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August Nonprofit Spotlight: ReEstablish Richmond

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area. The featured nonprofit for August 2021 is ReEstablish Richmond. Perkins Law salutes ReEstablish Richmond for connecting refugees and new immigrants to the resources needed to establish roots, build community, and become self-sufficient. To learn more about this organization and […]

Quick Intro to SBA 504 Loans

Virginia Community Capital recently hosted a recorded webinar, Supporting Small Businesses & Promoting Job Creation with SBA 504 Loans, featuring Zachary Petry and Chris Topping of 504 Capital. The presentation focused on what the SBA 504 loan program is and how it can be used. The SBA 504 loan program was created in 1958 to […]

The Different Forms of Bullying (and what to do about it)

When it comes to bullying, it is helpful to understand how the term is defined—not every mean, rude, or offensive act constitutes bullying (as a legal matter)—and that bullying comes in different forms.  Misuse of the term diminishes the plight of victims and desensitizes the public to the magnitude and severity of the problem. Common […]

15 Troubling Statistics About Bullying in America

As another school year is about to begin, students and parents are busy gathering supplies, shopping for clothes, and filling out school forms. Unfortunately, there is another sad reality for many when it comes to preparing for a new school year: a discussion about bullying. While bullying can be a sensitive subject to discuss with […]

Introduction to a New Flat Fee Service Package: Bullying Prevention & Resolution

School is intended to be a safe place focused on learning and development. However, thousands of students across the nation fall victim to bullying each and every day. Bullying is an epidemic that is linked with negative impacts on learning, health, behavior, and educational outcomes.  Accordingly, in an effort to protect students, Virginia has formally […]

Building Trust and Rapport in Virtual Communication

While the world is slowly opening again, certain aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic era seem to be here to stay (at least for the foreseeable future). In our “new normal,” hybrid and virtual modes of work are transforming the workforce. And as we continue to learn about and use virtual platforms, it is even more […]

New Era Healthcare – David Napier

Great presentation by local entrepreneur David Napier of New Era Healthcare at today’s 1 Million Cups Zoom meeting. New Era Healthcare is a new business that plans to address gaps in traditional healthcare by providing healthcare on-site. Through flexible, mobile healthcare, New Era Healthcare will bring the doctor’s office directly to patients and ensure that […]

July Nonprofit Spotlight: Nolef Turns

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for July 2021 is Nolef Turns. Visit www.nolefturns.org to learn more.