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.”
Empowering Virginia’s Workforce
by Paul Koonce, Chair, Blueprint Virginia Virginia’s economic success will increasingly depend on our ability to compete effectively for jobs in the global marketplace. For that, we need the most highly skilled and educated work force. To accomplish this, it is vital that we support and leverage one of Virginia’s core assets — our system […]
Virginia Chamber Expresses Support for the North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act (H.R. 2208)
Letter to Congress requests support for Act to ensure continued progress in the conservation of migratory bird habitat in Virginia in an economically-responsible manner October 27, 2014 Hon. Mark Warner, U.S. Senate Hon. Timothy Kaine, U.S. Senate Hon. Edward Rigell, U.S. House of Representatives Hon. Robert Scott, U.S. House of Representatives Hon. Randy Forbes, U.S. […]