Chris Saxman, director of the Virginia Energy Forum, led a discussion on September 9 on the potential benefits associated with proposed offshore natural gas and oil development and what the region could stand to gain.

More than 300 business professionals gathered to hear Alexis Gelber present What Kind of Leader are you? at the Chambers Professional Womens Leadership Luncheon held on September 10 at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center.

This event offers business owners and professionals the opportunity to network, learn and most importantly, help grow their business. No matter the size of your business, the Summit will provide information to take back to your business and implement immediately.

The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce voted in favor on the construction of the proposed Virginia Beach Arena at the Chambers Virginia Beach Board Meeting on September 3. Chair-Elect, Glen Robertson drafted the Position Statement and presented it to the board members.

The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerces Hampton Roads Business Political Action Committee (HRBizPAC) uses VA FREE data to make endorsements on incumbent legislators.

The Hampton Roads Chamber hosted a membership luncheon with both of the Commonwealth's United States Senators, the Honorable Mark Warner and the Honorable Tim Kaine on August 28 in Norfolk.

The Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and the City of Virginia Beach will offer a free training series to learn best practices for bidding on municipal construction contracts.

The vision of the SBDC and the Academy is to strengthen the regions retail community by developing knowledgeable, innovative-thinking and dynamic entrepreneurs.

On August 20, Congressman Rigell met with more than 50 business leaders to discuss the impact that coastal energy could have on our economy, education system, public infrastructure and national security.

Chamber paid tribute to 150 service members from the region on August 8 as a part of its biannual Military Recognition Reception. United States Congressman Rob Wittman served as the event's keynote speaker.