Commission on Unemployment Compensation Workgroup Convenes Inaugural Meeting
On September 18, the Commission on Unemployment Compensation’s Adjustments to Weekly Benefits Workgroup met for the first time. Created by legislation from the 2025 General Assembly session, the workgroup is tasked to study making annual adjustments, based on the average weekly wage, to individual weekly benefit amounts for unemployment compensation. The workgroup received two presentations […]
Virginia Prepares for Fiscal Shifts Ahead
The Senate Finance and Appropriations, House Appropriations, and House Finance Committees Governor Youngkin’s Fiscal Assessment Governor Glenn Youngkin presented his assessment of Virginia’s fiscal position to the Joint Money Committee, identifying four key points about the Commonwealth’s financial standing: Financial Position: Virginia has generated $10 billion in excess revenue through consecutive surpluses, with a $4.7 […]
Press Release: Virginia Chamber Names Two Strategic Hires
Virginia Chamber Names Two Strategic Hires RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the addition of Andrew Sinclair and Sarah Owen to its team. Sinclair will serve as the Vice President of Public Policy Development and Executive Director of the Chamber Foundation, joining the organization’s Executive Leadership Team. Owen has been named […]
Press Release: The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Announces 2025-2026 Officers and Board Members
THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES ANNOUNCES 2025-2026 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 Officers and Board of Directors. The VACCE Officers / Executive Committee members are: Chair – Tracy Hale Clark, Louisa County Chamber of Commerce Chair-Elect – Courtney Thompson, […]
Press Release: 2025 Healthcare Conference Gathered Leaders to Shape Virginia’s Health Future
2025 Healthcare Conference Gathered Leaders to Shape Virginia’s Health Future RICHMOND, VA – Yesterday, the Virginia Chamber Foundation, in partnership with the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA), hosted the 15th Annual Virginia Healthcare Conference at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. This year’s event, themed “Creating a Blueprint for the Future of Virginia’s Health,” brought […]
Press Release: Virginia Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Two New Team Members
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Two New Team Members RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the addition of two new members to its team, Carter T. Whitelow and Sarah Muse. Whitelow has joined as the Vice President of Government Relations and Muse has joined as the Director of Marketing and Brand Management. “We […]
Press Release: Virginia Ranked Ninth in Chief Executive Magazine’s 2025 CEO Survey of Best and Worst States for Business
Virginia Ranked Ninth in Chief Executive Magazine’s 2025 CEO Survey of Best and Worst States for Business RICHMOND, VA – Chief Executive magazine today announced that Virginia ranked ninth on its annual list of the Best and Worst States for Business, an improvement of three spots since last year and the first time the Commonwealth […]
Press Release: Virginia Chamber Foundation Launches Blueprint Virginia 2035 Statewide Survey and Regional Tour to Shape the Commonwealth’s Future
Virginia Chamber Foundation Launches Blueprint Virginia 2035 Statewide Survey and Regional Tour to Shape the Commonwealth’s Future Comprehensive Survey and Regional Tour Released to Promote Statewide Representation for the Commonwealth’s Next Policy-Driven Strategic Plan RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – The Virginia Chamber Foundation today launched a statewide survey to gather input for Blueprint Virginia 2035, the Commonwealth’s […]
