Virginia Peninsula Chamber

Virginia Peninsula Chamber We serve the Cities of Newport News, Hampton and Poquoson; and the Counties of James City and York. This is the "FACE" of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber.

The Virginia Peninsula Chamber serves the cities of Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson; James City County and York County. We are dedicated to fostering a healthy business environment and to enhancing the quality of life in our communities. Our Core Values
Integrity
Relevance
Involvement
Sustainability

The Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary membership association that "Connects Business with Oppo

rtunity" through Facilitation, Advocacy, Communication and Education. Facilitate- Creating the opportunity for businesses and individuals to come together in unique and unforeseeable ways. The Peninsula has a diverse business community and we take pride in facilitating connections and creating new opportunities. Advocate– The Chamber is the champion of the free enterprise economic system and the advocate of the business point of view. Through its Board of Directors, programs, committees and task forces, the Virginia Peninsula Chamber represents the collective voice of business through its membership. All its efforts are designed to advocate and support the economic and business interests of the Virginia Peninsula and the surrounding region. Communicate- Keeping members and the Peninsula informed are integral in increasing involvement. Diversifying our communication outlets allow for us to reach diverse audiences. We are consistently looking for ways to reach younger businesses and professionals, and facilitating collaborations between the younger and more experienced professionals. Educate– Small businesses employ half of the country’s workforce, create two of every three new jobs and generate a majority of American innovations. The Chamber’s role is to increase the number of small business successes. Through professional and onsite counseling services provided by: SCORE, Virginia Business Development Association (VBDA) and the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and small business educational opportunities provided by Small Business University (SBU), the Chamber strives to provide affordable educational opportunities for business skill enhancement and improvement of business.

06/12/2026
We had a great time this morning at our June Coffee Connection hosted by PBMares, LLP! It was a great opportunity for at...
06/09/2026

We had a great time this morning at our June Coffee Connection hosted by PBMares, LLP! It was a great opportunity for attendees to tour their new office, enjoy the beatiful view of City Center, and network with many local business professionals.

PBMares is a nationally recognized public accounting and business advisory firm headquartered in Virginia. Clients in 50 states and 12 countries trust PBMares to help them confidently navigate uncertainty and build a brighter future.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.pbmares.com/

Eric Foreman will be the featured speaker at our Strategies, Purpose, Progress event on Tuesday, June 16. He will presen...
06/09/2026

Eric Foreman will be the featured speaker at our Strategies, Purpose, Progress event on Tuesday, June 16. He will present "Unstoppable Teaming: How to Make Culture Your Core Advantage".

Join us for this informative session at: https://bit.ly/2026-0616-VPC-SPP

Last Wednesday, June 3, Professor W***y Donaldson, Ph.D. presented on Entrepreneurial & Growth Finance as part of our mo...
06/08/2026

Last Wednesday, June 3, Professor W***y Donaldson, Ph.D. presented on Entrepreneurial & Growth Finance as part of our monthly Start, Grow, Thrive series.

During the session, W***y explored the various stages of startup funding, the role of banks in business financing, the risk capital model, and the fundamentals of venture capital.

Thank you to W***y for sharing his expertise and to everyone who joined us for this informative discussion.

Be sure to visit our Event Calendar to learn about our upcoming Start, Grow, Thrive sessions and register:

Save the Date for State of the City – Hampton on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center fro...
06/08/2026

Save the Date for State of the City – Hampton on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center from 11:30am - 1:30pm.

Join us as Jimmy Gray, Mayor of the City of Hampton, delivers his official 2026 State of the City Address.

To purchase tickets or sponsorships, please visit: https://bit.ly/2026-1202-VPC-SOTC-H

ECPI University hosted our May Business Connection After Hours last week. The ECPI Newport News campus serves students a...
06/05/2026

ECPI University hosted our May Business Connection After Hours last week. The ECPI Newport News campus serves students across the Hampton Roads region, including Hampton, Yorktown, Poquoson, and Williamsburg. Conveniently located near I-64 and City Center at Oyster Point, the campus is easy to reach for commuters throughout the Peninsula.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.ecpi.edu/locations/newport-news-va

Join us next Thursday, June 11, for our June Pink Bag Lunch featuring Dr. Kendra Robinson with the Community Outreach Co...
06/04/2026

Join us next Thursday, June 11, for our June Pink Bag Lunch featuring Dr. Kendra Robinson with the Community Outreach Coalition as our guest speaker.

Dr. Robinson will present "Grants Made Simple," helping attendees understand if grants are a viable funding source, where to locate grant opportunities, and the key elements of writing a compelling grant proposal.

To learn more and register, please visit: https://bit.ly/2026-0611-VPC-PBL

Many thanks to today's LEAD Peninsula Technology and Manufacturing Day sponsors!Program Day Sponsors: Newport News Shipb...
06/04/2026

Many thanks to today's LEAD Peninsula Technology and Manufacturing Day sponsors!
Program Day Sponsors: Newport News Shipbuilding - A Division of HII | The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company | Warwick Mechanical Group

Throughout the month of May, the Virginia Peninsula Chamber had the privilege of celebrating several Ribbon Cutting Cere...
06/03/2026

Throughout the month of May, the Virginia Peninsula Chamber had the privilege of celebrating several Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies across the Peninsula!

Congratulations to:
✂️ The Foleck Center – May 7, 2026
✂️ Busy Bees Learning Care LLC – May 8, 2026
✂️ KEDPLASMA USA – May 12, 2026
✂️ The Salvation Army of the Virginia Peninsula – May 14, 2026

Join us in congratulating them on this exciting milestone! 🎊

Join us as we celebrate the expansion of Vinny's Pizza and Pasta on Oyster Point with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesd...
06/03/2026

Join us as we celebrate the expansion of Vinny's Pizza and Pasta on Oyster Point with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, June 9, 2026!

This event will begin at 11:00 a.m. at 332 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602.

Register today by visiting: https://bit.ly/2026-0609-VPC-RC

Address

11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110
Newport News, VA
23606

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(757) 262-2000

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