2023: A Year of Impact by the Numbers
We are proud to share some exciting numbers with you as we close out the year! Many thanks to all the members, volunteers, sponsors and community partners who helped achieve this year's success.
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Bringing Business Leaders Together
116 events
- 45 networking & education events
- 24 ribbon cuttings
- 54 affinity group events
3,500+ event attendees
100+ speakers & panelists
Connecting a Broad and Diverse Network
650 member organizations in Charlottesville, Albemarle and beyond
- 80 minority owned enterprises
- 62,843 employees represented
- 121 new members
- 33 Leaders Lab graduates
Building Visibility
$1.2+ billion defense industry economic impact highlighted in Defense Affairs Committee study
72,803 member directory searches
120+ media mentions & live interviews
30 member spotlights
8 awards celebrating local business leaders
8,780 social media followers
6,185 email subscribers
46% email open rate
Investing in Our Community
25 Partners in Trust invested in the Chamber's vision of a thriving regional economy
$40,000 in grants to minority business enterprises in partnership with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville
81 wonderful volunteers giving their time