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, […]
Statement of Barry DuVal on Virginia’s Drop in Forbes Best States for Business Ranking
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.”
Nominations Open for Fastest Growing Companies in Virginia – the “Fantastic 50”
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 […]
Virginia Drops in State Legal Climate Rankings
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, […]
