Virginia Office of Transportation Public-Private Partnerships (OTP3) Releases Draft of 2014 PPTA Manual and Guidelines
The guidelines propose a decision matrix that requires the board’s review and action at three stages in the development of P3 projects – before a project enters the development stage and the state begins to spend money on it; before it goes into the procurement process; and before a final contract is signed with a […]
2014 Virginia Congressional Luncheon on Capitol Hill Photos
On Wednesday, November 19th, we were pleased to host the 2014 Virginia Congressional Luncheon on Capitol Hill. Over 200 business leaders joined us from members of Virginia’s Congressional Delegation including Senator Mark Warner, Senator Tim Kaine, Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Congressman Robert Hurt and Congressman Morgan Griffith. Each highlighted important business issues such as healthcare costs, […]
Barry DuVal: EPA Saps Virginia’s Energy
Barry DuVal: EPA Saps Virginia’s Energy For the past four decades, Virginians have invested heavily in clean energy. Unfortunately, a draft regulation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released in June threatens to create a competitive disadvantage for Virginia relative to its neighboring states. We have four nuclear units in Virginia that produce virtually no […]
WHY MILITARY SUCCESS CAN LEAD TO BUSINESS SUCCESS: 5 TRAITS VETERANS SHARE WITH BUSINESS LEADERS
Veterans possess many of the traits employers say they look for in job candidates, a recent study conducted by Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families concluded. Their report, “The Business Case for Hiring a Veteran,” identified specific characteristics many veterans display that help them excel in the workplace. Among other conclusions, the researchers […]
Virginia Ranks No. 21 for Health Care ROI
Financial website WalletHub.com gives the Commonwealth cautioning marks when it comes to return on investment (ROI) on health care dollars. The article notes that “in 2013, the average annual health insurance premium for an individual had a price tag of $5,884 while families paid an average of $16,351 for group coverage. To put that in […]
Study: Virginia Ranked 26th for Business Tax Climate
Latest Edition of the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index Ranks Virginia ranks 26th. The tax code is one of the key things businesses look at when investigating where to invest or locate. The tax code is one of the key things businesses look at when investigating where to invest or locate. Business taxes […]
Paul Koonce: Education is the Economic Engine
Blueprint Virginia Steering Chair Paul Koonce discusses the importance of a highly skilled workforce on “This Week in Richmond.”
Diversifying Virginia’s Economy
Chamber President & CEO Barry DuVal addresses Virginia’s transitioning economy on “This Week in Richmond.”
