Policy & Advocacy

The Voice of Business in West Virginia

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce works to represent and advance the interests of our members — large and small. 

“From the halls of the West Virginia Capitol to the corridors of power on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the West Virginia Chamber is dedicated to championing policies and legislation that catalyze business investment and cultivate growth. Our relentless advocacy extends to defeating any laws or regulations that pose obstacles to the success of our members.”

Steve Roberts
President of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Your Business Champion: Loud and Clear

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce is where growth meets opportunity.  We are your partner in:

  • Creating Jobs & Hiring Top Talent
  • Fostering Growth & Investment
  • Making Your Mark in West Virginia & Beyond

Success Stories For An Improved Business Climate

WORKER’S COMP SYSTEM

 Led the privatization of the state’s workers’ compensation system

RIGHT TO WORK

Made WV the 26th state to adopt Right To Work

REGULATORY REFORMS

Led efforts for regulatory reforms that promote fairness and efficiency

BUSINESS TAX REDUCTIONS

Eliminated the Business Franchise Tax, Lowered Corporate Net Income Tax

INSURANCE & LEGAL REFORMS

Helped enact a series of legal reforms to more align WV’s laws with national standards

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CRISIS

Championed the “gold standard” 2003 reforms that resolved the doctor shortage

LABOR-BACK MEASURES

Blocked onerous measures like captive communications and collective bargaining for public employees

TAX RELIEF FOR TECH

Secured tax relief for the technology services industry

PEIA REFORM

Passed reforms to ensure solvency and reduce cost shifting to private insurance

COVID LIABILITY REFORM

Authored legislation protecting businesses from excessive COVID-related claims

CHILDCARE TAX CREDIT

Passed employer tax credit for opening childcare facilities to support workforce participation

TAX RELIEF FOR ALL

Championed legislation reducing the personal income tax

PASS-THROUGH TAX REFORM

Championed SALT credit to support small businesses and pass-through entities

MODERATE WV SUPREME COURT

Electing rule-of-law justices

MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION REFORM

Passed legislation preventing involuntary annexation of homes and businesses

$100 MILLION IN SAVINGS

Achieved through impactful insurance reforms