Courtney Malveaux: Virginia Passes First-In-Nation OSHA Standard for COVID-19
Employers wondering whether Virginia is the new California just got their answer: California has some catching up to do. In a split vote, the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board (which includes author Courtney Malveaux) passed first-in-the-nation standards to address COVID-19 in workplaces. Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH), the state’s version of the Occupational Safety and […]
Virginia Chamber Weekly COVID-19 Update
All regions of the Commonwealth have been in Phase Three of Governor Northam’s “Forward Virginia” plan for almost two weeks and I continue to be impressed by the ingenuity of the business community to do everything possible to maintain the stream of commerce, while keeping the health and safety of Virginians as their top priority. […]
Virginia Chamber 2020 Events Update
Earlier this year, I announced that the Virginia Chamber of Commerce would be postponing our spring signature event schedule to ensure the health and safety of our citizens. While we continue to carefully monitor the ongoing pandemic and its impact on our Commonwealth and country, the Virginia Chamber team has developed a strategy that will […]
JUST ANNOUNCED: Two of the Virginia Chamber Signature Conferences Transitioning to Virtual
A Message From Virginia Chamber President & CEO Barry DuVal – Earlier this year, I announced that the Virginia Chamber of Commerce would be postponing our spring signature event schedule to ensure the health and safety of our citizens. While we continue to carefully monitor the ongoing pandemic and its impact on our Commonwealth and […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update
In April, I announced the launch of the Virginia Chamber’s “Blueprint for Getting Virginians Back to Work” initiative. The goal of this business-led effort is to quickly provide guidance on how to safely re-open the Virginia economy. Since this announcement, the Virginia Chamber has conducted a series of surveys, hosted roundtable discussions, and facilitated other […]
Virginia Chamber Releases “Blueprint for Getting Virginians Back to Work” Plan
Currently, our country and our commonwealth face two crises at once: a health crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic and an economic crisis due to the shutdown of business in response to the pandemic. Ideally, we would end the economic crisis by ending the health crisis. However, we know that the necessary steps to end […]
COVID-19 Weekly Update: May 29, 2020
A Message from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO: Today, the City of Richmond, Accomack County, and several localities in Northern Virginia join the rest of the Commonwealth in Phase One of Governor Northam’s “Forward Virginia” plan. The Governor has stated that Virginia will not enter Phase Two of this plan for at […]
Virginia Chamber Joins National Initiative to Address Inequality of Opportunity
Members of the Chamber Community, This week, I have canceled our Friday newsletter to, instead, use this opportunity to address the current and past tragedies that have impacted our communities, our Commonwealth, and our nation. The Virginia Chamber is proud to join the U.S. Chamber in their initiative to address inequality in opportunity and below […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 22, 2020
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 22, 2020 A Message from Virginia Chamber President & CEO, Barry DuVal Today marks one week since many regions of the Commonwealth entered Phase One of Governor Northam’s “Forward Virginia” plan. We have seen businesses swiftly adapt to the guidelines in place and develop innovative solutions to […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 15, 2020
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: May 15, 2020 A Message from Virginia Chamber President & CEO, Barry DuVal Last week, Governor Ralph Northam signed Executive Order 61 and announced Phase One of the “Forward Virginia” plan to reopen the Commonwealth. The new executive order modifies public health guidance in Executive Order 53 and Executive […]
