In the final days to the legislative session, while the transportation compromise was a hot topic, much focus was also on coming to an agreement over adjustments to Virginia's 2012-2014 budget. An agreement on the issue of Medicaid expansion was reached on the final day of session, clearing…
Prince William Chamber Event Helps Businesses Diversify and Refocus With sequestration no longer a question of “if,” last week’s Prince William Government Contractors Day with its theme of “Mission Possible” was well-timed. This annual event of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce is designed to provide industry-specific connections…
The final days of the 2013 General Assembly session in Richmond ended on an historic note. For the first time in 26 years, the Virginia General Assembly approved a broad-based, sustainable and bi-partisan funding plan for the maintenance and construction of the state transportation system including the states…
Prince William Chamber Invites Community Members to “Discover Cuba” Chamber Now Accepting Reservations for Unique Travel Experience, May 3-11 Ever been curious about journeying to Cuba? Perhaps you have even caught a glimpse of its shores while on a cruise ship, and wished it were possible to explore…
Virginia Senate Passes Transportation Funding Package With Senate passage of the transportation conference report, Virginia has its first comprehensive, long-term transportation funding solution in nearly three decades. The historic measure passed the Senate in a 25-15 vote. Of the legislators representing the Prince William area, Senators Colgan, Puller and…
Transportation Package Passes House, Moves to Senate Prince William Chamber Applauds Bipartisan Leadership in House of Delegates In a show of bipartisan cooperation, the Virginia House of Delegates today passed the transportation conference report in a 60-40 vote. Prince William area Delegates Luke Torian and Mark Dudenhefer supported…
Transportation Funding Sees Movement in Richmond Virginia's Largest Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Legislative Progress Yesterday, Virginia House and Senate Conferees crafted an agreement on a comprehensive, long-term transportation funding plan, which now moves to the General Assembly for a vote. Should it pass, this will be the first…
Chamber Conference Helps Contractors Diversify & Build Parnterships Dr. Stephen Fuller, Séan Crean to Keynote Government Contracting Industry Day Séan Crean, the Navy's Director of the Office of Small Business Programs, is a keynote speaker at GovCon Day. Given the uncertainty in regards to the federal budget, contractors…
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce has a unique proposition for area residents—the organization is inviting people to participate in a trip to the island nation of Cuba, May 3-11, 2013. Leaving from Miami, the all-inclusive package features an Old Havana walking tour, salsa dance lessons, museum visits,…
Chamber Luncheon Examines State of Business & Education in Prince William Online registration is open for the February 20 Prince William Chamber of Commerce’s “State of Prince William,” in the events section of www.pwchamber.org. The luncheon takes place at 11:30 am at Continental Event Center,9705 Liberia Avenue in…
