Press Releases

VIRGINIA CHAMBER NAMES LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AND WINNERS OF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

November 9th, 2023

Richmond, Virginia – Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the 2023 Legislator of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. These awards recognize legislators for their support of the principles and initiatives outlined in the Chamber’s long-term economic development plan, Blueprint Virginia 2030. Blueprint Virginia 2030 is a plan of action to […]

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2023 VIRGINIA EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE CONFERENCE CONCLUDES WITH PARTICPATION OF 500 ATTENDEES

October 26th, 2023

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2023 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Business Higher Education Council (VBHEC), and the Virginia Talent and Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP), concluded with participation of 500 attendees. This signature conference serves to foster meaningful discussions between Virginia’s business, education, and public policy leaders […]

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Over 500 Attendees Gather for the 2023 Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Conference & Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program

October 11th, 2023

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2023 Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program, hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation, and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, concluded with the participation of over 500 attendees. In its fifth year as a co-hosted event, the annual […]

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Leaders Gather in Richmond for Virginia Forum on Infrastructure and Its Impact on Economic Development

September 26th, 2023

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the Virginia Forum on Infrastructure and Its Impact on Economic Development concluded with participation from members of the business community, Governor Youngkin’s administration, and industry experts. Leaders in infrastructure-reliant industries including energy, broadband, housing, and economic development discussed the importance of infrastructure to their regular operations, how they navigate challenges […]

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STATEMENT OF VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT & CEO ON VIRGINIA’S POSITION WITHIN CNBC’S TOP STATES FOR BUSINESS RANKINGS

July 11th, 2023

Richmond, Virginia – Today, CNBC released its America’s Top States for Business 2023 national rankings. CNBC’s study employs 86 metrics across ten categories of competitiveness, which are developed with input from a range of business leaders, policy experts, and the states themselves. This year’s rankings placed greater emphasis on workforce, infrastructure, and economy. Based on Virginia’s 2023 […]

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Virginia Forum on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Concludes, Co-Hosted by Virginia Chamber Foundation and Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

June 22nd, 2023

TYSONS, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the Virginia Forum on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion concluded with participation from members of the business community, industry experts, and representation from Virginia’s many diverse Chamber’s of Commerce. Leaders from across the state gathered for a panel discussion on the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to the Commonwealth’s workforce, […]

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Virginia Leaders in Business and Health Care Gather for the 2023 Virginia Health Care Conference

June 8th, 2023

Virginia Leaders in Business and Health Care Gather for the 2023 Virginia Health Care Conference “Transforming Virginia’s Health Care Future” RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2023 Virginia Health Care Conference concluded with participation from over 350 attendees. In its 13th year, the conference was co-hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare […]

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Barry DuVal- Commentary: Incentivizing Job Creation Benefits All Virginians

June 2nd, 2023

A recent opinion piece (“After reneging on promises, Va. must halt tax handouts to Amazon,” May 16) arguing for Virginia to end its job-creating partnership with Amazon relied on a misunderstanding of basic economics and the bipartisan deal that was struck to bring the company’s second headquarters to the commonwealth. Instead, the facts show that the […]

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PRESS RELEASE- POLL: AMERICANS BELIEVE VIRGINIA SHOULD BE HOME OF NEW FBI HEADQUARTERS

May 2nd, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 1, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: HANNAH EMERSON H.EMERSON@VACHAMBER.COM For technical questions on how the survey was conducted, please contact Eric Sutton, esutton@pluspr.com.     POLL: AMERICANS BELIEVE VIRGINIA SHOULD BE HOME OF NEW FBI HEADQUARTERS 65% of U.S. Voters say Virginia should be selected as the location for the new FBI headquarters […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Lakshmi Williams, Transurban’s General Counsel, North America, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber Board of Directors

January 18th, 2023

  PRESS RELEASE: Lakshmi Williams, Transurban’s General Counsel, North America, Elected Chair of  Virginia Chamber Board of Directors RICHMOND, VA – Yesterday, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected Lakshmi Williams to serve as the 2023 Chair of the Board of Directors during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting held in Richmond, Virginia. Williams joined the Chamber’s Board of […]

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