Virginia Chamber Unveils Blueprint Virginia 2035 at 16th Annual Economic Summit and Forum on International Trade
The Commonwealth’s Next Comprehensive Business Plan Presented to Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger Richmond, VA – December 5, 2025 – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce officially unveiled Blueprint Virginia 2035 during the 2025 Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on International Trade, co-hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. The comprehensive business plan was presented to Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger and marks the culmination of […]
Bridging Military Service and the Workforce: How Universities and Corporations Can Successfully Build a Veteran Talent Pipeline
By Kathleen T. Jabs and Andrew B. Warren The Commonwealth of Virginia is consistently recognized as a top state for employment of veterans and their spouses. We can build on that acclaim by leading the nation in forming a stronger, smarter, and more inclusive military-to-workforce talent pipeline. These efforts are not simply good for corporate […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Legislative Award Recipients
Richmond, Virginia – November 6, 2025 – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced its 2025 Legislative Awards, honoring members of the General Assembly whose leadership and policy efforts during the 2025 General Assembly session strengthened Virginia’s business and economic competitiveness. The Virginia Chamber looks forward to continuing to work with these legislators, and the […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2025 Forum on Infrastructure and Its Impact on Economic Development
Chesapeake, VA – October 28, 2025 – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce convened its third annual Forum on Infrastructure and Its Impact on Economic Development today at the Chesapeake Conference Center, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the critical role of infrastructure in driving the Commonwealth’s economic future. This year’s forum […]
Governor Youngkin Finalizes 2025 Legislative Actions: What Virginia’s Business Community Needs to Know
Bills signed by the Governor on May 2 of interest to the business community include: HB 1730 (Delaney) and SB 894 (Perry/Obenshain) create a new legal standard that could employers liable for injury or death of a “vulnerable victim” that resulted from the criminal conduct of an employee. As defined in the bill, a “vulnerable […]
