Month: September 2020

2020 Chambers of Commerce Election Center Now LIVE!

September 30th, 2020

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2020 Chambers of Commerce Election Center. The Chambers of Commerce Roundtable is a nonpartisan, issue education and election information organization made up of representatives from the state, local and regional chambers from all areas of the Commonwealth. The Chambers of Commerce […]

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UNITED HEALTHCARE – THE PATH FORWARD TO A NEXT-GENERATION HEALTH SYSTEM

September 30th, 2020

UnitedHealth Group is committed to leading in the development of a next-generation health system in a socially conscious way. A system that ensures every person has access to high-quality, affordable health care that meets their unique needs. We believe a next-generation health system should build on the strengths of the current system, enable public-private partnerships […]

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Update on the Virginia Chamber 2020 Signature Event Schedule

September 29th, 2020

In August, I announced that all of the Virginia Chamber signature events scheduled through the month of October would be transitioning to a virtual format. As the Chamber has continued to carefully monitor the ongoing pandemic and its impact on our Commonwealth, we have also evaluated our strategies for events scheduled for the remainder of […]

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Flagger Force: Safety Industry Roundtable: “How We Coped With COVID-19”

September 29th, 2020

Read the full article here. The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis hit the world unexpectedly. Not only did it affect individuals, but it also impacted businesses and industries. All types of businesses needed to adapt quickly and will need to continue to adjust as the world returns to what we once knew as normal. Flagger Force recently asked professionals in the […]

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DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CHAMBER ANNOUNCES TOM TOM CITIES RISING NEXTGEN COHORT

September 29th, 2020

Danville, Va. (September 28, 2020) – In partnership with the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia and the Tom Tom Foundation, the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce announced a new leadership development experience, NextGen: Southern Virginia, a virtual learning and networking opportunity for emerging leaders from the Dan River […]

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Virginia Chamber COVID-19 Bi-Weekly Update

September 25th, 2020

On July 15, the Safety and Health Codes Board of the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry adopted an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), as directed by Governor Northam, that mandates additional requirements for Virginia employers related to workplace safety due to COVID-19. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the Department of Labor […]

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Action Alert: Oppose Making DOLI Regulation Permanent

September 22nd, 2020

Members of the Business Community, Let the Safety and Health Code Board and Department of Labor and Industry know that you oppose making their burdensome regulation permanent by providing public comment by Friday, September 25th. Please register your comments on the DOLI website to show your opposition. A copy of the comment letter, submitted by […]

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InterChange Takes Ownership Stake In Shenandoah Valley Railroad

September 17th, 2020

  A Shenandoah Valley Railroad train carries freight down the line. Mount Crawford-based InterChange Group has taken a stake in the railway’s ownership Mount Crawford-based logistics, transportation and development firm InterChange Group became part owner of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad last week, according to Lance Arey, the general manager of the railway firm. Arey said […]

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2020 Virginia Conference On Energy Diversity & Corporate Sustainability Hosts Industry Leaders From Across the Commonwealth to Discuss Innovative Leadership for Virginia’s Future

September 17th, 2020

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2020 Virginia Conference on Energy Diversity & Corporate Sustainability concluded, hosted for the first time as a virtual program. The conference featured industry leaders to discuss innovative strategies to advance corporate sustainability initiatives that promote long term economic success. Keynote speaker, Ken Sullivan, President & CEO of Smithfield Foods, […]

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NWFCU Foundation Donates $10,000 to Inova Cares Clinic for Children

September 17th, 2020

Herndon, Va. (September 17, 2020) –The Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU) Foundation, the charitable arm of Northwest Federal Credit Union, recently presented a check for $10,000 to Hunter Gunn, Director of the Inova Cares Clinic for Children. The clinic provides much needed pediatric services to children of mothers on Medicaid, or without insurance. “We are […]

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