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Albemarle and Charlottesville Announce Catalyst Accelerator Program
The Catalyst Accelerator Program will provide dedicated staff, workspace, advisors, programming, and $20,000 grants to support high-potential, scalable startups in the region.
Read MoreBetter Business Challenge Announces Awards for Climate Leadership
The 2019 Better Business Challenge Awards Night celebrated a yearlong collective effort that brought nearly 100 local businesses and nonprofits together to reduce their climate impacts.
Read MoreChamber Spotlight: David Mitchell, Great Eastern Management Company
Learn about David Mitchell’s Yukon XL, his hopes for the future of our business community, and that time he fell into the Bay.
Read MoreChamber Spotlight: Cristine Nardi, Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Learn about Cristine Nardi’s first job (in Botswana!), how she chose her field, and what’s unique about CNE.
Read MoreChamber Welcomes New Charlottesville City Manager
Just three weeks into his new job as Charlottesville City Manager, Dr. Tarron Richardson visited the Chamber for a meet & greet with members.
Read MoreChamber Accepting Applications for Leadership Charlottesville Through June 21
The Chamber will accept up to 40 applicants into the Leadership Charlottesville Class of 2020.
Read MoreAlbemarle, Charlottesville Communities Honor 40 Teachers for Their Classroom Excellence
Chamber President Elizabeth Cromwell, guest speaker for the Golden Apple Awards, thanked the teachers for their positive impact on students.
Read MoreChamber Gives Texas Steaks to One of the ‘Unsung Heroes’ of UVA Basketball Program
A key player behind the scenes at the UVA men’s basketball program received a gift of Raider Red Meats from Texas Tech, courtesy of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreChamber to Advocate for Federal Research Funding on Capitol Hill
Chamber President Elizabeth Cromwell will visit legislators May 7-8 to advocate for increased federal research grant funding nationwide.
Read MoreLeadership Charlottesville Recognizes Melissa Yuille with Scholarship for Successor
The Class of 2019 will fund a scholarship in memory of their classmate, who was Director of Housing Counseling and Economic Empowerment for Piedmont Housing Alliance.
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