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 the gold standard of legal reform to ensure WV’s laws are in line with other states and jurisdictions

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CRISIS

Championed the 2001 & 2003 medical malpractice reforms that ended the doctor crisis

BURDENSOME LABOR-BACK MEASURES

Stoppage of onerous labor-backed measures (captive communications, public employee collective bargaining)

TAX RELIEF FOR TECH

Tax relief for the technology services industry

PEIA REFORM

Passage of PEIA Reform to ensure solvency of plan & reduce cost shift to private insurance

CHILDCARE TAX CREDIT: WORKFORCE & JOBS

Passage of childcare tax credit legislation for employers starting new childcare facilities

TAX RELIEF FOR ALL

Championed legislation that’s leading to a phase-out of the state income tax

TAX REFORM: PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES

Championed S.A.L.T. Tax credit to help small businesses and pass-through entities

MODERATE WV SUPREME COURT

Electing a rule-of-law WV Supreme Court

MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION REFORM

Passed legislation to ensure small businesses and individuals can’t be annexed without their consent

$100 MILLION IN SAVINGS

Insurance reforms amounting to $100 million in savings