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…
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,…
After weeks of debate, on Jan 1 Congress voted to avert the "Fiscal Cliff." Well, not really. Rather than truly dealing with the problems they "kicked the can down the road" a little longer. So, what did Congress do exactly in the Fiscal Cliff deal? First, more what…
While we are sad to say goodbye to longtime American Red Cross exec Karen Wayne, we are happy to give a big Chamber welcome to their new Community Executive for Prince William and Loudoun, Erwin Steirle. Here’s what Karen told us about him: “Erwin comes to us from…
Jeff Kaczmarek, Executive Director of Prince William County Dept. of Economic Development, opened the "Enhancing the Commercial Development Process" meeting by stating a clear-cut goal: "Make Prince William County the most business-friendly community in the DC metro area." The meeting then focused on plans for achieving this goal,…
Last Friday, representatives from the Prince William Chamber participated in a joint meeting of the Urban Crescent (localities along the I-95/1-64 corridor from Northern Virginia to Hampton Roads). Local policymakers, chambers of commerce and members of the Virginia General Assembly gathered to work towards a consensus on possible…
As you are most likely aware, unless Congress acts soon, at midnight on December 31, 2012, a disastrous combination of tax hikes and spending cuts--known as the Fiscal Cliff--will automatically take effect, threatening to plunge our economy back into recession and would equal the largest tax increase in…
The largest Chamber in the Washington, DC Metro area, the Prince William Chamber is well-positioned to advocate for commonsense policies that foster prosperity in Northern Virginia.
