional District Candidates Spar at GOP Primary Debate
Friday, July 26, 2024
WMC (https://www.wmc.org)

Ahead of the primary in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, WMC hosted a debate for the GOP candidates vying for the open seat vacated by Mike Gallagher earlier in the year. The three candidates, State Senator Andre Jacque, former State Senator Roger Roth, and businessman Tony Wied answ... .. read more..

HR Boot Camp Seminars to Explain Key Aspects of Employment Life Cycle
Friday, July 26, 2024
Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce (https://advocacy.calchamber.com)

New to human resources or seeking a refresher? CalChamber employment law experts will explain key aspects of the employment life cycle in a two-part virtual seminar. The HR Boot Camp is scheduled for Thursday, August 22, and Friday, August 23, both days from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT; and Thursday,... .. read more..

Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg Announces Class of 2025
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Virginia Chamber of Commerce (https://www.vachamber.com)

FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the Leadership Fredericksburg Class of 2025. Fellows will meet monthly from September 2024 through May 2025. Sessions occur at businesses throughout the region. Participants hone their leadership skills and meet with nota... .. read more..

Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Rule in Effect Now
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce (https://advocacy.calchamber.com)

The state Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved the Cal/OSHA regulations to protect employees working indoors from heat illness. The regulations went into effect immediately upon OAL approving them on July 23. Requirements The regulations apply to virtually all indoor work areas when th... .. read more..

Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Staff Promotions
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Virginia Chamber of Commerce (https://www.vachamber.com)

Fredericksburg– The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber recently promoted Wendy Zelazny to Senior Vice President, Membership & Growth Strategies. Zelazny joined the Chamber over six years ago. The organization has experienced significant growth in its top tier membership levels because of h... .. read more..

George Mason’s vital role in advancing Virginia as America’s top state in bus...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Virginia Chamber of Commerce (https://www.vachamber.com)

CNBC has named Virginia America’s Top State for Business in 2024, and the No. 1 state for education, dual distinctions that highlight George Mason University’s impact as the largest and most innovative public university in Virginia and a top 50 public university nationally. Virginia finished in t... .. read more..