Virginia Chamber of Commerce Releases 2017 Legislative Report Card
RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today released its 2017 Legislative Report Card, which grades legislators based on their support of pro-business policies during the 2017 legislative session. The Legislative Report Card recognizes legislators for their support for the principles and initiatives outlined in the Chamber’s long-term jobs plan for growth, Blueprint Virginia. A […]
Business Briefs – Week of May 1-5
Chamber County gives input on VA Chamber Blueprint South Hill Enterprise O’Connor Brewing, Axis Global Enterprises among 50 businesses honored by Virginia Chamber Pilot Over 30 NoVA companies receive Fantastic 50 Awards Northern Virginia Magazine Tech companies face growth challenges in Charlottesville CBS19 Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 List Fairfax County EDA Convoke Named […]
Save the Date for the Smithfield, VA Forum on June 21st!
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s ForumPlus and Businesses for the Bay programs are teaming up to host a joint Forum in Smithfield, Virginia on June 21st. The combined Forum aims to provide a space for business professionals and watershed, conservation, and community groups to come together in a day of discussion surrounding local environmental […]
Chamber Briefings Newsletter – April 2017
Last night, we were pleased to recognize 50 of the fastest-growing companies in Virginia at the 22nd Annual Fantastic 50 Awards in Chantilly. These 50 companies are leading the way in advancing a better business environment in the Commonwealth, raising personal incomes of Virginians, attracting top talent, and making their communities better places to live and work. […]
Business Briefs – April 24-28
Chamber Canadian Chamber of Commerce CEO visits Richmond Virginia Business Magazine Seven Richmond-area companies named among the state’s 50 fastest-growing private firms RTD Three Loudoun-based companies receive Virginia Chamber ‘Fantastic 50’ award Loudoun Times Stafford’s Darkblade honored for revenue growth Free Lance-Star A calmer pace Virginia Business Magazine A ‘franchise-ish’ approach Virginia Business Magazine A […]
Virginia Chamber Unveils 22nd Annual List of Virginia’s Fastest Growing Companies – the Fantastic 50
Chantilly – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce celebrated fifty of the fastest growing Virginia companies at the twenty second annual “Virginia’s Fantastic 50 Awards Banquet” on April 27 at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly. More than 400 attendees participated in the banquet to recognize the companies for their success. “We know that companies will grow […]
Business Briefs – Week of April 17-21
Chamber Barry DuVal op ed: Virginia’s future depends on energy Pilot CEO of Virginia Chamber of Commerce Making Sure Southside Included in Economic Development Plan WSLS (Video) Chamber chief talks with local leaders Mecklenburg Sun VEDP President and CEO Stephen Moret comments on his first 100 days in office Times-Virginian Peace seeks return to 97th […]
Business Briefs – Week of April 10-14
Chamber VA Chamber of Commerce builds roadmap for state business growth WRIC (video) Editorial: Time to move forward on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline RTD Optimism high among chief executives of small to medium-sized businesses in region, survey shows RTD Reserving a place in the Center of the Universe Herald-Progress Thunder in the Hills: A Nomination […]
Business Briefs – Week of April 3-7
Chamber In Virginia, the Trump effect on environment is beginning to come into focus Pilot Poll finds overwhelming support for Chesapeake Bay cleanup “blueprint” Pilot Chambers to hold roundtable discussion April 18 Gazette-Virginian People – April 2017 Virginia Business Kaine talks budget priorities with local business leaders Free Lance-Star Local GO Virginia board meets for […]
Chamber Briefings Newsletter – March 2017
This month, a number of state rankings articles were released. Virginia was ranked the best state for higher education by SmartAsset, up from 2nd in both 2015 and 2016. While Virginia generally receives high marks in the higher ed category of many rankings, we continue to lag behind in others. For example, the American Society […]
