An important function of the Foundation is to develop and research reports that give Virginia legislators and policymakers an accurate understanding of Virginia’s business climate and how well we’re competing with other states. Through these studies, the Virginia Chamber Foundation shows how policymakers could improve the conditions for job creation and economic growth.
CNBC Top States for Business Analysis
International Trade Studies
The Economic Impact of Virginia Exports – Full Report (Dec. 6, 2024)
Virginia International Trade Profile – Press Release (Sept. 29, 2015)
Virginia International Trade Profile – Executive Summary (Sept. 29, 2015)
Virginia International Trade Profile – Full Report (Sept. 29, 2015)
Economic Competitiveness Studies
Amazon Study (December 7, 2018)
Amazon Study Fact Sheet (December 7, 2018)
Amazon Study FAQ (December 7, 2018)
2016 State of the Commonwealth Report (Dec. 2, 2016)
2015 State of the Commonwealth Report (Dec. 4, 2015)
Policy Insights and Briefings
National Rankings Initiative White Paper – Version 4 (Mar. 19, 2019)
National Rankings Initiative White Paper – Version 3 (Dec. 18, 2018)
National Rankings Initiative White Paper – Version 2 (Nov. 28, 2018)
National Rankings Initiative White Paper – Version 1 (Nov. 9, 2018)
Quarterly Economic Reports
2nd Quarter – Severe Weather (July 23, 2020)
1st Quarter – Severe Weather Warning (April 23,2020)
4th Quarter – Cloudy with a North Wind (January 27, 2020)
3rd Quarter – Cloudy and Cooler (October 25, 2019)
2nd Quarter – Continued Cloudy with Intermittent Rain (July 31, 2019)
1st Quarter – Cloudy with Intermittent Rain (April 23, 2019)
4th Quarter – Continued Warm with Gusting Winds (January 22, 2019)
3rd Quarter – Warm and Sunny (October 23, 2018)
2nd Quarter – Mostly Sunny (July 26, 2018)
1st Quarter – Partly Cloudy with Unseasonably Cool Temperatures in Some Areas (April 25, 2018)
