May
14

Legislators Recognized for Their Support of Pro-business Legislation

Barry DuVal President & CEO, Virginia Chamber of Commerce

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce honored more than 30 of Virginia’s pro-business legislators on Wednesday evening, May 8th 2013, at the 2013 Legislative Awards Reception and Dinner at the Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner. Each year following the General Assembly session, the Virginia Chamber produces a Legislative Report Card, which recognizes legislators for their support on initiatives that will help move Virginia forward, and additionally provides analysis of a legislator’s support for the business community’s priorities. … … READ FULL POST

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Apr
09

Antares commercial rocket readied for launch from Virginia Pad-0A April 17, 5PM

The Honorable Jack Kennedy Attorney-at Law, Wise, Va.

On Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Wallops Flight Facility, NASA commercial partner Orbital Sciences Corporation rolled out the first fully-integrated Antares rocket to Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad-0A , in preparation for its inaugural flight set for Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 5pm. “With the completion of the Antares roll out today, we are on a clear path to a launch date of April 17, provided there are no significant weather disruptions or major vehicle check-out delays between now … … READ FULL POST

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Mar
27

Virginia Chamber Releases 2013 Legislative Report Card

Barry DuVal President & CEO, Virginia Chamber of Commerce

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today released its 2013 Legislative Report Card, which grades legislators based on their support of pro-business issues during the recently completed legislative session. Calculated annually based on legislators’ voting records on the principles and issues outlined in Where We Stand: The Virginia Chamber of Commerce 2013 Legislative Priorities, the Legislative Report Card recognizes legislators for their support on initiatives that will help move Virginia forward, and additionally provides analysis of … … READ FULL POST

Economic Development

Mar
25

Assembly session will boost state economy

Barry DuVal

The following OpEd by Chamber President & CEO Barry DuVal ran in the Richmond Times Dispatch on March 24: The 2013 legislative session has concluded and the business community is celebrating the General Assembly’s passage of a pro-business agenda. When it comes to strengthening Virginia’s business climate and promoting a dynamic economy, Gov. Bob McDonnell and many in the Virginia legislature deserve credit for passing legislation this session that enhances the commonwealth’s economic competitiveness. In … … READ FULL POST

Health Care

Feb
12

Let’s Innovate Together to Help Virginians Live Healthier Lives

Christopher J. Mullins

By Christopher J. Mullins The challenges facing Virginia’s health care system are bigger than any one company, individual or organization can solve on their own. Take, for instance, diabetes and obesity, two serious health issues facing Virginia: according to United Health Foundation’s 2012 America’s Health Rankings released last month, Virginia has higher rates of diabetes and obesity compared to most other states. Almost 650,000 Virginia adults have diabetes, and more than 1.8 million adults are … … READ FULL POST

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