Smithfield Foods Donates $50,000 to the Virginia Chamber Foundation
SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., is pleased to announce a $50,000 donation to The Virginia Chamber Foundation to advance the group’s goal of strengthening the state’s business climate as well as directly supporting the HIRE VETS NOW program. HIRE VETS NOW provides access to transitioning service members and […]
Virginia Chamber Foundation and Virginia Department of Veterans Services Recognize State Military Installations for Partnership in HIRE VETS NOW Program
Virginia Chamber Foundation and Virginia Department of Veterans Services Recognize State Military Installations for Partnership in HIRE VETS NOW Program Representatives from Fort Belvoir, Fort Lee and NAS Norfolk Honored For Joint Efforts To Help Transitioning Service Members, Veterans and Spouses Network with Potential Civilian Employers (RICHMOND) Representatives from three of Virginia’s largest military installations […]
VA Chamber Members Awarded For Commitment to Hiring Veterans At 2018 Virginia Workforce Conference
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize its members who were awarded with Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Awards at today’s 2018 Virginia Workforce Conference for their ongoing commitment to creating and increasing employment opportunities for Veterans in Virginia. With over 800 in attendance, today’s conference, Creating Connections to Virginia’s Business […]
Virginia Chamber Foundation, Virginia Department of Veterans Services, and Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Partner to Launch HIRE VETS NOW Fellowship Program
VIRGINIA CHAMBER FOUNDATION, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES, AND NAVY REGION MID-ATLANTIC PARTNER TO LAUNCH HIRE VETS NOW FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM New Program Offers Intern Opportunities with Virginia Values Veterans Certified Employers To Transitioning Military Members before Leaving Active Duty Richmond, VA–The Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS), and Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (NRMA) […]
Virginia Chamber Statement on Virginia’s Improvement in CNBC Rankings
The Virginia Chamber issued the following statement today regarding Virginia’s increase to No. 4 in CNBC’s 2018 Top States for Business list: “We were pleased to see Virginia’s ranking improve again this year in CNBC’s Top States for Business list to No. 4 overall,” said Keith Martin, Executive Vice President of Public Policy and General […]
Virginia Chamber Statement On 2018 Virginia Energy Conference
RICHMOND –Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barry DuVal today released the following statement on the 2018 Virginia Energy Conference. The Conference brought together more than 400 business leaders, elected officials, and cabinet members to discuss them importance of sound energy policy for a competitive Commonwealth: “Future economic growth will depend on the […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Legislators with “Free Enterprise Award” for Work to Improve Virginia’s Economic Competitiveness
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today named the recipients of the Free Enterprise Award for their support of pro-business policies during the 2018 legislative session. The Free Enterprise Award recognizes legislators for their support for the principles and initiatives outlined in the Chamber’s long-term economic development plan, Blueprint Virginia 2025. “We are pleased to recognize […]
Virginia Chamber Unveils 23rd Annual List of Virginia’s Fastest Growing Companies – the Fantastic 50
CHANTILLY – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce celebrated fifty of the fastest growing Virginia companies at the twenty-third annual “Virginia’s Fantastic 50 Awards Banquet” on April 26 at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly. Nearly 450 attendees participated in the banquet to recognize the companies for their success. “We are pleased to recognize the fastest growing […]
Virginia Chamber Statement On Today’s Medicaid and Business Forum
RICHMOND – Virginia Chamber President and CEO Barry DuVal released the below statement following the Forum on Medicaid and Business, hosted by the Virginia Chamber and ChamberRVA at the Richmond Omni. The Forum, keynoted by Governor Ralph Northam, brought together legislators, the business community, and health care experts to discuss health care, the state budget, […]
Virginia Chamber Statement on President Trump’s Expected Tariffs Announcement
Barry DuVal, President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today in advance of President Trump’s expected announcement on tariffs: “President Trump’s expected announcement of a 25 percent tariff on imported steel and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum is a major concern for Virginia’s economy. While the new […]
