Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Marks 25 Years of Regional Impact and Launches New Strategic Plan
Danville, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a milestone year in 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the merger between the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. The historic merger ushered in a new era of regional cooperation, strengthening the business community and laying the […]
The Future Is Regional: Chamber Annual Meeting to Spotlight the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC)
Danville, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce invites business and community leaders to its Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, for a forward-focused conversation about the next chapter of economic growth in Southern Virginia. This year’s program will introduce the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC) – Virginia’s newest megaregion and a bold […]
Private college leader: 23,000 students could see their tuition assistance grants reduced
A modest investment by the General Assembly can prevent that disruption at a moment when students and families already face substantial uncertainty from changes in federal student aid policy enacted in last summer’s reconciliation law, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” To read more, click here.
Virginia’s Tuition Assistance Grant: A smart investment in talent and opportunity | Guest column – Gilbert T. Bland
Virginia has long recognized that access to higher education is not just a personal aspiration; it is a public good. The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG), created in 1972 to help state residents attend nonprofit independent colleges, embodies that understanding in practice. TAG awards go exclusively to Virginians, ensuring that public dollars follow them to Virginia-based […]
VIRGINIA BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS LEADERS URGE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROTECT STATE’S ECONOMY AND REPUTATION IN STATE BUDGET
More than 50 Virginia businesses and Virginia business organizations from across the state urge budget writers to exclude Senate’s termination of Data Center Retail Sales and Use Tax Exemption from final budget A statewide coalition of more than 50 prominent Virginia businesses and business organizations from across the state today asked Virginia legislators to protect […]
Orange County Music Fest at Montpelier
Celebrate history and summer in true Virginia style at the Orange County Music Fest at Montpelier, a one-of-a-kind live music event honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America. Taking place July 3rd, 2026, this unforgettable Independence weekend celebration brings together incredible country music, great local flavors, and […]
Virginia Business Opinion: Making the business case for InternshipsVA
In a Virginia Business opinion piece by Dennis Treacy and Jennifer Siciliano, they argue that the new statewide InternshipsVA initiative will help Virginia employers develop and retain talent by expanding high-quality, paid internships through public-private collaboration. The program offers practical guidance and matching grants to make internships more affordable for small and mid-sized businesses, while giving […]
Governor Spanberger Announces Expansion of Paid Internship Opportunities with Virginia Businesses
InternshipsVA Helps Businesses Create Internship Programs RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today launched InternshipsVA, a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher education students in Virginia. The Commonwealth has committed $14.5 million each year to support this program. The Governor was joined by leaders of the Virginia […]
Jennifer Siciliano, Chief External Affairs Officer of UVA Health, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber Board of Directors
RICHMOND, VA–February 4, 2026–The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the election of Jen Siciliano, chief external affairs officer of UVA Health, as chair of the Virginia Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2026. Siciliano was elected during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and brings over 30 years of leadership and public policy experience to the role. […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Launches New Car Seat Safety Program, Certified as a Virginia Safety Seat Check Station
Fredericksburg, VA, (January 29, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) has been certified as a Safety Seat Check Station by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), effective January 2026. The program was made possible after four members of the Integrated Management for the Prevention and Care of Trauma (IMPACT) Team completed the three-day Child Passenger […]
