State of the Community 2024

The Chamber’s Public Policy Committee invites you to gather for a dynamic discussion with local decision makers, focusing on the regional business climate and opportunities for the upcoming year.

The State of the Community will be moderated by Public Policy Committee Chairwoman Dr. Mariane Asad Doyle, Executive Director of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

Economic Outlook – Joseph Mengedoth, Regional Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
The State of Charlottesville – Sam Sanders, City Manager, City of Charlottesville
The State of Albemarle County – Jeff Richardson, County Executive, Albemarle County

Perspectives from Local Leaders – panelists include:
Aqura Nicholson, Owner and Coach, All the Plans
Courtney Cacatian, Executive Director, Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau
Abdi Somo, Chief Administrative Officer, University of Virginia Medical Center
Moderated by: Donna Price, 2023 Chair, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors

This is our third annual State of the Community event! Check out past events:
State of the Community 2023: Expert panelists shared insight on entrepreneurship, career pathways, and public-private collaborations in our region.
State of the Community 2022: Leadership of Charlottesville, Albemarle and the University of Virginia shared their priorities and took questions from the community.