Louisa County Chamber of Commerce to Host Region 9 Blueprint Virginia 2035 Regional Tour Meeting
LOUISA, VA – The Louisa County Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as the host for the GO Virginia Region 9 meeting of the Blueprint Virginia 2035 Regional Tour, scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville.
Organized by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Blueprint Virginia 2035 Regional Tour is part of a comprehensive effort to gather input for the Commonwealth’s next business-led strategic plan for economic development. The Region 9 event will bring together leaders in business, workforce, education, healthcare, housing, and economic development from across Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Rappahannock counties, and the City of Charlottesville.
“As we look toward the future of Virginia’s economy, now is the time to build on the progress we’ve made and develop an even more ambitious vision for the Commonwealth,” said Cathie J. Vick, President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. “Blueprint Virginia 2035 will serve as a unifying strategic plan that reflects the collective input of Virginia’s business community and key stakeholders.”
Participants will gain access to the Blueprint Virginia 2035 survey and will engage in interactive roundtable discussions to shape regional and industry-specific policy recommendations. Attendees will also hear an exclusive economic update from Vick, featuring statewide trends and insights tailored to Region 9’s economic landscape.
“This is a high-impact opportunity for our region to influence Virginia’s long-term priorities,” said Tracy Hale Clark, Executive Director of the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce. “We encourage all business, civic, and industry leaders in Region 9 to participate and ensure that our collective voice is part of the Commonwealth’s strategic roadmap.”
The insights gathered from the regional tour and statewide survey will directly inform the final Blueprint Virginia 2035 policy document, which will be presented to the Governor-elect at the Virginia Economic Summit.
Registration is free and open to the public. Event: Blueprint Virginia 2035 – Region 9 Meeting Location: Bolick Center, Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville Date & Time: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
For more information and to register for Blueprint Virginia 2035 development process, visit: www.vachamber.com/blueprint-virginia
About the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce
Established over 95 years ago, the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce is a trusted voice for business, committed to strengthening the local economy and fostering a vibrant, connected community. Rooted in values of advocacy, innovation, and collaboration, the Chamber delivers programs and partnerships that drive workforce development, support entrepreneurship, and enhance regional prosperity. Learn more at www.LouisaChamber.org.
About Blueprint Virginia 2035
Led by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, Blueprint Virginia 2035 is a business-led, long-term economic development plan designed to establish policy priorities that transcend gubernatorial terms. Since 2013, the Foundation has released Blueprint Virginia, Blueprint Virginia 2025, and Blueprint Virginia 2030—uniting leaders from every corner of the Commonwealth around shared goals for growth, innovation, and competitiveness.
With a new Governor set to take office in 2026, Blueprint Virginia 2035 will set ambitious, forward-looking goals based on regional input and business leadership. The updated plan will serve as a guide for ensuring that Virginia remains the Top State for Business and a national model for collaboration and prosperity.
About the Virginia Chamber of Commerce
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is the largest business advocacy organization in the Commonwealth, representing more than 26,000 member companies, all 95 counties, and
38 independent cities. Its mission is to advocate for pro-business policies that support economic growth, job creation, and regional collaboration across Virginia.