Virginia Advocacy on Other Topics

Examples of the Chamber’s advocacy in Virginia include:

• Coalition of Chambers Urges Broad Eligibility for G3 Education Program February 27, 2020

The Chamber joined with other chambers of commerce from across Northern Virginia to call for the General Assembly to restore Governor Northam’s proposed eligibility cap for the “G3” community college financial aid program. An amendment to reduce the maximum household income for participants statewide could prevent an estimated 8,000 potential NOVA students from benefiting from the program due to our region’s high cost of living. The G3 program is a key initiative to support Virginia’s talent pipeline and to help Virginians attain the skills and training for jobs that serve the community.

• Resolution in Support of Addressing Teacher Shortages in Virginia January 2018
• BLOG: Virginia General Assembly Convenes with Business, Labor Issues on Front Burner January 11, 2018
• Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Letter December 2, 2015

​The Chamber sent a letter to the President & CEO of the Northern Virginia Chamber to express concern about how changing its name from the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce to the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce might cause confusion for many throughout the region, including members of the Arlington business community.

• Chamber Announces Support for HB 2308 February 17, 2015 

The Chamber announced its support for Virginia HB 2308, legislation that would enable the County Board to hire an internal auditor that would report directly to the Board.