Virginia Chamber of Commerce

06/13/2026

Virginia's competitiveness rests on the trust that made us a national leader for business investment and job creation.

Former Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore writes in Virginia Business on why honoring our business commitments matters. Read more: https://virginiabusiness.com/will-virginia-data-center-fight_scare_other_industries/ Hunton

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Virginia continues to attract major investment. Google is putting new dollars into thousands of local jobs, skilled-trades training, and lower energy bills for families across the Commonwealth.

The new $15 million Energy Impact Fund will help bring down utility costs, and funding for electrical apprenticeships aims to train 2,741 more apprentices by 2030.

This kind of investment keeps Virginia competitive and creates more opportunities for workers and families. Learn more: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/infrastructure-and-cloud/global-network/virginia-community-investments/

We’re helping build the state’s next-generation workforce and investing in energy programs.

06/12/2026

Yesterday, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce was proud to join Gov. Spanberger for the ceremonial signing of bipartisan legislation expanding state internship opportunities for Virginia students.

This new law (HB 54 / SB 286) establishes a state internship coordinator to connect more students with career-building experiences across the Commonwealth.

Internships are one of the most powerful tools we have for strengthening Virginia's talent pipeline. Thank you to the bipartisan patrons and partners who made this possible. We're proud to support a Virginia where every student has a pathway to opportunity.

Interested in getting more involved and supporting internships? Learn more at: https://vedp.org/internshipsva?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23596337753&gbraid=0AAAABC9WGa78NkMr1ueiP4mVQVCTeFeTw&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3K7RBhDJARIsAKRtP5QiWtajUSvoS5d3MROwBtbU2mQDvJrFHGRua82mrSwNgncB7d2U414aArBBEALw_wcB

📷 Photo Credit: Governor's Office

Abigail Spanberger

06/12/2026

As lawmakers weigh changes to the data center tax program, the stakes for Virginia's competitiveness are real.

Data centers are paying billions in taxes and supporting Virginia's economy with jobs, wages, and investment in our communities.

Tell your legislators to keep our commitments and keep Virginia open: https://keepvirginiaopen.com/

06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the Virginia Chamber Legal Institute meeting.

We were pleased to welcome legal and business leaders from across the Commonwealth for an engaging discussion on the issues shaping Virginia’s legal and policy landscape.

A special thank you to our speakers:

• Tammy Finley, Gentry Locke

• Charlie Meyer, O'Hagan Meyer

• Matt McGuire, Counsel to Governor Spanberger

• Ethan Betterton, Virginia Chamber of Commerce

• Joshua Hess, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform

The Legal Institute continues to serve as an important forum for legal professionals and business leaders to connect, collaborate, and stay informed on issues that matter to the future of Virginia’s economy: https://vachamber.com/legal-regulatory-reform-institute/

We are grateful to Hunton for hosting yesterday’s meeting and to all our attendees for their engagement and participation.

06/10/2026

In a recent Richmond Times-Dispatch op-ed, Virginia Chamber Interim President & CEO Keith Martin joined business and labor leaders to make the case for policies that support investment and job creation across the Commonwealth.

Read it here: https://richmond.com/opinion/column/article_861cd289-e0b8-44c3-ba95-800b1ae71f8b.html

06/09/2026

The 2026 Virginia Healthcare Conference would not have been possible without the organizations that showed up and invested in this work alongside us. Thank you to each of our sponsors for your partnership, your presence, and your continued commitment to Virginia's business and healthcare communities. Your support makes it possible to bring Virginia's top leaders together around the issues that matter most.

Interested in sponsoring a future Virginia Chamber event? Contact Mary-Michael Wachur at [email protected] and view our upcoming events to learn more: https://vachamber.com/events/upcoming-events/

Co-Host: Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association(VHHA)

Presenting Sponsor: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Presenting Communications Sponsor: Cox

Diamond Sponsor: PhRMA

Platinum Sponsor: Bon Secours Richmond Health System

Signature Sponsors: Inova, Kaiser Permanente, Riverside, UVA Health

Gold Sponsors: Augusta Health, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carilion Clinic, Cigna Healthcare, CVS Health, Delta Dental Ins., Forvis Mazars US, Genentech, Huntington National Bank, Johns Hopkins University & Medicine - Development and Alumni Relations, Labcorp, Master Center for Addiction Medicine, McGuireWoods LLP, McGuireWoods Consulting, Mercer, Sentara Health, Sentry Force Security, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, Troutman Strategies

Silver Sponsor: Valley Health

Bronze Sponsor: Quest Diagnostics

Non-Profit and Partner Sponsors: Bryant & Stratton College, Custom Ink, Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

06/09/2026

📢Our partners at Virginia Works are sponsoring the 5th Annual Regional Job Fair on June 11th at the Hampton Roads Convention Center from 10am-3pm. More than 105 Employers will be present with on-the-spot interviews for entry level to skilled roles. 👉Register today: https://ow.ly/nFVF50YTyFW

06/08/2026

Last week, Virginia's healthcare and business communities gathered at the Greater Richmond Convention Center for the 2026 Virginia Healthcare Conference, and the conversations were exactly what this moment calls for.

More than 300 leaders joined us to explore affordability, workforce, innovation, and access to care. We were honored to welcome morning keynote Elena Bhamidipati, Partner at McKinsey & Company, and to close the day with remarks from The Honorable Marvin B. Figueroa, Virginia's Secretary of Health and Human Resources.

Thank you to our co-host Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA), Presenting Sponsor Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Presenting Communications Sponsor Cox Communications, and every sponsor, speaker, and attendee who made the day exceptional. This is exactly why we do this work.

View the full recap and event photos here: https://vachamber.com/event/2026-virginia-healthcare-conference/