2024 Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Executive Forum and Virginia Values Veterans Awards Draws Crowd of 500 Attendees
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Today, the 2024 Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Executive Forum & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program, hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, Virginia Department of Veterans Services, and the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation, concluded with the participation of over 500 attendees. In its sixth year as a co-hosted event, the morning forum […]
VIRGINIA FORUM ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DRAWS CROWD OF 300 IN WILLIAMSBURG
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the Virginia Forum on Infrastructure and Its Impact on Economic Development concluded with a crowd of 300 participants. In its second year, this event brought together key leaders, industry experts, and stakeholders to explore the crucial role of infrastructure in driving economic development. The event, hosted by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation […]
VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT & CEO TO RETIRE IN 2025
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – At this week’s Virginia Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee meeting in Richmond, Barry DuVal announced his plans to retire as President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce in early 2025. He was born and raised in Virginia and grew up in Newport News. Barry DuVal served as Mayor of […]
Virginia’s New Permitting Dashboard Solidifies Virginia’s Status as the Top State for Business
Business thrives on transparency. Running a business requires careful planning, and it’s impossible to plan if good information isn’t readily available. One area that has traditionally been very non-transparent is the permitting process. Businesses require a wide variety of permits to operate, but permit applications often seem to sit in a black box for months […]
A program developed in SWVa will serve as a statewide model to address a shortage of health care workers
A program developed in SWVa will serve as a statewide model to address a shortage of health care workers The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation is partnering with the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers, which was founded in 2019 in response to the region’s urgent need for health care workers. A program developed in […]
STATEMENT OF VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT & CEO ON VIRGINIA’S POSITION AS CNBC’S TOP STATE FOR BUSINESS RANKING
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Barry DuVal, President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement regarding Virginia’s recognition as “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC. “Virginia’s ranking as the Top State for Business reaffirms our conviction that Virginia is the premier state for business. It highlights our strong education system, availability of […]
Partnerships Needed to Strengthen Dental Workforce
Partnerships Needed to Strengthen Dental Workforce By Ryan Dunn Imagine if your local hospital employed more doctors than nurses. The ratio would likely turn the efficiency of care on its head, not to mention create the kind of fiscal havoc that could put internal accounting departments into wholesale cardiac arrest. Even so, a version of […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Statement of Support – Mountain Valley Pipeline Announcement
“Since MVP was announced a decade ago, the Virginia Chamber has championed the project to help meet the energy demands of working families and small and large businesses across the commonwealth. Not only is natural gas a cleaner burning fuel than other traditional energy sources, it also is an affordable, reliable heating and power source. […]
Virginia Chamber Foundation and Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association Co-Host 2024 Virginia Health Care Conference – Draws 300 Attendees
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Today, the Virginia Chamber Foundation in partnership with the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association hosted the 2024 Virginia Health Care Conference. In its 14th year, this year’s theme centered around “Healthy Communities, Strong Economy: Using Collaboration and Innovation to Grow a Community,” and brought together leading industry experts, policymakers, and members […]
One Year Later: An Update from Virginia Works by Carrie Roth, Commissioner, Virginia Works
Just over a year ago at ITAC (Industrial Turnaround Corporation) in Chesterfield County, with great celebration from the business community and job seekers, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB2195 and SB1470 creating the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement – what we call Virginia Works – consolidating Virginia’s workforce programs to create, sustain, and retain […]
