Chambers Respond to Press Conference Opposing Bi-County Parkway Rob Clapper, President & CEO of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, and Tony Howard, President of Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce issued the following joint statement today regarding misconceptions as to the proposed Bi-county Parkway: “The need for improved…
Chamber's Education Summit Takes Look at Early Childhood Education Prince William, Virginia – Last week, the Prince William Chamber of Commerce held its annual Education Summit, where it recognizes the winners of its scholarship program and takes a look at educational issues. This year the focus was on…
Opportunities Remain to Sponsor Winners and Send Congratulatory Notes Now in its 27th year, the Prince William Valor Awards honors the men and women in public service who protect the people, homes and businesses of the greater Prince William area. This year’s ceremony takes place on April 24,…
Prince William Chamber "Frostbite Scramble" Raises Funds for Scholarship Program Chamber President Says Area Businesses Are "Committed to Educational Success" Nearly 100 golf enthusiasts braved the early spring chill to support education during the Prince William Chamber’s annual Frostbite Scramble. Evergreen Country Club hosted the nine-hole captain’s choice…
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…
