TRAINING A SKILLED WORKFORCE INCREASES BUSINESS, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
TRAINING A SKILLED WORKFORCE INCREASES BUSINESS, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY By: Knox Singleton, CEO, Opportunity Scholars As members of the Virginia Chamber, we can all probably agree that a highly skilled, well-trained workforce is the number one priority of the business community. Many of us would add “diverse” to this description of our […]
2022 Commonwealth of Virginia Tax Legislation
Taxes Imposed by Virginia Corporate Income Tax Business Interest Deduction. House Bill 1006 (Chapter 648) amends §§ 58.1-322.03 and 58.1-402 to increase the Virginia individual and corporate income tax deduction for business interest to 30 percent of the business interest disallowed as a deduction under the business interest limitation. Under current law, such deduction is […]
Opinion: Providing reliable child care options will serve Virginia’s future
Opinion: Providing reliable child care options will serve Virginia’s future By BARRY DUVAL and MIKE PETTERS We’re nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and too many families across Virginia remain unable to find quality, affordable child care. While these challenges predate the pandemic, unprecedented staffing shortages, limited operating hours, fewer program slots, and costly public health regulations […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 – October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th through October 15th each year and celebrates the history and contributions of individuals who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. Hispanics/Latinos are the the fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S. and […]
Growth4VA Launches Campaign Calling on Governor and General Assembly to Seize Once-in-Generations Chance To Invest in Higher Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2021 Contact: press@growth4va.com Growth4VA Launches Campaign Calling on Governor and General Assembly to Seize Once-in-Generations Chance To Invest in Higher Education RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Business Higher Education Council (VBHEC) launched its Growth4VA campaign today, announcing that a statewide coalition of business, education and community leaders and grassroots supporters […]
Virginia Chamber Members Recognized for Top Internship Programs in Nation
Recently, WayUp released its list of the top 100 internship programs for 2021. These companies were selected as the 100 best internship programs in the U.S. by a panel of industry expert judges and thousands of public votes. We would like to congratulate the Virginia Chamber members recognized as part of this list and express […]
Black Business Month: Celebrate & Support Black-Owned Businesses Across the Commonwealth
Black Business Month: Celebrate & Support Black-Owned Businesses Across the Commonwealth Since 2004, August has been recognized as Black Business Month. While today is the last day of Black Business Month, it is important that we continue to foster meaningful conversations, year-round, and promote initiatives that will lead to greater support for Black-owned businesses. Below […]
Virginia Promise Partnership Blog: The Business Case for Strong Child Care
By: Alexis Ehrhardt, Ed.D., President & CEO, Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce Danielle MW Fitz-Hugh, President & CEO, Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce As working parents and leaders within our local chambers of commerce, we know firsthand the importance of quality child care to supporting Virginia families and the Commonwealth’s current and future economic prosperity. […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Congressional Letter on Corporate Income Tax
August 9, 2021 Dear Virginia Congressional Delegation, On behalf of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and its members, I want to thank you for your support in helping the Commonwealth earn recognition again this year as the nation’s top state for business. This distinction would not be possible without your assistance and willingness to maintain […]
