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Khalid Jones moved to Richmond from New York City’s Upper West Side in April to start his new job as executive director of the Virginia Lottery. Virginia’s River City may move at a slightly slower pace than the city that never sleeps, but Jones found himself instantly at home. Richmond reminds Jones of his youth […]
Under new management
Washington Commanders fans did everything but sing “Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead” during the team’s Sept. 10 season opening game. It felt like a new day as the NFL team came away with a win against the Arizona Cardinals. FedEx Field was sold out, and the stands were packed with local fans instead of supporters […]
Talking telework
SHAWN AVERY President and CEO, Hampton Roads Workforce Council, Norfolk Prior to the pandemic, did Hampton Roads Workforce Council allow hybrid or remote work? We allowed employees to occasionally work remotely [due to] extenuating circumstances, such as car trouble, sick family members, etc. What is your policy today, and how is it working? Last year, we […]
Top of the class
In April, David Doré started his new job as Virginia Community College System chancellor, stepping into the shoes of the retired Glenn DuBois, who held the position for 21 years. A Pennsylvania native who once considered becoming a Jesuit priest, Doré is a former high school teacher who once took his students to meet PBS […]
2022 Taxes/Estates/Trusts Q&A
Yates Campbell & Hoeg LLP, Fairfax Title: Of counsel Education: Bachelor’s degree, Georgetown University; law degree, George Washington University; master of laws, University of Miami Family: My spouse, Ian Bolden (also a lawyer, but a different kind), and my step-daughter Career mentors: My colleagues Tom Campbell and Tom Yates, who have taught me so much about the law, people[...]
Vested interest
Eleven months into his first term in elected office, Gov. Glenn Youngkin can boast of several economic development successes and a few legislative wins, but one thing a lot of observers are discussing is his national profile and what it could mean in 2024. Youngkin — and his careful campaign to win over not only […]
Virginia Society of CPAs’ 2022 Virginia Economic Expectations Survey interviews
HAMPTON ROADS Richard E. Groover, CPA Shareholder | Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer PC Norfolk What local industries/sectors do you think have potential for growth? Continued growth around the Port of Virginia and green energy. … Entrepreneurs and local leaders have made substantial investments to tee up this area as part of a wind turbine corridor […]
