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Chamber Day Presentation

January 30th, 2015

Chamber Day presentation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Growth Imperative– How Slow Growth Threatens Our Future and the American Dream.    

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Clean Power Plan

January 22nd, 2015

In June 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources:  Electric Utility Generating Units (known as the “Clean Power Plan”), citing Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.  The Clean Power Plan sets carbon dioxide emission guidelines for states to follow in developing plans to address greenhouse […]

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VIRGINIA CHAMBER PRESIDENT & CEO BARRY DUVAL OUTLINES NEXT STEPS FOR BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA AT 2014 VIRGINIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT ON DEC. 5TH IN WILLIAMSBURG

December 5th, 2014

2014 Virginia Economic Summit: Barry DuVal on “What’s Next for Blueprint Virginia”

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SLOW PACE OF DRONE REGULATIONS FRUSTRATES INVENTIVE INDUSTRY

December 4th, 2014

Amazon and Google want to use them deliver packages.  Farmers want to use them to inspect their fields.  Movie makers want to use them to create spectacular shots.  Researchers hope to use them for environmental reporting.  The United States has the potential to be a global leader in drone or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). However, […]

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Virginia Office of Transportation Public-Private Partnerships (OTP3) Releases Draft of 2014 PPTA Manual and Guidelines

November 20th, 2014

The guidelines propose a decision matrix that requires the board’s review and action at three stages in the development of P3 projects – before a project enters the development stage and the state begins to spend money on it; before it goes into the procurement process; and before a final contract is signed with a […]

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2014 Virginia Congressional Luncheon on Capitol Hill Photos

November 19th, 2014

On Wednesday, November 19th, we were pleased to host the 2014 Virginia Congressional Luncheon on Capitol Hill. Over 200 business leaders joined us from members of Virginia’s Congressional Delegation including Senator Mark Warner, Senator Tim Kaine, Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Congressman Robert Hurt and Congressman Morgan Griffith. Each highlighted important business issues such as healthcare costs, […]

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Virginia Ranks No. 21 for Health Care ROI

November 1st, 2014

Financial website WalletHub.com gives the Commonwealth cautioning marks when it comes to return on investment (ROI) on health care dollars. The article notes that “in 2013, the average annual health insurance premium for an individual had a price tag of $5,884 while families paid an average of $16,351 for group coverage. To put that in […]

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Paul Koonce: Education is the Economic Engine

October 31st, 2014

Blueprint Virginia Steering Chair Paul Koonce discusses the importance of a highly skilled workforce on “This Week in Richmond.”

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Diversifying Virginia’s Economy

October 31st, 2014

Chamber President & CEO Barry DuVal addresses Virginia’s transitioning economy on “This Week in Richmond.”

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Mike Petters: The Economics of Early Childhood 2014

October 14th, 2014

Mike Petters: The Economics of Early Childhood 2014 Mike Petters, CEO of Huntington Ingalls Industries, delivered featured remarks at the October 14th Executive Briefing on the Economics of Early Childhood Education.

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