Press Releases

Virginia Chamber of Commerce Selects Richmond Based Top Line Growth Partners to Lead President & CEO Search

November 18th, 2025

RICHMOND, VA — November 18, 2025 — The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced that it has retained Top Line Growth Partners, a Virginia-based national executive search and leadership advisory firm, to lead the search for the organization’s next President & CEO. Top Line Growth Partners and its leader of executive search, Russ Bencks, bring […]

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Business Executives Explore Essential Role of Early Childhood Care & Education to Support Virginia’s Economic Infrastructure and Development

November 14th, 2025

Richmond, VA (Nov. 14, 2025) – The Virginia Chamber Foundation and the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) hosted an Executive Briefing on “The Economics of Early Childhood” for statewide business, economic development, education and legislative leaders. The 12th annual Executive Briefing on Nov. 14, 2025, which drew approximately 150 attendees from across the Commonwealth, provided […]

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Virginia Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Legislative Award Recipients

November 6th, 2025

Richmond, Virginia – November 6, 2025 – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced its 2025 Legislative Awards, honoring members of the General Assembly whose leadership and policy efforts during the 2025 General Assembly session strengthened Virginia’s business and economic competitiveness. The Virginia Chamber looks forward to continuing to work with these legislators, and the […]

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Virginia Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2025 Forum on Infrastructure and Its Impact on Economic Development

October 28th, 2025

Chesapeake, VA – October 28, 2025 – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce convened its third annual Forum on Infrastructure and Its Impact on Economic Development today at the Chesapeake Conference Center, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the critical role of infrastructure in driving the Commonwealth’s economic future. This year’s forum […]

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Provides Keynote Remarks at 7th Annual Veterans and Military Affairs Executive Forum

October 24th, 2025

RICHMOND, VA – October 24, 2025 – Governor Glenn Youngkin joined nearly 500 business and military leaders yesterday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center for the 2025 Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Executive Forum. Hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS), and the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation (VVSF), the event […]

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Gubernatorial Candidates Address Virginia’s Workforce Challenges at 2025 Education and Workforce Conference

October 14th, 2025

Richmond, VA – October 14, 2025 – Virginia’s two gubernatorial candidates, Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and Former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, joined business, education, and policy leaders at the 2025 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference today at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The Virginia Chamber Foundation (VCF) and its partners – Virginia Business Higher Education Council, […]

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Virginia Chamber Foundation and Atlantic Union Bank Celebrate Success of the Inaugural Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum

August 26th, 2025

Virginia Chamber Foundation and Atlantic Union Bank Celebrate Success of the Inaugural Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum U.S. Congresswomen Kiggans and McClellan Deliver Impactful Keynote Speeches RICHMOND, VA – August 26, 2025 – The Virginia Chamber Foundation, in partnership with Atlantic Union Bank, proudly hosted nearly 300 people at the Inaugural Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum today […]

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Virginia Chamber of Commerce Appoints Keith Martin as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

August 19th, 2025

RICHMOND, VA — August 19, 2025 — The Board of Directors of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the appointment of Keith Martin as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2025. He will serve in this capacity while the Board conducts a nationwide search for the organization’s next President and CEO. Martin […]

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VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGE

August 12th, 2025

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced today that Cathie J. Vick has resigned as President and CEO of the Chamber to pursue other opportunities. The Chamber thanks Cathie for her service and wishes her the best in her future endeavors. Linda Stanley, Chair of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and […]

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Press Release: Virginia Chamber Names Two Strategic Hires

June 26th, 2025

Virginia Chamber Names Two Strategic Hires   RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the addition of Andrew Sinclair and Sarah Owen to its team. Sinclair will serve as the Vice President of Public Policy Development and Executive Director of the Chamber Foundation, joining the organization’s Executive Leadership Team. Owen has been named […]

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