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Statement of Barry DuVal on Virginia’s Drop in Forbes Best States for Business Ranking

October 23rd, 2015

Forbes: “Virginia’s rank falls three spots thanks to higher business costs and a declining economic climate. The state ranked among the top two states every year from 2006 through 2013.”

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Nominations Open for Fastest Growing Companies in Virginia – the “Fantastic 50”

October 13th, 2015

For Immediate Release Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 CONTACT: Paul Logan 703-403-6464 p.logan@vachamber.com Nominations Open for Fastest Growing Companies in Virginia – the “Fantastic 50” Application Deadline: January 8, 2016 RICHMOND – Nominations are now open for the 2016 Fantastic 50 program recognizing Virginia’s fastest growing business. The Fantastic 50 award program is a signature event […]

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Virginia Drops in State Legal Climate Rankings

September 10th, 2015

Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barry DuVal issued the following statement regarding Virginia’s drop to #11 in the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform legal climate rankings. Virginia was ranked #7 in the previous report. “This troubling drop in Virginia’s legal climate ranking makes it more difficult for us to attract new jobs, […]

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Statement from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce on New EPA Regulations

August 3rd, 2015

RICHMOND – The President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Barry DuVal issued the following statement regarding the rollout of Clean Power Plan regulations today from the EPA: “The EPA’s proposed greenhouse gas regulations for new and existing power plants will make America’s electric grid less diverse, less reliable and more expensive.  This, in […]

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Governor McAuliffe Announces Creation of Virginia International Trade Alliance (VITAL)

July 15th, 2015

~New initiative will support Virginia businesses, strengthen economy and create jobs through international trade~ Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today the creation of the Virginia International Trade Alliance (VITAL), a new initiative managed by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) that will increase international trade in Virginia. VITAL expands the Commonwealth’s nationally recognized international trade program […]

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Statement of Barry DuVal on Virginia’s Drop in the CNBC Top States for Business Ranking

June 25th, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 25, 2015 Contact: Paul Logan 703-403-6464 (m) p.logan@vachamber.com Statement of Barry DuVal on Virginia’s Drop in the CNBC Top States for Business Ranking RICHMOND – Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barry DuVal issued the following statement regarding CNBC’s recently released “Top States for Business” rankings, which show Virginia […]

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Virginia Chamber Foundation to Conduct Trade Economic Impact Study

June 23rd, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 22, 2015 Contact: Paul Logan 703-403-6464 (m) p.logan@vachamber.com RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber Foundation’s Center for Trade announced today that it has contracted with McDearman Associates, LLC to conduct a study on the role of trade in Virginia’s economy. The study, which will include a regional breakdown of trade’s economic […]

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Virginia Chamber Unveils 20th Annual List of Virginia’s Fastest Growing Companies – the Fantastic 50

April 30th, 2015

Virginia Chamber Unveils 20th Annual List of Virginia’s Fastest Growing Companies – the Fantastic 50   For Immediate Release: April 30, 2015 Contact: Paul Logan 703-403-6464 (m) p.logan@vachamber.com Virginia Chamber Unveils 20th Annual List of Virginia’s Fastest Growing Companies – the Fantastic 50 Chantilly, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced the names of […]

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VIRGINIA CHAMBER APPLAUDS SENATE’S BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF THE “VIRGINIA REINVESTMENT ACT”

February 10th, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cyndi Miracle February 10, 2015 (804) 237-1466 VIRGINIA CHAMBER APPLAUDS SENATE’S BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF THE “VIRGINIA REINVESTMENT ACT” RICHMOND, VA—The Virginia Chamber of Commerce applauds yesterday’s bipartisan passage of SB 1447, patroned by Senator Ryan McDougle and co-patroned by Senators Tom Garrett and Bill Stanley, which would provide a $5 million […]

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Governor McAuliffe Announces $17.5 Million Federal Preschool Expansion Grant

December 10th, 2014

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Terry McAuliffe   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date:  December 10, 2014   Office of the Governor Contact: Brian Coy Email: Brian.Coy@governor.virginia.gov   Governor McAuliffe Announces $17.5 Million Federal Preschool Expansion Grant RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia has been awarded a $17.5 million federal Preschool Expansion Grant […]

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