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VIRGINIA CHAMBER LAUNCHES “BLUEPRINT FOR GETTING VIRGINIANS BACK TO WORK” INITIATIVE

April 30th, 2020

VIRGINIA CHAMBER LAUNCHES “BLUEPRINT FOR GETTING VIRGINIANS BACK TO WORK” INITIATIVE  Business community asked to provide best practices and input to ensure consumer confidence and worker safety. RICHMOND, VA – Earlier today, Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barry DuVal announced the launch of the “Blueprint for Getting Virginians Back to Work” initiative – a […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber and SCHEV Announce Partnership to Expand Access to Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Students

February 24th, 2020

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                    February 24, 2020 Contact: Nicole Bunce n.bunce@vachamber.com PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber and SCHEV Announce Partnership to Expand Access to Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Students RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – More college and university students will have the opportunity to participate in work-based learning opportunities under a new partnership between the Virginia Chamber Foundation (VCF) […]

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Paige Clay, Mercer Managing Partner, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber of Commerce

January 24th, 2020

PRESS RELEASE January 24, 2020 Paige Clay, Mercer Managing Partner, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber of Commerce 12 new members join Chamber leadership on the Board of Directors RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected Paige Clay to serve as the Chair of the board of directors at the Chamber’s annual meeting on January 23 […]

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Virginians for Employee Free Choice Coalition Working to Preserve Right-to-Work Law

January 24th, 2020

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2020 Virginians for Employee Free Choice Coalition Working to Preserve Right-to-Work Law   RICHMOND – Virginians for Employee Free Choice announced its formation today during Chamber Day at the Capitol, the annual gathering of business leaders and regional chambers of commerce during the General Assembly Session. Virginians for Employee […]

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2020 Get Into Energy Announcement

January 16th, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                       January 16 ,2020   PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Foundation Partners with […]

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VIRGINIA CHAMBER FOUNDATION HOSTS 71ST VIRGINIA CONFERENCE ON WORLD TRADE IN NORFOLK

November 14th, 2019

  NORFOLK, VA –Earlier today, the Virginia Chamber Foundation concluded its two-day conference focused around the perspectives on how to better position Virginia for global trade opportunities. This conference, hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Maritime Association, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Virginia Manufacturers Association, featured keynote remarks provided by Governor […]

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State Chamber Partners with Local & Regional Chambers to Launch 2019 Election Center

October 3rd, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2019 PRESS RELEASE: State Chamber Partners with Local & Regional Chambers to Launch 2019 Election Center The Chambers of Commerce Roundtable unveils their 2019 Election Center to highlight where candidates stand on issues impacting Virginia’s business community. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Today, the Chambers of Commerce Roundtable released their 2019 Election Center, […]

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The Virginia Chamber Foundation Launches New Health Care Executive Committee

October 1st, 2019

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – The Virginia Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce its new Health Care Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will work to implement the health care recommendations from Blueprint Virginia 2025 and to help advance the Commonwealth’s health care system for Virginia businesses and workers. The group’s members consist of leading Virginia health care and […]

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2019 Veterans and Military Affairs Conference

September 26th, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: Over 600 Attendees Gather in Virginia’s Capital for Veterans & Military Affairs Conference Senior industry, government, and military leaders from all areas of the Commonwealth discuss how Virginia can lead the way in empowering our military families through strong communities RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2019 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs conference, […]

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Virginia Reclaims Position as Best State for Business

July 10th, 2019

In a year marked by historic economic development deals Virginia is recognized as number one in CNBC’s 2019 ranking of America’s Top States for Business. “Virginia has long been blessed by a strong economy and we are proud to be recognized, once again, as the best state for business,” said Virginia Chamber President & CEO […]

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