*NEW* 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.
Participants include:
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, Director
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
Videography sponsor:
Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 5, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Location
Hillsdale Conference Center
550 Hillsdale Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Fees/Admission
Early bird rate through July 10:
Members $45
Nonmembers $65
Boxed lunch included with paid registration.
July 11 through August 3:
Members: $55
Nonmembers: $75
Sorry, no refunds after July 20.
Printed courtesy of www.cvillechamber.com/ – Contact the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce for more information.
233 Hydraulic Ridge Rd. Suite 104, Charlottesville, VA 22901 – (434) 295-3141 – connect@cvillechamber.com