Opinion: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is not best approach
Opinion: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is not best approach Written by: Barry DuVal, Virginia Chamber President & CEO The Virginia Chamber has long supported policies that prioritize investments in energy that ensure competitive rates, attract economic development and protect the environment to move Virginia forward. Unfortunately, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is not consistent […]
Energy Saving Tips From Virginia Energy Sense
Every fall, the onset of cold weather can result in higher energy bills for Virginia businesses, but taking a few easy steps can help offset these costs. Virginia Energy Sense (VES) is a statewide consumer education and outreach program that helps businesses, institutions, and households across the commonwealth increase their energy efficiency and save money. […]
PRESS RELEASE: Over 400 Attendees Gather for 2022 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference
PRESS RELEASE: Over 400 Attendees Gather for 2022 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference “Positioning Virginia’s Workforce for Success: Connecting Learning to Earning” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Hannah Emerson H.emerson@vachamber.com RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2022 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference, hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Business Higher Education Council (VBHEC), and the […]
Employer Spotlight: Learning Tree International
Every summer, Learning Tree International sponsors a 10-week internship program structured to build a pipeline for future hires while developing the management skills of existing staff. Projects and scope of work selected for each intern allow for Learning Tree to advance short-term goals while providing an assignment that helps the intern learn new skills, grow professionally and […]
PRESS RELEASE: Nearly 600 Attendees Gather in Richmond for 2022 Virginia Veteran and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program
PRESS RELEASE: Nearly 600 Attendees Gather in Richmond for 2022 Virginia Veteran and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2022 Virginia Veteran and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program, hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation, and the […]
Paymerang Announces its Expanding Operations to Southwest Virginia’s Wise County
Last week Paymerang announced during a media event that it would be expanding its operations to Wise County, Virginia, creating 50 jobs in the southwestern region of the Commonwealth. Paymerang will house the new operations in Big Stone Gap’s downtown co-working space, where employees will engage in software development, payment operations, and cloud engineering. Focusing […]
HCA Healthcare Capital Division offers $800K in nursing scholarships
Richmond, VA — HCA Healthcare Capital Division is offering $800,000 in scholarships for students to pursue nursing careers in central and southwest Virginia, as well as New Hampshire. The funds will support the path to becoming a licensed practical/vocational nurse or a registered nurse within HCA Healthcare. “The nationwide nursing shortage continues to challenge the healthcare […]
Employer Spotlight: Serco, Inc.
The Serco Training and Experience Program, also known as STEP, is designed to provide early career talent tailored tools and resources to be successful and grow in a professional environment. STEP Summer Internship places significant emphasis on fostering the future workforce through diverse learning and development opportunities with a focus on skill progression. Serco is […]
TRAINING A SKILLED WORKFORCE INCREASES BUSINESS, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
TRAINING A SKILLED WORKFORCE INCREASES BUSINESS, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY By: Knox Singleton, CEO, Opportunity Scholars As members of the Virginia Chamber, we can all probably agree that a highly skilled, well-trained workforce is the number one priority of the business community. Many of us would add “diverse” to this description of our […]
PRESS RELEASE: Statement of Virginia Chamber of Commerce President on Virginia’s Position Within CNBC’s Top States for Business Rankings
July 13, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Richmond, Virginia – Today, CNBC released its America’s Top States for Business 2022 national rankings. CNBC graded states on 88 metrics in ten categories of competitiveness. This year’s rankings placed greater emphasis on workforce, infrastructure, and the cost of doing business. Based on Virginia’s 2022 scores, the Commonwealth was ranked the […]
