RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier
today, the 2021 Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on World Trade
concluded, featuring leading economic and trade experts to discuss
this year's theme, "Blueprint Virginia 2030, A Strategy for
Virginia's Future - Building an Economy for All." The
conference was co-hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation
and Virginia Economic Development Partnership, with the
participation of more than 800 Virginians, virtually and in
person.
The Chamber officially released the Commonwealth's next
comprehensive strategic plan, Blueprint Virginia 2030, and
presented it to Governor-elect Glenn
Youngkin. A copy of Blueprint Virginia 2030 can be found
by visiting blueprintvirginia.org/
"Over the last twelve months, the Virginia Chamber has
hosted a regional tour across the Commonwealth, conducted
statewide, regional, and industry surveying efforts, and hosted
more than 60 meetings and signature conferences to ensure Blueprint
Virginia 2030 truly reflects the voices of Virginia's business
community," said Virginia Chamber
President & CEO, Barry
DuVal. "Blueprint Virginia 2030 is a business-led
initiative that provides direction and long-term economic
development planning for Virginia. I look forward to working with
Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin and
members of the General Assembly to implement the policy
recommendations outlined within this document and ensure Virginia
remains the best state for business."
"For too long, Richmond has
thought the best source of sustainable government revenue is higher
taxes. I fundamentally disagree, said Governor-elect
Glenn Youngkin. "The best
long-term plan for sustainable government revenue is growing jobs
and a growing economy. And together we can deliver, and so on Day
One let me be clear, Virginia will be open for business. We're
gonna put an end to the fears that a lockdown is coming..and we
will end anti-business policies."
The Virginia Chamber also recognized Senator Chap
Petersen and Delegate Barry
Knight as the 2021 Legislators of the Year for their
leadership and continued collaboration with Virginia's business
community.
"In my career, I've sought to be a voice for small business,"
said Senator Chap Petersen. "I'm honored that the Virginia
Chamber would recognize my team and our efforts to reopen Virginia
and give small businesses a fighting chance."
"I am deeply honored to be presented this award," said
Delegate Barry Knight. "I have
always been an advocate for a business-friendly climate in
Virginia and will continue to do
so in the future."
Contact: Nicole Bunce –
n.bunce@vachamber.com
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SOURCE Virginia Chamber of Commerce