Virginia Chamber of Commerce

08/20/2026

Josh Goyne took over as CEO of Roanoke-based Branch, succeeding Bob Wills and bringing decades of construction industry experience. bit.ly/4wzh16p

08/20/2026

08/18/2026

VEC is holding PUBLIC COMMENT SESSIONS.
We want to hear from you! Your feedback will help guide the development of Virginia’s newly enacted Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. Join us for the final two virtual comment sessions on July 18 and 20th, register here: https://ow.ly/HpwY50ZrZNN

07/29/2026

VEC is holding PUBLIC COMMENT SESSIONS.
We want to hear from you! Your feedback will help guide the development of Virginia’s newly enacted Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. We are holding several virtual public comment sessions, register here: https://ow.ly/HpwY50ZrZNN

07/29/2026

: Registration is officially open for the Virginia Education and Workforce Conference! Join us Thursday, October 1, presented in partnership with the Virginia Business Higher Education Council, Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Virginia Business-K12 Partnership.

Register now and explore sponsorship opportunities: vachamber.com/event/virginia-education-and-workforce-conference/ Growth4VA

07/27/2026

Our Partners, Virginia Works Economic Information & Analytics in collaboration with Virginia Department of Veterans Services and other partners, has launched VirginiaHasJobs.com/Veterans, a microsite designed to connect veterans to military-ready employers, translate their skills into civilian roles, and find career navigation supports. Veterans can get ahead by earning college credit for their service, receive meaningful peer career mentorship, hear real career transition success stories, and more!

07/23/2026

Transitioning veterans: Employers are hiring across Virginia. Get connected to resources for career opportunities, certification and additional education.

>>> Subscribe to our free weekly Transition Connection Newsletter at https://loom.ly/Wf7mxHc

07/21/2026

🎀 Hope. Innovation. Progress.

We have launched our first collaborative breast cancer clinical trial with UVA Health, marking an important milestone in our shared commitment to advancing cancer care. 💚

By bringing more clinical research opportunities closer to home, we're helping connect patients with innovative treatment options while supporting the future of breast cancer care.

We're proud to be part of work that gives patients access to promising advances and helps shape tomorrow's treatments.

Read more about this exciting collaboration: 🔗 https://ow.ly/nShz50ZqQsT

07/20/2026

Virginia employers: the Virginia Employment Commission is hosting listening sessions on the new Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, including one focused on employer input on Thursday, July 30 from 12–1:30 p.m. We encourage all members to register and participate in one or more of these sessions to share your feedback. ⤵️

🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/8OKW50Zp6by

📢 Your voice matters! Join one of VEC's virtual listening sessions and help shape Virginia's new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Insurance Program.

🗓️ Multiple sessions available.
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/8OKW50Zp6by