Delegate Charles Poindexter wins Virginia Chamber of Commerce Award
Delegate Charles Poindexter Wins Virginia Chamber of Commerce
"Champion of Free Enterprise Award"
Recognized for support of pro-business issues during 2015 legislative session
GLADE HILL, VA - The Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced that for the third consecutive year Delegate Charles Poindexter (R-Franklin County) has been awarded the "Champion of Free Enterprise Award" and earned a score of 100% in the Virginia Chamber’s Legislative Report Card for the 2015 General Assembly Session. The Legislative Report Card is calculated each year based on legislators’ voting records on the principles and issues outlined in the Chamber's Blueprint Virginia: A Business Plan for the Commonwealth, recognizes legislators for their support of initiatives that will help move Virginia forward.
"I am honored to receive this pro-business award for the third year in a row," said Delegate Poindexter. "It is critically important we take every step we can to attract new business, support existing business, and create jobs for our excellent workforce. I appreciate the Virginia Chamber of Commerce's leadership in this area and I look forward to continuing our work to ensure Virginia remains a top ranked 'Friendly for Business' state."
"The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Delegate Charles Poindexter as a 'Champion of Free Enterprise' for his tireless work in the 2015 General Assembly session to bring more private sector jobs to Virginia," said Barry DuVal, President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. "His continued leadership ensures that Virginia remains one of the top states for business."
