SB766 would add chain saws to the list of items eligible for purchase during Virginia's sales tax "holiday" for hurricane preparedness in May, when consumers can buy flashlights and duct tape without paying the state's 5% tax.

The award-winning STIHL iCademy Web-based learning program, which provides customized training for all registered STIHL dealer owners and their employees, is closing in on its one millionth test recorded. To celebrate this milestone, the company is presenting the STIHL iCademy Challenge "Train2Gain" Sweepstakes for STIHL dealers.

TIHL Inc. brings back the largest, most comprehensive national sales event in its history with STIHL Dealer Days, which launched nationwide April 23.

Sixty-five cyclists from across North America took to Virginia's scenic byways last week for the 2011 STIHL Tour des Trees to benefit the TREE Fund, America's largest fundraiser for tree research.

Popular Mechanics honored STIHL with a 2010 Breakthrough Award for the STIHL HSA 65 hedge trimmer, the first product with 36-volt STIHL Lithium-Ion battery-power technology

STIHL, already recognized as the number one selling brand of chain saws and cut-off machines worldwide, reached another milestone as the number one selling brand of gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment in America.

Stihl Outdoor Rural Lifestyle Power Equipment will donate a chain saw for the winner of the NYFB YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award.

John Duggan, Jr., 29-year old entrepreneur and owner of Duggan Bros., is proud of the way his business stands out along U.S. Highway 441 north of Ocala, Fla. Gleaming green and red tractors and assorted implements are lined up in perfect order.