*NEW* Chamber Economic Forum
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We have reached registration capacity for this event. You may add your name to the waistlist and we'll notify you should a spot become available. Thank you.
Chamber Economic Forum
The Chamber's inaugural Economic Forum brings together leaders from across the local, regional, and state economic development landscape for a timely discussion on the issues, investments, and opportunities driving growth across Central Virginia. From workforce and infrastructure to business expansion and regional collaboration, hear firsthand about the trends, strategies, and partnerships influencing our economy and what they mean for you and your business. Be part of the conversations that are helping build what's next for our region.
Program:
- 9:00am - 9:30am Check-in. Arrive a little before 9 to give yourself plenty of time to network, visit with exhibitors, and enjoy a light breakfast (bagels, coffee, juice)
- 9:30am Program: (includes a short break for progam transition)
- Keynote speaker address
- TED Talk-style 5-minute economic snapshot from local and regional EDOs. No powerpoint presentations.
- Moderated discussion with local and regional EDOs
- 11:20am - 11:30am Adjourn, continue networking, visit with exhibitors, pick up boxed lunch
Local:
Chris Engel, Director
City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development
Emily Kilroy, Director
Albemarle County Economic Development
Pace Lochte, Assistant Vice President
University of Virginia Economic Development
Regional:
Helen Cauthen, President
Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development
Keynote Address:
Stephen Hartka, SVP, Marketing, Communications & Research and Chief of Staff
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (State)
Moderators:
Andrea D. Copeland, President & CEO
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
Jay James, Host
Cville Right Now / WINA Morning News
Break Sponsor:
First Citizens Bank
Exhibitors:
Atlantic Union Bank
Dominion Energy
Shore United Bank
Sir Speedy of Central Virginia
University of Virginia
Thank you to our inaugural sponsors for helping to make this new event possible:
Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 5, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Location
Hillsdale Conference Center. There is ample parking. Should you arrive and the parking lot is full, there is additional parking at the Food Lion next door.
Fees/Admission
Members $55
Nonmembers $75
Sorry, no refunds after July 20. Due to the catering deadline, we are unable to provide boxed lunches for walk-ins or day-of registrants. Thank you for your understanding.
Contact Information
Andrea Copeland
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