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, […]
Statement from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce on New EPA Regulations
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 […]
Governor McAuliffe Announces Creation of Virginia International Trade Alliance (VITAL)
~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 […]
Statement of Barry DuVal on Virginia’s Drop in the CNBC Top States for Business Ranking
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 […]
Virginia Chamber Foundation to Conduct Trade Economic Impact Study
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 […]
Virginia Chamber Unveils 20th Annual List of Virginia’s Fastest Growing Companies – the Fantastic 50
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 […]
