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PRESS RELEASE: 400 Attendees Gather Virtually for 2021 Virginia Veteran and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program

September 15th, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: 400 Attendees Gather Virtually for 2021 Virginia Veteran and Military Affairs Conference & Annual Virginia Values Veterans Awards Program Leaders Gather from Across the Commonwealth to Participate in Key Discussions on Expanding Economic Opportunity for Military Families Through the Power of Partnerships  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2021 Virginia Veteran and Military […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Statement on Virginia’s Recognition as “Best Business Climate” by Business Facilities

July 27th, 2021

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Barry DuVal, President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement regarding Virginia’s recognition as “Best Business Climate” by Business Facilities. The Business Facilities 17th Annual State Ranking Report, released today, is available at https://cdn.businessfacilities.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/BF2021-Rankings_State_Metro-Global-C-1.pdf. “Virginia’s recognition as Business Facilities’ Best Business Climate is a testament to our […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Statement on Virginia’s Recognition as Top State for Business by CNBC

July 13th, 2021

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Barry DuVal, President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement regarding Virginia’s consecutive recognition as the Top State for Business by CNBC. The full ranking, released today, is available at https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/13/americas-top-states-for-business.html. “Today’s ranking reaffirms what we already knew – Virginia is the best state for business. The […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Foundation Releases Blueprint Virginia 2030 Statewide Survey

June 10th, 2021

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber Foundation released a survey to ensure statewide representation for Virginia’s next policy-driven strategic plan, Blueprint Virginia 2030. As part of the development process, the Virginia Chamber Foundation invites members of the business, economic development, workforce, education, and housing communities, as well as other community representatives from across […]

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PRESS RELEASE: 2021 Virginia Health Care Conference: Addressing the Needs of Our Workforce and Providing Greater Equity in Health Care

June 3rd, 2021

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2021 Virginia Health Care Conference concluded, with virtual participation of more than 300 Virginians from around the Commonwealth. This conference featured industry experts, physicians, and other health care professionals to discuss how we can look beyond the COVID-19 pandemic and make Virginia more economically competitive by addressing the […]

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2021 Virginia Conference on Corporate Sustainability and Energy Diversity Hosts Industry Leaders from Across the Commonwealth to Discuss Developing a Sustainable Plan for Virginia’s Energy Future

May 20th, 2021

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2021 Virginia Conference on Corporate Sustainability and Energy Diversity concluded, with virtual participation of more than 300 business leaders from all regions of the Commonwealth. The conference brought industry leaders together to discuss innovative strategies to advance corporate sustainability initiatives that promote long term economic success. “Future economic […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Foundation Announces Blueprint Virginia 2030 Regional Tour

April 8th, 2021

Media Contact: Nicole Bunce; n.bunce@vachamber.com PRESS RELEASE: Virginia Chamber Foundation Announces Blueprint Virginia 2030 Regional Tour Virtual Economic Briefing and Listening Tour Scheduled to Facilitate Policy Recommendations of Leaders from Across the Commonwealth for Virginia’s Next Statewide Strategic Plan, Blueprint Virginia 2030 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber Foundation announced the Blueprint Virginia […]

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Press Release: Alan Witt, CEO Emeritus of PBMares, Elected Chair of Va Chamber

January 22nd, 2021

Alan Witt, CEO Emeritus of PBMares, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber of Commerce 13 New Executives Join Chamber Leadership on the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors RICHMOND, VA – Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) elected Alan Witt to serve as the 2021 Chair of the Board of Directors during the […]

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Statement of Barry DuVal on the Passing of Senator Benton “Ben” Chafin

January 4th, 2021

Statement of Barry DuVal on the Passing of Senator Benton “Ben” Chafin RICHMOND, VIRGINIA –– Barry DuVal, President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement on the passing of Senator Benton “Ben” Chafin. “The Commonwealth has lost a true statesman, friend, and fierce advocate for Southwest Virginia. Ben was well […]

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PRESS RELEASE: Hundreds Gather Virtually for the Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on World Trade

December 4th, 2020

PRESS RELEASE: Hundreds Gather Virtually for the Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on World Trade The premier economic conference in Virginia expands to include International Trade experts and 2020 Legislative Awards Presentation RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2020 Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on World Trade concluded, featuring leading economic and trade experts to […]

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