Public Policy Committee Archives

State of the Community 2022

March 2, 2022 |

Leadership of Charlottesville, Albemarle and the University of Virginia shared their priorities and took questions from the community.

City, County, UVA Leadership to Speak at First Annual State of the Community

February 3, 2022 |

Speakers will discuss the economic impact of their respective organizations on our community, with the goal of building economic success and regional prosperity.

Rebecca Ivins on NBC29

January 19, 2022 |

Rebecca Ivins of Hourigan, Chair of the Public Policy Committee, joined Steve Rappaport on air for a conversation about the committee’s work.

Candidate Questionnaire: Charlottesville City Council Democratic Primary

June 1, 2021 |

We asked City Council candidates Carl Brown, Brian Pinkston and Juandiego Wade what they would like our members to know.

Public Policy – Competing for Tourist Dollars

April 8, 2021 |

As the hospitality and tourism sector moves into recovery, what strategic decisions can we make locally to successfully compete for tourist dollars?

Public Policy – Chip Boyles Q&A

March 3, 2021 |

The Public Policy Committee hosted the City of Charlottesville’s new City Manager, Chip Boyles, for a virtual Q&A.

Public Policy – Albemarle County Report

February 3, 2021 |

Albemarle County Executive Jeff Richardson gave a status report on economic development, COVID relief efforts and general business issues in the County.

Public Policy – Minority Business Briefing

January 7, 2021 |

Quinton Harrell, Chairman of the Chamber Minority Business Alliance, gave a briefing to the Public Policy Committee.

Public Policy Committee Talks Small Business Advocacy

December 10, 2020 |

Central VA SBDC Director Rebecca Haydock presented CVSBDC’s new online resources, followed by a conversation on policy advocacy to benefit small business.