Large Business of the Year

Written by: Top of Virginia Regional Chamber

“2020 was a year we would all like to move on from, but I am so proud of the YHB family for serving our community with passion, resources, and hope. Hope that no matter what the future holds, as a community, we are unstoppable,” said YHB nominator, Jeremy Shen.

Accounting firms tend to be very scheduled and organized with how they conduct business, especially as tax time rolls around. Yount, Hyde, and Barbour (YHB) CPAs & Consultants were able to flip the switch as a virus spanned the globe causing unique business and working situations. The year also saw a racial injustice movement brought to the forefront of our thoughts and a protest to the streets in front of YHB facilities.

The organization found itself helping clients apply for needed Payment Protection Program (PPP) loans, assisting with HR policies that were changing, and hosting free webinars that thousands of viewers took advantage of. That could have been difficult enough for any business.

YHB also realized that the racial injustice movement affected not only their facilities but their clients and staff. Staff members were allowed to peacefully demonstrate without taking Paid Time Off, and offices hung signs of support.

Congratulations to YHB for winning the Large Business of the Year Award. They and their fellow nominees: Blue Ridge Industries, Shenandoah University, The Village at Orchard Ridge, and Valley Health, have done outstanding work in a year that most would say was anything but superb.

From left to right: Claire Manspile, Jeremy Shen, Olivia Hutton, Will Murphy, and Adrian Taylor