“Virginia’s strong military and veteran community contributes to the Commonwealth’s continued economic success,” said Virginia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Barry DuVal. “With 30 military installations, hundreds of defense-related industries, and one of the largest populations of veterans in America, the Commonwealth and the Chamber remain committed to empowering the men and women who have served our Nation as they transition to our state civilian workforce.”
“We are proud that nearly 700,000 military veterans call Virginia home. Each year, we see more than 20,000 service members stationed in the Commonwealth transition into the workforce and we want these highly trained men and women to stay here and find jobs in our workforce,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Our desire to keep and retain qualified veterans was the inspiration for the V3 program. As part of our continuing commitment to our veterans, it is my honor to recognize these V3 Certified Employers who have shown their unwavering commitment to assuring that these veterans find success as members of our civilian workforce.”
“This year, Virginia regained its rightful leadership position when it was named America’s Best State for Business by CNBC. A key factor in receiving this recognition was our outstanding workforce and the number of military veterans and spouses available to be hired,” said Governor Youngkin.
Amazing event, glad we could attend!