Virginia Finance Industry Newswire

New scam targeting families of Virginia inmates

TAZEWELL, Va. — A new scam circulating in Virginia is targeting families of incarcerated inmates. According to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, there have been recent reports of scammers victimizing families of inmates by contacting them and …

Candidates spar over debt claim in Virginia Beach election mailer

VIRGINIA BEACH — Residents in District 8 received an election mailer this week that alleges one of the City Council candidates running for the seat is “unfit for office” due to debt he owes. The advertisement, paid for and authorized by Friends of Stacy …

DNV Cheques Provides Business Check Cashing Services for Small Businesses in Northern Virginia

Small businesses across eight Northern Virginia communities gain same-day access to funds through DNV Cheques check cashing services. VA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DNV Cheques, a Virginia-based financial services …

RiverStreet files for bankruptcy

The group that’s installing broadband in Pittsylvania County has filed for bankruptcy.  RiverStreet Communications and 21 affiliated debtors filed for Chapter 11 protection October 21 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of …

Hot Picks: Three U.S. energy stocks with growth catalysts

Josh Silverstein, oil & gas analyst at UBS, joins BNN Bloomberg to share his Hot Picks in oil & gas. U.S. oil and gas stocks present different investment cases across producers and service providers. Valuations and the timing of future growth are …

Charles D. Hatley Named Virginia Lawyers Weekly's 2026 Leader of the Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melone Hatley, P.C. is proud to announce that Chief Executive Officer Charles D. Hatley has been named the 2026 Leader of the Year by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, the top …

1 big thing: 🏥 $150M health insurance relief

Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios By Sabrina Moreno Thousands of Virginians could see their monthly health insurance premiums shrink — or drop to $0 — under a new $150 million state savings program opening for enrollment Sunday. Why it matters: State …

Virginia Republican senator calls for General Assembly investigation of Sen. Louise Lucas

A Republican Virginia senator is calling for a General Assembly investigation into the recent allegations lobbed against Sen. Louise Lucas, a Democrat from Portsmouth. In a statement Friday, Sen. Bryce Reeves announced that he filed a Senate Resolution …

Tom Cotton of McLean, Virginia, wants to keep representing Arkansas in the U.S. Senate

On his Arkansas voter registration form, Sen. Tom Cotton claims his permanent residence as a 905-square-foot apartment near downtown Little Rock. In that very narrow sense, he “lives” in Arkansas. By any other measure — and through any fair-minded review …

SLS, IOVA, IBRX Slump In October As Biotech Stocks Hold Steady: Virginia Pension Fund Raised Stakes In All 3

Virginia Retirement Systems raised its stakes in all three stocks, with combined holdings worth nearly $3 million at September-end. China Universal and Mirae added to IOVA and IBRX, while other institutions cut positions. IOVA plunged after updated …

Virginia SCC offers health insurance shopping guidance

Open enrollment through Virginia's Insurance Marketplace begins Nov. 1. The State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance urges shoppers to compare not only monthly premiums but also deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, covered prescriptions …

Virginia Beach approves slate of new classes

VIRGINIA BEACH – The School Board on Tuesday approved a group of new classes in subjects ranging from cybersecurity to philosophy. The approved courses are anatomy and physiology, German (1-5), principles of management, philosophy logic, Advanced Placement …

Kalmar wins Virginia electric straddle carrier order

IN Brief: Kalmar will supply ten fully electric straddle carriers to Norfolk International Terminals during the third quarter of 2027. Lithium-ion batteries provide up to 600 minutes of operating time, depending on duty cycle and conditions. The machines …

From Converse's bankruptcy to Barnes & Noble's local shelves: 9 retail turnarounds

Steve Jobs returned to Apple $AAPL through the company's purchase of NeXT and became interim CEO in September 1997. On May 19, 2001, Apple opened its first two retail stores. That gave the computer maker a place of its own to sell directly to shoppers …

The RA Ambassador to the United States presented Armenia`s investment potential

ArmInfo. Armenian Ambassador to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan participated in and spoke at a roundtable discussion organized by the Virginia/DC District Export Council, the RA Embassy reported. In his speech, the Ambassador presented the agenda of …

Etihad Cargo partners with Virginia on cargo development

Etihad Cargo is teaming up with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) to examine how the two can create cargo opportunities at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The two signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the TIACA Air …

Armenia presents investment opportunities at U.S. business roundtable

Armenian Ambassador to the U.S. Narek Mkrtchyan participated in a roundtable discussion organized at the initiative of the Virginia and Washington, D.C. District Export Council, where he delivered remarks. In his address, the diplomat discussed the current …

Ambassador Mkrtchyan Highlights Armenia’s Investment Potential at Roundtable Organized by the Virginia/DC District ...

Virginia Tech researcher speaks to the pros and cons of putting data centers into space

(WSET) — As the debate over data centers continues here on Earth, researchers are looking to space as a possible alternative. Virginia Tech researcher speaks to the pros and cons of putting data centers into space. (Credit: Virginia Tech) At Virginia Tech …

Building Stronger Communities: Lexicon Bank Helps Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada Secure AHEAD Grant

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lexicon Bank is proud to announce that Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada (RTSNV) has been awarded funding through the AHEAD Program, supporting the nonprofit’s continued work …

Claddr brings audit-ready payment processing to research-use-only merchants, from the founders of Digital Hype Media

Claddr has every buyer confirm they are a qualified research buyer before payment and keeps a tamper-evident record of each order SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The team behind Digital Hype Media today …

New Supreme Court Brief Says Heller Rests on Unsupported Speculation—and Urges Rebriefing Before Its Extension to AR-15s

American Enlightenment Project’s Amicus Brief Comes Just Ahead of Dec. 2 Arguments in the Next Blockbuster Gun Case, Viramontes v. Cook Cty, Nos. 25-238, 25-566 WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American …

NERDS ON SITE REPORTS 76% IMPROVEMENT IN OPERATING RESULTS FOR Q1 FISCAL 2027 AND 63% REDUCTION IN SHAREHOLDER LOSS

Gross Margins Improve, Operating Expenses Decline 12%, and Canadian Business Recurring Revenue Grows Nearly 8% NERDS ON SITE INC. (CSE:NERD) LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nerds On Site Inc. (CSE: NERD; OTCQB: …

Citizens for Aasi Siddique Campaign Issues Formal Mandate for Global Ceasefire and Binding International Diplomacy

Mandate for Peace: Shifting Global Strategy from Military Escalation to Binding Diplomacy CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens for Aasi Siddique campaign today issued a formal mandate calling for an …

Pyra’s Prime AI Visibility Releases New Platform Tool That Identifies Errors of AI Answers About Brands

Prime AI Visibility Benchmark provides marketing teams evidence to investigate inaccurate product information and gaps in brand visibility NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pyra which builds AI agents for sales …

Jobma Expands Its Integration Ecosystem to 70+ Native Integrations, With Fraud Prevention Built In

Asana joins Workday, iCIMS, Greenhouse, and BambooHR in bringing one-way, live, AI interviews and pre-hire assessments into the tools hiring teams already use. MINNETONKA, MN, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jobma, the …

Medicare Agents Helpline Breaks Down GLP-1 Drug Coverage, Funeral Costs, and IRMAA Premium Surcharges

New guides explain GLP-1 drug coverage rules, what Medicare pays toward funeral costs, and how IRMAA affects premiums. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medicare Agents Helpline (medicareagentshelpline.com …

HSA for America Outlines December 1 HSA Plan Deadline for 2026 Tax Savings

HSA for America explains how a Health Savings Account reduces federal taxable income and why an HSA-qualified plan must be in place by December 1. CO, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HSA for America explains how a Health …

Foreign Refunds Need Both the Original and the Current Exchange Rate

The rate on the purchase date says what the customer paid. The rate on the refund date says what the refund costs. Currencylayer returns both. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A customer in Germany pays in euros …

AI Coding Assistants Still Hardcode Exchange Rates in Generated Code

AI coding tools can use Exchangeratesapi to replace outdated hardcoded currency values with accurate, up-to-date exchange rates. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ask an AI coding assistant for a currency …

AI Expense Agents Need Exchange Rates Looked Up by Date

Currencylayer helps AI expense agents convert receipts using historical exchange rates matched to each transaction date. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An AI expense agent reads a receipt well. From a photo of …

Currencylayer Now Covers More Than 170 Currencies

Currencylayer now covers 170+ currencies and precious metals, with historical rates and new live bid-ask data for finance teams. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Currencylayer now returns exchange rates for more …

LLM-Written Currency Code Rarely Checks Rate Freshness

A rate nobody checks looks just as current a week later. Exchangeratesapi dates every rate it returns, so code can refuse a stale one before it prices anything. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A typical AI- …

Arabian Desert Safari & Dream Night Tours Introduces Tailored Corporate Desert Safari Event

Plan your corporate event, year end dinner, or award cermony with Arabian Desert Safari & Dream Night Tours. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Take Team Building Beyond the Boardroom: Arabian Desert …

Form 941 (Q3-2026) Deadline Is November 2: TaxZerone Urges Employers & Tax Pros to E-File on Time to Avoid IRS Penalties

TaxZerone helps employers and tax professionals e-file Q3 2026 Form 941 before November 2 with affordable pricing to avoid costly IRS late-filing penalties. SANJOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the third- …

Solar Equity Solutions Named Best Solar Exit Company by Consumer Ratings Institute

Houston-based firm works with independent attorneys to help homeowners exit misrepresented solar leases, loans and power purchase agreements. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solar Equity Solutions, a Houston- …

Kvarn Capital launches Kvarn X Embedded, a new Crypto-as-a-Service business for European financial platforms

HELSINKI, UUSIMAA, FINLAND, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kvarn Capital Ltd (“Kvarn Capital”) launches Kvarn X Embedded, which lets banks, brokers, fintechs and other digital platforms across the European Economic Area bring crypto-asset …

AST Announces Record IP3 2026 Results: 70 Deals and $5.6M Invested in Collaborative Patent Defense

Eleventh annual program drew 27 voting members and 1,384 lots, with group licensing and member collaboration driving the record results PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Security Trust (AST) today …

September permit numbers down 11% from August 2026; down 6% from September 2025; down 1% for first nine months of 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Census Bureau recently released statewide totals for building permits issued in September and shows 1,680 single-family permits were pulled. The 1,680 permits …