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 […]
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 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 […]
