Virginia Chamber Unveils 23rd Annual List of Virginia’s Fastest Growing Companies – the Fantastic 50
CHANTILLY – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce celebrated fifty of the fastest growing Virginia companies at the twenty-third annual “Virginia’s Fantastic 50 Awards Banquet” on April 26 at the Westfields Marriott in Chantilly. Nearly 450 attendees participated in the banquet to recognize the companies for their success. “We are pleased to recognize the fastest growing […]
Virginia Chamber Statement On Today’s Medicaid and Business Forum
RICHMOND – Virginia Chamber President and CEO Barry DuVal released the below statement following the Forum on Medicaid and Business, hosted by the Virginia Chamber and ChamberRVA at the Richmond Omni. The Forum, keynoted by Governor Ralph Northam, brought together legislators, the business community, and health care experts to discuss health care, the state budget, […]
Virginia Chamber Statement on President Trump’s Expected Tariffs Announcement
Barry DuVal, President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today in advance of President Trump’s expected announcement on tariffs: “President Trump’s expected announcement of a 25 percent tariff on imported steel and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum is a major concern for Virginia’s economy. While the new […]
Virginia Chamber Foundation and Virginia Department of Veterans Services Announce “HIRE VETS NOW” Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2018 Virginia Chamber of Commerce Contact: Samantha Quig Email: s.quig@vachamber.com Phone: 804-237-1457 Virginia Department of Veterans Services Contact: Jeb Hockman Email: Jeb.Hockman@dvs.virginia.gov Phone: 804-482-8497 VIRGINIA CHAMBER FOUNDATION AND VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES ANNOUNCE “HIRE VETS NOW” INITIATIVE Events on Military Installations to Connect Transitioning Service Members and Veterans with Virginia Businesses […]
Suzy Kelly Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber of Commerce
RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce elected Suzy Kelly, CEO of Jo-Kell Inc., to serve as chair of the board of directors at the Chamber’s annual meeting January 24 in Richmond. Kelly has been a member of the Chamber Board since 2009 and a member of the Executive Committee of the Board since 2010. […]
Virginia Chamber Statement On 2017 Forbes Rankings
RICHMOND, VA –Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barry DuVal today released the following statement on the 2017 Forbes Best States for Business rankings. Forbes has ranked Virginia as #5 in the country for business, up one spot from last year, yet Virginia remains in the bottom half in two important factors: economic climate […]
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** VA Chamber To Co-Host 69th Annual Virginia Conference On World Trade
RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber, in partnership with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership-International Trade, The Virginia Manufacturers Association, and the Virginia Maritime Association, will host the 69th Annual Conference on World Trade next Tuesday, October 17 through Wednesday October 18, 2017 in Williamsburg, VA. Virginia’s economy is increasingly tied to exports, which contribute to […]
VA Chamber Members Awarded For Commitment to Hiring Veterans At 2017 Virginia Workforce Conference
VA Chamber Members Awarded For Commitment to Hiring Veterans At 2017 Virginia Workforce Conference RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize its members who were awarded with V3 Awards at today’s 2017 Virginia Workforce Conference for their ongoing commitment to creating and increasing employment opportunities for Veterans in Virginia. With […]
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** VA Chamber To Host Virginia Workforce Conference, Governor McAuliffe To Keynote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2017 ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** VA Chamber To Host Virginia Workforce Conference, Governor McAuliffe To Keynote RICHMOND, VA – On Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 9:00AM- 2:00PM the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Virginia Society of Human Resource Managers (VASHRM), Greater Richmond SHRM […]
EnergySure coalition releases statement on the FERC’s Final Environmental Report for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline
EnergySure coalition releases statement on the FERC’s Final Environmental Report for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline The following is a joint statement on behalf of the EnergySure coalition by Barry DuVal, President & CEO, Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and Dennis Martire, Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager, Laborers’ International Union of North America, on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s […]
