News Archives - Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce

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

August 19, 2025 |

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.

Inside the 2025 Member Survey: The Issues Driving Our Advocacy

August 5, 2025 |

Charlottesville business advocacy survey 2025

Discover what matters most to Charlottesville’s business community in 2025 and how we’re taking action to address them.

How National Connections Are Helping Us Build a Stronger Local Chamber

August 4, 2025 |

New CEO Roundtable

This is how national connections are helping us build a stronger local chamber.

Rita’s Bright Beginnings Celebrates Grand Opening

July 31, 2025 |

Rita’s Bright Beginnings Ribbon Cutting

Rita’s Bright Beginnings celebrated the grand opening of their new childcare center on July 30.

Your Voice Matters: How Our Chamber is Shaping Virginia’s Economic Future

July 30, 2025 |

Photo of attendees curtesy of the Virginia Chamber

Our Chamber participated in Blueprint 2035, a Virginia Chamber statewide event focused on shaping the Commonwealth’s economic future.

What 28 People, One Coffee, and a Microphone Taught Us About Community

July 30, 2025 |

A group photo of members who attended Commerce & Coffee

Learn how 28 Chamber members connected, shared, and built community at Commerce & Coffee, and find out how you can join the next one.

BWRT Call for Sponsors – Connections Luncheon 2025

July 16, 2025 |

Sponsoring the Connect & Conquer luncheon is a great way to increase your company profile amongst a powerful room of professionals.

MBA: Community Wealth Building Through Volunteerism

July 15, 2025 |

The Minority Business Alliance leadership team shared an engaging panel discussion on the value of volunteerism.

The First 50 Days as President & CEO

July 11, 2025 |

Andrea Copeland reports on her first weeks connecting with stakeholders and strengthening our membership as President & CEO.

Smoov Moving Ribbon Cutting

July 7, 2025 |

Orlando “Took” Barbour and the Smoov Moving team celebrated the grand opening of their office with a ribbon cutting ceremony July 1.