Leading the Nation: Virginia’s Commitment to Military Families and Defense

Hear from Virginia legislative leaders on the Commonwealth’s commitment to military families, defense, and the policies that support Virginia’s continued competitiveness.

Winning the Military Talent Race: Virginia’s Defense Advantage

Defense and aerospace leaders discuss why they chose Virginia, what they need to grow, and why military-connected talent is critical to their future workforce.

Hosted by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Celebrate Virginia employers leading the way in recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans through the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program.

Sponsoring this event not only furthers the work of the Virginia Chamber, it also provides an opportunity to promote your business or organization in front of Virginia’s business and military leaders. Please contact Mary-Michael Wachur at m.wachur@vachamber.com to review available sponsorship opportunities.

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation is grateful for all of the member-businesses and partner organizations that contribute to making this event successful.

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In December 2025, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce presented Governor-elect Spanberger with Blueprint Virginia 2035, an action plan to foster long-term economic growth, global competitiveness, and a premier environment for military families and defense investment.

A critical focus of the Blueprint is statewide military workforce development, prioritizing the attraction, retention, and transition of service members, veterans, and military spouses to ensure economic stability and defense-aligned expansion across all regions of the Commonwealth.