BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA September Chairman's Update
As you all know, Blueprint Virginia is a comprehensive effort to provide business leadership, direction and long-range economic development planning for Virginia. This year long initiative is bringing together all sectors of economic development to craft a strategy that will acknowledge and build on current regional plans and industry strategies. Blueprint Virginia will present our […]
Opportunities for state’s youngest students
(Originally Posted: Sunday, September 15, 2013 – www.timesdispatch.com ) The authors of Virginia’s modern constitution viewed a superior education for all children as so important that they made the General Assembly responsible for maintaining “public schools of high quality” (Article VIII, Section 1). As parents all over the commonwealth send their children back to school, it is worth remembering that […]
ACA Premiums and Their Impact on You
It’s no secret that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a controversial issue. Advocates from both sides of the aisle are attempting to explain how the new legislation is going to help or hurt you, your family and/or your business. One consequence of the ACA that is just starting to gain much attention is […]
Virginia Stormwater Program Moved to the DEQ
Effective July 2, 2013, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) took over stormwater permitting responsibilities previously handled by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (“DCR”). Movement of the regulatory program and associated DCR stormwater personnel and program funding is a done deal; the implications of such a move for the regulated community remain […]
Keystone XL pipeline makes sense for America
Keystone XL pipeline makes sense for Americaby Adam Waldeck President Obama recently outlined his climate change agenda by promising to push forward new rules to lower carbon emissions. In this new comprehensive blueprint to combat climate change, the president outlined a number of initiatives, including support for speeding up permitting for renewable energy on public […]
Governor McDonnell Kicks-Off 2013 “Governor's Bowl” Food and Fund Drive
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Bob McDonnell FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2013 Contact: Jeff Caldwell Phone: (804) 225-4260 Email: Jeff.Caldwell@Governor.Virginia.Gov Governor McDonnell Kicks-Off 2013 “Governor’s Bowl” Food and Fund Drive RICHMOND—Governor Bob McDonnell today launched the second annual “Governor’s Bowl” food and fund drive. The “Governor’s Bowl” campaign began on […]
Investing in Early Education Will Help Propel the State's Economy
On Tuesday, I had the chance to join business leaders, elected officials and civic leaders on the Peninsula for one of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s regional briefings on Blueprint Virginia—Preparing for a Brighter Future. Blueprint Virginia is a comprehensive effort to provide business leadership, direction and long-range economic development planning for Virginia. It was […]
Legislators Recognized for Their Support of Pro-business Legislation
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce honored more than 30 of Virginia’s pro-business legislators on Wednesday evening, May 8th 2013, at the 2013 Legislative Awards Reception and Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner. Each year following the General Assembly session, the Virginia Chamber produces a Legislative Report Card, which recognizes legislators for their support on […]
Antares commercial rocket readied for launch from Virginia Pad-0A April 17, 5PM
On Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Wallops Flight Facility, NASA commercial partner Orbital Sciences Corporation rolled out the first fully-integrated Antares rocket to Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad-0A , in preparation for its inaugural flight set for Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 5pm. “With the completion of the Antares roll out today, we are on a clear path to […]
Virginia Chamber Releases 2013 Legislative Report Card
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today released its 2013 Legislative Report Card, which grades legislators based on their support of pro-business issues during the recently completed legislative session. Calculated annually based on legislators’ voting records on the principles and issues outlined in Where We Stand: The Virginia Chamber of Commerce 2013 Legislative Priorities, the Legislative […]
