About Blueprint

Blueprint Virginia 2030 is a plan of action to ensure the Commonwealth strengthens and secures its position as a leader in the global economy and is the best state in the nation for business. The Virginia Chamber collected input by bringing together leaders in business, economic development, workforce, education, housing, and others to ensure statewide representation of priorities for Virginia’s economic prosperity.

These recommendations will ensure Virginia remains a leader in the global economy, develops a strong and diverse workforce that businesses need, and positions us to preserve our recognition as the top state for business. The Virginia Chamber, and its more than 27,000 members, are prepared to work collaboratively with strategic partners and public policy leaders to implement the Blueprint Virginia 2030 recommendations. The Executive Committees of the Virginia Chamber Foundation’s Industry Councils will develop action plans to support implementation and monitor progress on initiatives and activities related to these recommendations.

How did participants contribute to the plan?

Throughout 2021, the Virginia Chamber hosted the Blueprint Virginia 2030 Regional Tour, with participation of more than 2,000 Virginians from every region of the Commonwealth. These meetings were hosted virtually in each of the nine GO Virginia regions, in partnership with the GO Virginia Regional Councils, the Virginia Economic Developers Association, and more than 50 local and regional chambers.

In addition to the Regional Tour, the Virginia Chamber conducted more than 15 Industry Council Meetings, more than 20 stakeholder meetings, and four signature conferences. The Chamber also conducted a series of statewide, regional, and industry-specific surveys. These efforts engaged more than 7,000 Virginians and offered a broad range of recommendations to develop Blueprint Virginia 2030.

A Track Record of Success: Putting Blueprint to Work

Virginia has been recognized as the best state for business. Blueprint Virginia provides a roadmap for creating a nationally recognized business climate. Since its inception in 2013, Blueprint Virginia has provided the Commonwealth with a framework to:

Build A World-Class Talent Supply

Prioritize early childhood education

Provide access to internships and work based learning opportunities

Develop Programs to Build Pathways to In-Demand Careers

Host innovation challenges throughout the commonwealth

Promote Generational Investments in Infrastructure Assets

Maintain and modernize Virginia’s transportation system

Expand broadband to unserved areas

Support grid modernization

Develop solutions to ensure energy security

Foster Economic Growth and Job Creation

Preserve right-to-work And defend Virginia’s business climate

Secure Virginia’s ranking as a top state for business

Promote increased trade

Implement a blueprint for getting Virginians back to work

Expand the Chamber’s equality of opportunity agenda

Support economic development and business recruitment