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BWRT Holiday Luncheon 2025
BWRT Holiday Luncheon 2025 The Charlottesville women in business community gathered on December 18, 2025, for the annual Business Women’s Round Table (BWRT) Holiday Luncheon. This signature event brings together professional women for meaningful connection and celebration. Hosted at the Amy Yang Photography Studio on East Market Street, the event welcomed members and guests for…
Read More2025 MBA Gala
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.…
Read MoreCharlottesville 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.
Read MoreInside the 2025 Member Survey:Â The Issues Driving Our Advocacy
Discover what matters most to Charlottesville’s business community in 2025 and how we’re taking action to address them.
Read MoreHow National Connections Are Helping Us Build a Stronger Local Chamber
This is how national connections are helping us build a stronger local chamber.
Read MoreRita’s Bright Beginnings Celebrates Grand Opening
Rita’s Bright Beginnings celebrated the grand opening of their new childcare center on July 30.
Read MoreYour Voice Matters: How Our Chamber is Shaping Virginia’s Economic Future
Our Chamber participated in Blueprint 2035, a Virginia Chamber statewide event focused on shaping the Commonwealth’s economic future.
Read MoreWhat 28 People, One Coffee, and a Microphone Taught Us About Community
Learn how 28 Chamber members connected, shared, and built community at Commerce & Coffee, and find out how you can join the next one.
Read MoreBWRT Call for Sponsors – Connections Luncheon 2025
Sponsoring the Connect & Conquer luncheon is a great way to increase your company profile amongst a powerful room of professionals.
Read MoreMBA: Community Wealth Building Through Volunteerism
The Minority Business Alliance leadership team shared an engaging panel discussion on the value of volunteerism.
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