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Virginia Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2025 Forum on Infrastructure and Its Impact on Economic Development

October 28th, 2025

Chesapeake, VA – October 28, 2025 – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce convened its third annual Forum on Infrastructure and Its Impact on Economic Development today at the Chesapeake Conference Center, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the critical role of infrastructure in driving the Commonwealth’s economic future. This year’s forum […]

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Regionalism Matters – Energy Forum: Powering Our Region Together

October 28th, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA October 28th, 2025 – Virginia’s energy future is at a pivotal moment. As the Commonwealth advances ambitious clean energy goals, leaders are faced with the challenge of achieving sustainability while protecting the reliability and affordability that drive economic growth. The Regionalism Matters Energy Forum: Powering Our Region Together will convene business leaders and […]

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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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Camp Rainbow Offers Healing and Hope to Children Coping with Loss

October 23rd, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA, October 23, 2025 – On Sunday, October 5, Mary Washington Grief Support Services hosted Camp Rainbow, a grief retreat for children, at Mott’s Run Reservoir in partnership with Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation. This special day camp welcomed 19 children, ages 5 to 12, who are navigating the grief of losing a parent, sibling, […]

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VIRGINIA’S PRIVATE COLLEGES STRENGTHEN THE COMMONWEALTH’S WORKFORCE AND HUMAN CAPITAL, NEW CICV REPORT FINDS

October 22nd, 2025

Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia releases Phase II of its Economic Impact Study:  “CICV’s Private Colleges and Universities’ Contribution to Virginia Human Capital.” RICHMOND, VA — The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV), representing 28 nonprofit private colleges and universities, has released the second phase of its statewide economic impact analysis conducted by Mangum […]

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Commission on Unemployment Compensation Workgroup Convenes Inaugural Meeting

October 15th, 2025        Ethan Betterton, Vice President, Government Relations, Virginia Chamber of Commerce

On September 18, the Commission on Unemployment Compensation’s Adjustments to Weekly Benefits Workgroup met for the first time. Created by legislation from the 2025 General Assembly session, the workgroup is tasked to study making annual adjustments, based on the average weekly wage, to individual weekly benefit amounts for unemployment compensation. The workgroup received two presentations […]

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Strongwell Wins Manufacturing Innovations Award for its STRONGDEK® Composite Decking Product

October 14th, 2025

BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the world’s leading pultruder of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, was recently awarded the 2025 Manufacturing Innovations Award by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) for its patented STRONGDEK® structural composite decking system. Produced at Strongwell’s Bristol and Highlands facilities, STRONGDEK represents a breakthrough in decking technology by combining […]

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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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Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Hires Director of Programming and Events

October 13th, 2025

New Position Plays an Integral Role in Delivering High Value to Chamber Members Danville, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce has hired Keddra Walker as Director of Programming and Events, a newly created position that will play an integral role in providing high energy, creativity, and leadership in the planning and execution of […]

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Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce Hosts Experiential Annual Meeting at RBC’s Academic Innovation Center

October 10th, 2025

Hopewell, Va. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Attendees at the Annual Meeting and Mixer for the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce’s (H/PG Chamber) Annual Meeting and Mixer on Oct. 15 from 4:30-7:30pm will enjoy an interactive, futuristic experience in addition to great networking and delicious food. The event will be held at Richard Bland College (RBC) […]

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