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Friday, August 29, 2025
For Immediate Release  August 29, 2025  CONTACT: Candy Gaines, Marketing & Communications CoordinatorEMAIL:       cgaines@hwllp.cpa   Hantzmon Wiebel CEO, Jennifer S. Lehman, to be Honored with Virginia Business Women in Leadership AwardCharlottesville, VA — Hantzmon Wiebel LLP is proud to announce that CEO and Managing Partner, Jennifer S. Lehman, CPA, CGMA, has been recognized by Virginia ...read more
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Rockingham County Public Schools (RCPS) and the Rockingham County Government will host a Community Conversation on Workforce Development and Massanutten Technical Center (MTC) Programming on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 9:00–10:00 a.m. at Frieden Farms (4626 Friedens Church Rd, Mt. Crawford, VA 22841). This event is designed to bring together educators, county leaders, and business ...read more
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
John Flora was recently recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly in its “Virginia’s Go To Lawyers for Tax Law 2025” list published on August 25, 2025. Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s “Go To Lawyers” lists are intended to recognize leading lawyers in a particular field who are: “(a) a senior expert in his or her field, well-versed in case law, statutes and regulations; (b) experienced, with a record of ...read more
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Monday, August 25, 2025
Flora Pettit announces that eight of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of TheBest Lawyers in America®. The attorneys listed include Michael E. Derdeyn, John W. Flora, Richard H. Howard-Smith, Donald D. Long, Marc A. Peritz, Jennifer E. Shirkey, Cathleen P. Welsh, and J. Page Williams.  Mr. Derdeyn was selected in the practice area of Commercial ...read more
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Seth J. Ragosta was recently elected as a Board of Governors Member of the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar. The section provides information regarding family law to the public through its website and its publications (including Children and Divorce, Marriage in Virginia, Divorce in Virginia, Spare the Child, and Financial Issues in Divorce). The Virginia legislature periodically seeks ...read more
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Thursday, August 07, 2025
Blue Ridge Safety Association Recognizes OSHA 10 General Industry RecipientsWorkforce safety strengthened as local employees complete OSHA 10-Hour training program   Tony Estela - Production Coordinator, Tyanna Taylor - Quality Assurance & Safety Technician and Nick Garrety (not pictured) Quality & Safety Manager with Friendship Industries proudly display their OSHA 10-Hour General Industry ...read more
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Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company in Virginia, has released a new blog post titled “What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Solar in Virginia”.  It explores the implications of the recent "One Big Beautiful Bill" on the solar industry, particularly for Virginia residents. Signed into law on July 4th, 2025, this significant piece of energy legislation introduces several changes to ...read more
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Monday, June 23, 2025
Virtue Solar, a trusted local solar installer serving Central Virginia since 2015, has published a new blog post explaining important developments in Congress that could significantly affect the federal solar tax credit. The post outlines proposed changes in the Senate that would shorten the timeline for claiming the 30% federal tax credit—especially for homeowners. Under the current ...read more
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Friday, June 13, 2025
In the not-so-distant past, a business transaction often came with a smile, a shared moment, maybe even a conversation about the weather or the kids. But the growing dominance of touchscreens, chatbots, and home-office routines has dulled those sparks. Small businesses—the ones built on trust, neighborhood familiarity, and human presence—now face a digital frost. The irony is stark: as the world ...read more
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
New Blog: What Do Watts, Kilowatts, and Kilowatt-Hours Really Mean for Solar?If you're looking into solar for your home, you've probably come across numbers like “10kW system” or “produces 12,000 kWh per year.” And if those numbers feel a bit abstract, you’re not alone.  We’ve been installing quality solar in Virginia since 2015, and just published a new article to break it all down in plain ...read more
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Friday, May 16, 2025
Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company serving Harrisonburg, VA, has released a new blog post discussing critical proposed changes to Virginia's net metering policy by Dominion Energy. As a company committed to building high-quality solar systems, Virtue Solar highlights the significant implications of these changes for homeowners looking to install solar, as well as commercial solar ...read more
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Wednesday, October 09, 2024
In today’s competitive business environment, identifying and utilizing the right expertise is crucial for growth. Success in sales and marketing goes beyond having a strong product or service; it requires strategically addressing gaps with the right professionals. Finding these experts can significantly impact your business's trajectory. This article provides practical steps to help you make ...read more
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