U.S. Chamber Foundation Launches Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone in Central Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes and the state of Virginia announce an expansion of the Virginia Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ). “Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zones are at the forefront in the efforts to combat the staggering military spouse unemployment rate,” said Eric Eversole, president of Hiring Our […]
Building a better workforce: Chamber program helps firms gain access to transitioning service members
Barry DuVal, president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, says his organization’s job is to help the commonwealth become the best state for business. “The way to do that is to have the best workforce,” he says. DuVal believes one avenue for achieving that goal is capturing the expertise, enterprise and energy of […]
WORKFORCE READINESS AND HOW IT IMPACTS BUSINESSES
“TO CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU DO, YOU HAVE TO CHANGE WHAT GOES INTO YOUR MIND” A top concern for businesses today is workforce readiness. Work-based learning opportunities, such as internships and apprenticeships can improve and better prepare Virginia’s skilled workforce. While the Commonwealth of Virginia had an unemployment rate of 2.9% in […]
Over 156,000 Jobs Saved By Defeating Anti-Business Legislation in 2019
The Virginia Chamber Works Collaboratively with Pro-Business Legislators to Defend Virginia’s Economic Climate, Save Jobs, and Prevent Billions of Dollars of Increased Financial Burden on the Business Community Richmond, VA – This morning, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced the results of their analysis of the potential negative fiscal impact of anti-business legislation put forward […]
Virginia Chamber and Virginia FREE Announce 2019 General Assembly Candidate Interview Schedule
Earlier today, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Virginia FREE announced they will be conducting candidate interviews to support active and increased engagement between candidates and the business community during the 2019 election cycle. Following the conclusion of the June 11th primaries, the two organizations will be conducting interviews in complimentary styles to provide a […]
VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECOGNIZES LEGISLATORS WITH “FREE ENTERPRISE AWARD” FOR WORK TO IMPROVE VIRGINIA’S ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today named the recipients of the Free Enterprise Award for their support of pro-business policies during the 2019 legislative session. The Free Enterprise Award recognizes legislators for their support for the principles and initiatives outlined in the Chamber’s long-term economic development plan, Blueprint Virginia 2025. “At the Virginia Chamber, we recognize […]
Barry DuVal OpEd: Free trade and economic competitiveness
Barry DuVal OpEd: Free trade and economic competitiveness By: Barry DuVal Virginia is home to a business community known for creating jobs and economic opportunities across a diverse range of industries. Consumers and businesses around the world purchase and enjoy our made-in-Virginia products at an affordable cost, all of which is not possible without free […]
Virginia Chamber Unveils 24th 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-fourth annual Fantastic 50 awards banquet on May 2nd at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly. “It is our honor to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of the fifty fastest growing businesses within the Commonwealth,” said Barry DuVal, president and […]
GCE is hiring in Virginia
GCE is Hiring in Virginia Lorton and Arlington – March 14, 2019 Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is growing in the Northern Virginia area and we have numerous positions available. Global Connections to Employment (GCE) has a long history as one of the largest employers of people with […]
Charlie Meyer Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber of Commerce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 23, 2019 Charlie Meyer Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber of Commerce 17 new members join Chamber leadership on the board of directors RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected Charlie Meyer, Managing Partner of O’Hagan Meyer, to serve as chair of the board of directors at the Chamber’s […]
