Virginia is the best state for business, if we can keep it
Originally published by the Richmond Times-Dispatch On July 10, Virginia deservedly regained its recognition as the best state in which to do business, according to CNBC. It is the fourth time that Virginia has achieved the top spot in CNBC’s business rankings, but the first time since the commonwealth was named No. 1 in 2011. Virginia was […]
Barry DuVal Joins WNTW to discuss Virginia’s Right-To-Work Law
In a recent WNTW radio interview, Virginia Chamber President and CEO, Barry DuVal, shared the growing concern among the business community that Virginia’s Right-To-Work Law could be repealed in the 2020 General Assembly Session. DuVal feels there is confusion about what the Right-To-Work law actually does for employees across the Commonwealth based on candidate responses […]
Chamber’s Blueprint Virginia 2025 has encouraged regional leaders to take long view of goals, instead of looking at short-term gains
For the first time since 2011, Virginia reclaimed its position in the CNBC annual rankings as the best state for business. The rankings are based on such metrics as the cost of doing business, education and cost of living. At a breakfast event with the Danville-Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce on Thursday morning, Barry DuVal, president […]
Virginia Reclaims Position as Best State for Business
In a year marked by historic economic development deals Virginia is recognized as number one in CNBC’s 2019 ranking of America’s Top States for Business. “Virginia has long been blessed by a strong economy and we are proud to be recognized, once again, as the best state for business,” said Virginia Chamber President & CEO […]
R.E. Lee Companies
In 1939, R.E. Lee Companies took on its first project – Thomas Jefferson’s presidential library Eighty years ago, a construction company opened in the small town of Charlottesville, Virginia. The legacy of R.E. Lee Companies comes from a long line of entrepreneurial thinking. The company grew and evolved from building distinctive estates to commercial construction and […]
Vandeventer Black to host Mid-Atlantic Capital Sources Forum in Downtown Norfolk on November 15
The Mid-Atlantic Capital Sources Forum in Downtown Norfolk Norfolk, VA (October 31, 2018) – The Mid-Atlantic Capital Sources Forum™ will present a unique opportunity for business owners, private investors and professionals to hear directly from capital sources, including private equity firms and lenders, regarding their investment goals and directives. Hosted by Vandeventer Black LLP and […]
Smithfield Foods Donates $50,000 to the Virginia Chamber Foundation
SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., is pleased to announce a $50,000 donation to The Virginia Chamber Foundation to advance the group’s goal of strengthening the state’s business climate as well as directly supporting the HIRE VETS NOW program. HIRE VETS NOW provides access to transitioning service members and […]
Virginia Chamber Foundation and Virginia Department of Veterans Services Recognize State Military Installations for Partnership in HIRE VETS NOW Program
Virginia Chamber Foundation and Virginia Department of Veterans Services Recognize State Military Installations for Partnership in HIRE VETS NOW Program Representatives from Fort Belvoir, Fort Lee and NAS Norfolk Honored For Joint Efforts To Help Transitioning Service Members, Veterans and Spouses Network with Potential Civilian Employers (RICHMOND) Representatives from three of Virginia’s largest military installations […]
VA Chamber Members Awarded For Commitment to Hiring Veterans At 2018 Virginia Workforce Conference
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize its members who were awarded with Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Awards at today’s 2018 Virginia Workforce Conference for their ongoing commitment to creating and increasing employment opportunities for Veterans in Virginia. With over 800 in attendance, today’s conference, Creating Connections to Virginia’s Business […]
Paws for Purple Hearts Announces Call for Volunteers
Paws for Purple Hearts Seeks Volunteers Do you love dogs, appreciate our Veterans and Service Members, and want to help out? Well Paws for Purple Hearts has just the opportunities for you! Our Virginia site is always in search of new volunteers, donors and other connectors. If any of these opportunities interest you, email Christina […]
