Press Releases

Governor Glenn Youngkin Provides Keynote Remarks at 7th Annual Veterans and Military Affairs Executive Forum

October 24th, 2025

RICHMOND, VA – October 24, 2025 – Governor Glenn Youngkin joined nearly 500 business and military leaders yesterday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center for the 2025 Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Executive Forum. Hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS), and the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation (VVSF), the event […]

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Gubernatorial Candidates Address Virginia’s Workforce Challenges at 2025 Education and Workforce Conference

October 14th, 2025

Richmond, VA – October 14, 2025 – Virginia’s two gubernatorial candidates, Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and Former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, joined business, education, and policy leaders at the 2025 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference today at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The Virginia Chamber Foundation (VCF) and its partners – Virginia Business Higher Education Council, […]

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Virginia Chamber Foundation and Atlantic Union Bank Celebrate Success of the Inaugural Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum

August 26th, 2025

Virginia Chamber Foundation and Atlantic Union Bank Celebrate Success of the Inaugural Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum U.S. Congresswomen Kiggans and McClellan Deliver Impactful Keynote Speeches RICHMOND, VA – August 26, 2025 – The Virginia Chamber Foundation, in partnership with Atlantic Union Bank, proudly hosted nearly 300 people at the Inaugural Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum today […]

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Virginia Chamber of Commerce Appoints Keith Martin as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

August 19th, 2025

RICHMOND, VA — August 19, 2025 — The Board of Directors of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the appointment of Keith Martin as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 2, 2025. He will serve in this capacity while the Board conducts a nationwide search for the organization’s next President and CEO. Martin […]

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VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGE

August 12th, 2025

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced today that Cathie J. Vick has resigned as President and CEO of the Chamber to pursue other opportunities. The Chamber thanks Cathie for her service and wishes her the best in her future endeavors. Linda Stanley, Chair of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and […]

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Press Release: Virginia Chamber Names Two Strategic Hires

June 26th, 2025

Virginia Chamber Names Two Strategic Hires   RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the addition of Andrew Sinclair and Sarah Owen to its team. Sinclair will serve as the Vice President of Public Policy Development and Executive Director of the Chamber Foundation, joining the organization’s Executive Leadership Team. Owen has been named […]

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Press Release: The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Announces 2025-2026 Officers and Board Members

June 6th, 2025

THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES ANNOUNCES 2025-2026 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 Officers and Board of Directors. The VACCE Officers / Executive Committee members are: Chair – Tracy Hale Clark, Louisa County Chamber of Commerce Chair-Elect – Courtney Thompson, […]

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Press Release: 2025 Healthcare Conference Gathered Leaders to Shape Virginia’s Health Future

June 6th, 2025

2025 Healthcare Conference Gathered Leaders to Shape Virginia’s Health Future RICHMOND, VA – Yesterday, the Virginia Chamber Foundation, in partnership with the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA), hosted the 15th Annual Virginia Healthcare Conference at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. This year’s event, themed “Creating a Blueprint for the Future of Virginia’s Health,” brought […]

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Press Release: Virginia Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Two New Team Members

May 12th, 2025

Virginia Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Two New Team Members RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the addition of two new members to its team, Carter T. Whitelow and Sarah Muse. Whitelow has joined as the Vice President of Government Relations and Muse has joined as the Director of Marketing and Brand Management.   “We […]

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Press Release: Virginia Ranked Ninth in Chief Executive Magazine’s 2025 CEO Survey of Best and Worst States for Business

April 28th, 2025

Virginia Ranked Ninth in Chief Executive Magazine’s 2025 CEO Survey of Best and Worst States for Business  RICHMOND, VA – Chief Executive magazine today announced that Virginia ranked ninth on its annual list of the Best and Worst States for Business, an improvement of three spots since last year and the first time the Commonwealth […]

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