Virginia Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Del. Margaret Ransone as Champion of Regulatory Reform
RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognized Delegate Margaret Ransone with the Champion of Regulatory Reform award for the second year in a row, for her pro-business leadership during the 2016 General Assembly Session. The award was presented May 17 at the Chamber’s 92nd annual dinner along with the release of the Chamber’s annual […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Releases 2016 Legislative Report Card
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today released its 2016 Legislative Report Card, which grades legislators based on their support of pro-business policies during the 2016 legislative session. The Legislative Report Card recognizes legislators for their support for the principles and initiatives outlined in Blueprint Virginia: A Business Plan for the Commonwealth. A full breakdown of the […]
Virginia Chamber Unveils 21st Annual List of Virginia’s Fastest Growing Companies – the Fantastic 50
Chantilly – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced the names of fifty of the fastest growing Virginia companies at the twenty first annual “Virginia’s Fantastic 50 Awards Banquet” on April 28 at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly. More than 400 attendees participated in the banquet to celebrate the success of these Virginia entrepreneurs. “The Virginia […]
Governor’s Veto Makes Compliance with Clean Power Plan Less Transparent and Accountable
RICHMOND – Virginia Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President of Corporate and Government Affairs Ryan Dunn issued the following statement after Governor McAuliffe vetoed Senate Bill 21, which would require General Assembly approval of a plan to comply with the federal Clean Power Plan: “We are disappointed that Governor McAuliffe vetoed legislation that would have […]
Virginia Chamber joins 166 state and local business associations in amicus brief explaining harmful impact of EPA carbon regulations
RICHMOND – This week, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce joined 166 other state and local business associations from 40 different states in an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit explaining the harmful economic impact posed by the EPA’s carbon regulations. The lawsuit, which will be considered by a […]
Tom Palmer Elected Chairman of Virginia Chamber of Commerce
RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected Tom Palmer of Wells Fargo & Company to serve as chairman of the board of directors at the Chamber’s annual meeting January 27 in Richmond. Palmer served as first vice chair of the board in 2015. He succeeds 2015 Chairman Stacy Mendler, COO of Alion Science and […]
Ryan Fierst Joins Virginia Chamber Staff as Public Policy Director
RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced today that Ryan Fierst has joined the Chamber staff as Public Policy Director. In this role, Ryan will develop the Chamber’s public policy agenda at both the federal and state levels. Her primary areas of focus will be education, workforce development, and the Virginia state budget. “Ryan […]
Virginia Chamber Foundation Encourages Employers to Help Identify Critical Skills Needs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2015 CONTACT: Paul Logan 703-403-6464 p.logan@vachamber.com Virginia Chamber Foundation Encourages Employers to Help Identify Critical Skills Needs RICHMOND – The Virginia Employment Commission, in partnership with the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Board of Workforce Development, the Council on Virginia’s Future, the Virginia Community College System and other statewide associations […]
Statement of Barry DuVal on House Vote to Reauthorize the Export Import Bank
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 28, 2015 CONTACT: Paul Logan 703-403-6464 p.logan@vachamber.com Statement of Barry DuVal on House Vote to Reauthorize the Export Import Bank RICHMOND – Barry DuVal, President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement regarding the House vote to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. “We applaud Representatives Don Beyer, […]
