Legislation is working its way through the U.S. Congress, and if it passes, would have grave ramifications for Virginia’s business climate, economic development, and job creation efforts. The bill is called the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. But despite its name, it is anything but positive. It is a union wish list of anti-business policies that ultimately harm businesses and workers alike.

After 15 months of varying levels of shutdown and mandated restrictions on our businesses, our economy is ready to boom once again, and we’re all ready to get back to living a normal life heading into the summer. That obviously includes reconnecting with friends and family at restaurants and bars and heading to the beach or mountains for well-deserved breaks and missed celebrations of life’s events.

There is no doubt that 2020 was one of the most challenging years most of us will ever experience.  However, there is a silver lining as tough times often make one tougher, stronger, and more successful in recovery and beyond. This is true for resilient communities like the 757. 

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 The violence, racial tensions, ugly political discord, and yes, even the pandemic of 2020 have all unceremoniously and relentlessly transitioned into 2021 totally unencumbered.  In fact, with the horrific tragedy of January 6th, they appear to be picking up steam.  The collective impact on businesses and our economy has been devastating.  It’s been equally detrimental to our trust and confidence in our elected leaders.  It has to stop! 

Honor Our Veterans by Hiring Them

The nation will pause at 11:11 on 11/11 to honor the men and women who served in the United States military.  Parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, the playing of taps are all traditional on Veterans Day.  The Hampton Roads Chamber and the Hampton Roads Workforce Council urges the business community to go further, honor our veterans by hiring them.