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Virginia Chamber of Commerce

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday elected Jennifer Siciliano to chair its board of directors this year.
Feb 5, 2026

Virginia Chamber elects UVA Health exec as board chair

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday elected Jennifer Siciliano to chair its board of directors this year.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks during the InternshipsVA event Feb. 4, 2026, at the Omni Hotel Richmond. Photo courtesy Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Feb 5, 2026

State commits $14.5M yearly for new paid internship program

Virginia political, higher education and economic development leaders announced InternshipsVA, a new statewide program to support paid internships.

JMU will host seminars in 2026 examining the nation’s founding principles and civic engagement. Photo courtesy James Madison University
Feb 4, 2026

Making the business case for InternshipsVA

InternshipsVA establishes a framework that encourages Virginia employers to start or expand high-quality, paid internship programs.

Spanberger, Earle-Sears speak on right-to-work, talent pipelines
Oct 14, 2025

Spanberger, Earle-Sears speak on right-to-work, talent pipelines

Virginia's gubernatorial candidates discussed business and how to strengthen the state's workforce pipeline.

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Aug 19, 2025

Virginia Chamber appoints interim CEO

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced that it has appointed former chamber executive Keith Martin as interim CEO.

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Aug 12, 2025

Virginia Chamber CEO resigns after 4 months

Cathie J. Vick has resigned as president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce after only four months on the job.

CACI chairman Daniels dies
Jul 18, 2025

CACI chairman Daniels dies

Reston-based government contractor CACI International announced Tuesday that its chairman of the board, Michael A. Daniels, has passed away.

Sarah Muse and Carter Whitelow have joined the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Photo Courtesy Virginia Chamber of Commerce
May 14, 2025

Virginia Chamber adds two execs to its team

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced that Carter T. Whitelow is joining its team as vice president of government relations while Sarah Muse is joining as the director of marketing and brand management.

Virginia Chamber’s DuVal to lead new ITA venture
Mar 26, 2025

Virginia Chamber’s DuVal to lead new ITA venture

Newport-News based government contractor ITA International announced Wednesday that Virginia Chamber of Commerce CEO Barry DuVal will be the new president and CEO of ITA Growth Partners, a newly created acquisition company designed to help ITA International expand. ITA International CEO Mike Melo said ITA Growth Partners will officially launch operations on April 1. The […]

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Jan 28, 2025

Va. Chamber of Commerce reveals next president and CEO

Cathie J. Vick will be the new leader of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, starting April 1. The business advocacy organization with more than 30,000 members announced on Tuesday her appointment as president and CEO. Vick is currently vice president of corporate and government affairs at Transurban, one of the world’s largest operators and developers […]

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Sep 12, 2024

Va. Chamber president and CEO to retire

Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barry DuVal plans to retire in early 2025, the chamber announced Thursday. DuVal became head of the chamber in April 2010. During his 14-year tenure, the business advocacy organization has grown from around 1,000 members to more than 32,000. “During his tenure with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, […]

Jun 27, 2024

Out & About July 2024

1. James W. Dyke Jr. with McGuireWoods Consulting received a lifetime achievement award from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce May 16 in Richmond. L to R (front row): Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Don L. Scott Jr., D-Portsmouth; former Gov. Douglas Wilder; Dyke. L to R (back row): Virginia Sen. Lamont Bagby, D-Henrico, former U.S. […]

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