Chamber Blog

2025 MBA Gala

On Friday, October 10, 2025, the Charlottesville business community gathered at the Doubletree Hotel for an unforgettable evening celebrating leadership, legacy, and the bright future of minority entrepreneurship. The Minority Business Alliance’s 2025 gala, themed The Year of the Sunset, honored three remarkable leaders whose dedication has transformed the local business landscape. Celebrating a Powerful…

Rising Professionals: Networking That Turns Into Connections

Charlottesville Rising Professionals Executive Committee and Chamber Staff Liaison at the August Coffee Networking event.

At the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, our Rising Professionals affinity group is more than just a networking club. It’s a community where young professionals and emerging leaders build meaningful connections that can transform careers and personal lives. Through casual coffee chats, happy hours, and volunteer events, members gain access to mentorship, business opportunities, and…

From Library Study Sessions to Dance Floor Grooves: How Good Times Only is Connecting Charlottesville Through Music

When Krissy Muniz wanted more opportunities to dance, she decided to create them. In 2021, she founded Good Times Only, a Charlottesville-based business that brings silent disco experiences to events across Virginia. What began as a creative side project has grown into a business focused on connection, music, and community. Krissy Muniz, Founder of Good…

A Day at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA

The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) has been a valued Chamber member since February 2025. Recently, our team had the privilege of visiting this incredible organization to learn more about their mission and the impact they’re making in our community. Two members of our Chamber staff, Jenna Huber, Marketing and Events Coordinator and Zach Hall, Membership Coordinator, spent…

Charlottesville Chamber CEO Andrea Copeland Honored with Virginia Business Magazine’s 2025 Women in Leadership Award

The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate a historic achievement: President and CEO Andrea Copeland has been named an honoree for Virginia Business Magazine’s 2025 Women in Leadership Award. This statewide recognition highlights women executives who are redefining leadership through professional excellence, civic engagement, mentorship, and breaking barriers.

August Coffee Networking With the Rising Professionals

Board Members of the Rising Professionals Affinity Group with the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Coffee Networking with the Rising Professionals is your monthly opportunity to connect, collaborate, and build relationships in a casual setting. Held every 2nd Friday by the Regional Chamber, this event brings together local professionals to share ideas, grow their network, and strengthen community ties.