Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: April 17, 2020
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: April 17, 2020 A Message from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce President: Earlier this week, Governor Northam announced the extension of Executive Order 53 through Friday, May 8. EO53 bans crowds of more than 10 people, mandates certain non-essential businesses to close or restrict operations, and limits restaurants to offering takeout and […]
A Message from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce: April 3, 2020
On April 22, Virginia General Assembly members are expected to return to Richmond for the 2020 Reconvened Session, otherwise known as “veto session.” Legislators will have the opportunity to take final action on bills the Governor amended or vetoed since the legislature adjourned in early March. There have not been any changes to the Reconvene […]
COVID-19 Update: What You Need To Know About Stay at Home Order (Executive Order 55)
On March 30, Governor Ralph Northam issued a Stay at Home Order (Executive Order 55) requiring all Virginians to stay home, with a few exceptions. Individuals are allowed to travel for essential services only, which includes going to the grocery store, picking up medication, caring for sick family members, and picking up items from restaurants and […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: March 27, 2020
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Weekly COVID-19 Update: March 27, 2020 A Message from Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Barry DuVal: The Virginia Chamber has developed a new weekly newsletter to ensure members of the business community stay informed and healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak. Shortly after the first cases of COVID-19 were identified in the […]
A Message from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to develop, the Virginia Chamber is focused on working with our government partners to ensure your business and your employees have the necessary information to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The safety of our employees, customers and others, as well as the need to stop the spread […]
A Message from The Virginia Chamber: COVID-19 Update
A Message from The Virginia Chamber: COVID-19 Update Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency on Thursday, March 12, after the Virginia Department of Health confirmed 29 “presumptive positive” cases in Virginia. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is working closely with our government partners and is dedicated to supporting our workforce throughout the Commonwealth. […]
Increasing Support for Virginia’s Broadband Needs: An Update from the Commonwealth’s Chief Broadband Advisor, Evan Feinman
It’s easier to start a business today than any time in our history. That isn’t because of new laws, fewer regulations, or a sudden surge of good ideas. It’s because of broadband, or high speed internet. Today, anyone with an internet connection can buy or sell anything to anyone anywhere. Virginia entrepreneurs can advertise globally […]
2019 Legislative Report Card
Today the Virginia Chamber of Commerce released their 2019 Legislative Report Card. The Legislative Report Card grades members of the Virginia General Assembly on their voting record on key business issues including those that will foster long-term economic growth and those that would harm our business climate. During the 2019 session, the Virginia Chamber tracked […]
Florence heads for Mid-Atlantic—What can your business do to prepare?
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency in anticipation for Hurricane Florence. Additionally, Governor Northam has issued mandatory evacuations for some coastal Virginia residents. Please take the time to use the Virginia Hurricane Evacuation Zone Lookup Tool to be sure you know which zone you live in should further evacuations be ordered. […]
GDPR Is Here. Are You Ready?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on May 25, 2018 and represents a very significant overhaul of data protection regulation, both within the European Union and around the globe. Businesses will need to examine how they hold and use data and take steps to demonstrate compliance with the data protection principles. Here […]
