Every year, ChamberRVA advocates on behalf of our members, the business community and the region. We engage our region’s public and private sectors toward a common goal of creating prosperity for our communities and our residents. We work with elected officials on policy issues and initiatives that move our region forward.

Our member-driven advocacy is working to improve the region’s economy and quality of life. 

Core focuses are:

• Business Environment and Taxes: Policies that promote a pro-growth business environment and a comprehensive tax system that equitably distributes economic burden among all taxpayers.
  
  
• Economic Development: Policies that support business attraction, retention and growth and inclusive procurement, including investment in business-ready sites.
  
  
• Health, Education and Childcare: Policies that promote a strong system of health care, early childhood care and education, post-secondary education and workforce development.
  
  
• Energy: Policies that provide reliable, cost-effective and sustainable sources of energy.
  
  
• Housing: Policies that increase housing opportunities at all income levels.
  
  
• Infrastructure Investment: Policies that provide investment in critical infrastructure, including transportation, energy, water/wastewater, parks and broadband.
  
  
• Right to Work: Promote Virginia's right to work law as it is written and enforced now.
  
  
• Talent Development: Policies which support the talent attraction, development and retention pipeline of a prepared, educated and talented workforce.