Fredericksburg Regional Chamber Honors Business Leaders at 35th Annual Awards Gala
Media Contact: Gretchen Rusden Marketing & Communications Manager marketing@fxbgchamber.org 540-373-9563 FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce was pleased to award local businesses for their successes, entrepreneurial spirit, and community commitment at the 35th Annual Awards Gala, “A Night at the Museum,” held Friday, April 24th at the Fredericksburg Country Club. Featuring immersive displays […]
Spring Fever 5K Raises More Than $24,000 for Stafford Hospital and Community Health Programs
Stafford, VA, (April 28, 2026) – Runners and walkers of all ages gathered Saturday, April 11, on the Stafford Hospital campus for the 2026 Spring Fever 5K Run/Walk and Kids ½‑Mile Fun Run, an annual community tradition benefiting Stafford Hospital. The event attracted 457 registered participants and raised more than $24,000 to support critical programs, the purchase […]
Virginia Chamber Foundation Hosts Second Annual Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum
RICHMOND, VA—March 12, 2026—The Virginia Chamber Foundation, in partnership with Atlantic Union Bank, hosted its second annual Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum today at the Altria Theater. This forum, held during Women’s History Month, gathered nearly 300 business and community leaders for a day of leadership dialogue, policy insight, and meaningful networking focused on advancing women […]
VIRGINIA BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS LEADERS URGE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROTECT STATE’S ECONOMY AND REPUTATION IN STATE BUDGET
More than 50 Virginia businesses and Virginia business organizations from across the state urge budget writers to exclude Senate’s termination of Data Center Retail Sales and Use Tax Exemption from final budget A statewide coalition of more than 50 prominent Virginia businesses and business organizations from across the state today asked Virginia legislators to protect […]
Virginia Business Opinion: Making the business case for InternshipsVA
In a Virginia Business opinion piece by Dennis Treacy and Jennifer Siciliano, they argue that the new statewide InternshipsVA initiative will help Virginia employers develop and retain talent by expanding high-quality, paid internships through public-private collaboration. The program offers practical guidance and matching grants to make internships more affordable for small and mid-sized businesses, while giving […]
Governor Spanberger Announces Expansion of Paid Internship Opportunities with Virginia Businesses
InternshipsVA Helps Businesses Create Internship Programs RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today launched InternshipsVA, a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher education students in Virginia. The Commonwealth has committed $14.5 million each year to support this program. The Governor was joined by leaders of the Virginia […]
Jennifer Siciliano, Chief External Affairs Officer of UVA Health, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber Board of Directors
RICHMOND, VA–February 4, 2026–The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the election of Jen Siciliano, chief external affairs officer of UVA Health, as chair of the Virginia Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2026. Siciliano was elected during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and brings over 30 years of leadership and public policy experience to the role. […]
Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce Announces New President, Officers & Board Members
Brandon Butterworth tapped to lead H/PG Chamber as President Hopewell, Va. (Jan. 20, 2026) – The Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce (H/PG Chamber) is excited to announce that Brandon Butterworth, Head of School at West End Christian School in Hopewell, Va., has been elected President of the organization’s board of directors. He succeeds Kerrick Loyd, […]
Right-to-Work Powers Virginia’s Jobs and Wage Growth
Independent study commissioned by the Virginia Chamber shows law supports economic prosperity across Commonwealth Richmond, Va. – A new report from Mangum Economics commissioned by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce finds that repealing Virginia’s Right-to-Work law would have long-term negative consequences for Virginia’s economy. The report examines the economic performance of Right-to-Work states compared to […]
Virginia Chamber Foundation Releases Statewide AI Landscape Assessment
New report finds up to 1.5 million Virginia jobs could be impacted by AI; identifies major opportunities for competitiveness, workforce readiness, and business growth Richmond, VA – January 6, 2026 – The Virginia Chamber Foundation today released its landmark Virginia AI Landscape Assessment, the most comprehensive study to date examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping the Commonwealth’s workforce, business, and economic future. Prepared […]
