Press Releases

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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PRESS RELEASE: Business Leaders from Across Virginia Gather in Richmond for 2022 Virginia Economic Summit & Forum on International Trade

December 2nd, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: Business Leaders from Across Virginia Gather in Richmond for 2022 Virginia Economic Summit & Forum on International Trade “Ensuring Virginia Competes to win in the National & Global Economy” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Hannah Emerson h.emerson@vachamber.com RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – This afternoon, the 2022 Virginia Economic Summit & Forum on International Trade, hosted by the […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Over 400 Attendees Gather for 2022 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference 

October 11th, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: Over 400 Attendees Gather for 2022 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference  “Positioning Virginia’s Workforce for Success: Connecting Learning to Earning” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Hannah Emerson H.emerson@vachamber.com RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2022 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference, hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Business Higher Education Council (VBHEC), and the […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Nearly 600 Attendees Gather in Richmond for 2022 Virginia Veteran and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program

September 14th, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: Nearly 600 Attendees Gather in Richmond for 2022 Virginia Veteran and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2022 Virginia Veteran and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program, hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation, and the […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Statement of Virginia Chamber of Commerce President on Virginia’s Position Within CNBC’s Top States for Business Rankings

July 13th, 2022

  July 13, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Richmond, Virginia – Today, CNBC released its America’s Top States for Business 2022 national rankings. CNBC graded states on 88 metrics in ten categories of competitiveness. This year’s rankings placed greater emphasis on workforce, infrastructure, and the cost of doing business. Based on Virginia’s 2022 scores, the Commonwealth was ranked the […]

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