News for Economic

Thursday, August 28, 2025
2025 Fall Job Fair Connects 275+ Job Seekers with Local Employers The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to share the success of our 2025 Fall Job Fair, held on Friday, August 22, at Blue Ridge Community Church. This year’s event brought together 31 employers and more than 275 job seekers— an increase of over 100 attendees compared to our Spring Job Fair in April. The energy in the room ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company in Virginia, has released a new blog post titled “What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Solar in Virginia”.  It explores the implications of the recent "One Big Beautiful Bill" on the solar industry, particularly for Virginia residents. Signed into law on July 4th, 2025, this significant piece of energy legislation introduces several changes to ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, General News Article, Member News
Monday, June 23, 2025
Virtue Solar, a trusted local solar installer serving Central Virginia since 2015, has published a new blog post explaining important developments in Congress that could significantly affect the federal solar tax credit. The post outlines proposed changes in the Senate that would shorten the timeline for claiming the 30% federal tax credit—especially for homeowners. Under the current ...read more
Categories: Political, Press Release, General News Article, Economic
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Virtue Solar, a trusted solar installer serving Lynchburg, VA, has released a new blog article addressing the question: "Are Solar Panels the Best Home Investment in 2025?" This timely piece provides an in-depth look at the benefits of investing in solar energy amidst today's economic uncertainties. The article highlights the advantages of installing solar panels on homes as a reliable financial ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release