December Government Affairs Spotlight
Governor Youngkin Releases Proposed Budgets On December 17, Governor Youngkin released his budget proposal for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, as well as amendments to the budget for the FY2025–FY2026 biennium (the caboose budget). While the both the new budget and the caboose budget are expected to be revised to reflect the priorities of Governor-elect Spanberger and the General Assembly, items of interest to the business community include: Economic Development $30 million in FY2027 and $20 million in FY2028 for the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program $35 million to complete design and perform site improvements for the planned inland port in Washington County Nearly $50 million total funding for custom and discretionary economic development incentive grant programs $50.6 million for the Virginia Growth […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce forms Government Affairs Council to amplify business advocacy
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Chamber of Commerce has announced the creation of the Government Affairs Council (GAC), a new initiative designed to enhance coordination, collaboration, and strategy among Virginia’s leading business advocates. The formation of the council follows feedback from Chamber members and partners who emphasized the importance of a more coordinated and strategic approach […]
Virginia SCC Approves Dominion’s Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center: What it Means for the Commonwealth
November 26, 2025 – Yesterday afternoon, the Virginia State Corporation Commission officially approved Dominion Energy’s plan to build a new 944-megawatt natural-gas peaker plant in Chesterfield County, the Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center (CERC). This decision marks an important step toward strengthening Virginia’s energy infrastructure at a time of rapidly growing demand. In September, Keith Martin, […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Selects Richmond Based Top Line Growth Partners to Lead President & CEO Search
RICHMOND, VA — November 18, 2025 — The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced that it has retained Top Line Growth Partners, a Virginia-based national executive search and leadership advisory firm, to lead the search for the organization’s next President & CEO. Top Line Growth Partners and its leader of executive search, Russ Bencks, bring […]
Business Executives Explore Essential Role of Early Childhood Care & Education to Support Virginia’s Economic Infrastructure and Development
Richmond, VA (Nov. 14, 2025) – The Virginia Chamber Foundation and the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) hosted an Executive Briefing on “The Economics of Early Childhood” for statewide business, economic development, education and legislative leaders. The 12th annual Executive Briefing on Nov. 14, 2025, which drew approximately 150 attendees from across the Commonwealth, provided […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Provides Keynote Remarks at 7th Annual Veterans and Military Affairs Executive Forum
RICHMOND, VA – October 24, 2025 – Governor Glenn Youngkin joined nearly 500 business and military leaders yesterday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center for the 2025 Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Executive Forum. Hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS), and the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation (VVSF), the event […]
Gubernatorial Candidates Address Virginia’s Workforce Challenges at 2025 Education and Workforce Conference
Richmond, VA – October 14, 2025 – Virginia’s two gubernatorial candidates, Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and Former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, joined business, education, and policy leaders at the 2025 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference today at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The Virginia Chamber Foundation (VCF) and its partners – Virginia Business Higher Education Council, […]
Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce Hosts Experiential Annual Meeting at RBC’s Academic Innovation Center
Hopewell, Va. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Attendees at the Annual Meeting and Mixer for the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce’s (H/PG Chamber) Annual Meeting and Mixer on Oct. 15 from 4:30-7:30pm will enjoy an interactive, futuristic experience in addition to great networking and delicious food. The event will be held at Richard Bland College (RBC) […]
Virginia Chamber Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
RICHMOND, VA – Today, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Martin released the following statement on the federal government shutdown: “The Virginia Chamber of Commerce urges leaders in Washington to work together and find a bipartisan solution to end the current federal government shutdown. A shutdown will inflict immediate […]
Virginia Chamber Foundation and Atlantic Union Bank Celebrate Success of the Inaugural Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum
Virginia Chamber Foundation and Atlantic Union Bank Celebrate Success of the Inaugural Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum U.S. Congresswomen Kiggans and McClellan Deliver Impactful Keynote Speeches RICHMOND, VA – August 26, 2025 – The Virginia Chamber Foundation, in partnership with Atlantic Union Bank, proudly hosted nearly 300 people at the Inaugural Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum today […]
