Ryan Fierst Joins Virginia Chamber Staff as Public Policy Director
RICHMOND – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced today that Ryan Fierst has joined the Chamber staff as Public Policy Director. In this role, Ryan will develop the Chamber’s public policy agenda at both the federal and state levels. Her primary areas of focus will be education, workforce development, and the Virginia state budget. “Ryan […]
Chamber Briefings Newsletter – November 24, 2015
President’s Message We hope that you will make plans to join us on December 4th in Williamsburg for the Virginia Economic Summit. We will be presenting the inaugural “State of the Commonwealth Report,” and will also hear remarks by Senator Tim Kaine, a panel of Virginia executives and more. More information on the Summit can […]
Statement of Barry DuVal on House Vote to Reauthorize the Export Import Bank
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 28, 2015 CONTACT: Paul Logan 703-403-6464 p.logan@vachamber.com Statement of Barry DuVal on House Vote to Reauthorize the Export Import Bank RICHMOND – Barry DuVal, President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement regarding the House vote to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. “We applaud Representatives Don Beyer, […]
Statement of Barry DuVal on Virginia’s Drop in Forbes Best States for Business Ranking
Forbes: “Virginia’s rank falls three spots thanks to higher business costs and a declining economic climate. The state ranked among the top two states every year from 2006 through 2013.”
Chamber Briefings Newsletter – October 19, 2015
President’s Message Last month, we released the first study conducted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation’s Center for Trade, the “Virginia International Trade Profile,” at our Forum on Trade and Infrastructure. The benchmark trade study provides critical data to businesses and policy-makers as we work to implement the strategies outlined in Blueprint Virginia. This study provides […]
Nominations Open for Fastest Growing Companies in Virginia – the “Fantastic 50”
For Immediate Release Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 CONTACT: Paul Logan 703-403-6464 p.logan@vachamber.com Nominations Open for Fastest Growing Companies in Virginia – the “Fantastic 50” Application Deadline: January 8, 2016 RICHMOND – Nominations are now open for the 2016 Fantastic 50 program recognizing Virginia’s fastest growing business. The Fantastic 50 award program is a signature event […]
Virginia Chamber expresses support for PATENT Act (The Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015)
Swift passage will mark a critical step forward in the effort to combat abusive patent litigation, a problem that costs the U.S. economy billions each year. Read the entire letter here.
OSHA Targets Misclassification in Virginia
In the emerging economy, the line between independent contractors and employees is blurring. It’s happening in a host of industry sectors, especially construction, manufacturing, energy and service. State and federal agencies charged with the task of regulating employment continually wrestle with worker misclassification. That is especially true for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) […]
Virginia Chamber Supports Federal Regulatory Reform Bill
The Virginia Chamber, in partnership with other national business groups, is calling on the Senate to pass legislation curbing costly regulations. Click here to read entire letter.
Chamber Briefings Newsletter – September 11, 2015
As summer comes to a close, we’re gearing up for a busy fall here at the Chamber. On September 29th, we hope you’ll join us for our Forum on Trade & Infrastructure in Norfolk, as we unveil and discuss the results of a benchmark study on the impact of trade in Virginia and an assessment […]
