On Oct. 3, leaders from across Virginia’s business, military and government sectors will come together at the Greater Richmond Convention Center for the 2024 Virginia Veterans & Military Affairs Executive Forum and V3 Awards Luncheon. Hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the event will highlight efforts to strengthen veteran employment and recognize organizations committed to supporting military families.

The event will begin with a roundtable discussion featuring business, military and state leaders. This conversation will focus on strategies to strengthen Virginia’s standing as a top state for military communities by improving pathways to civilian employment for veterans and military spouses while also attracting military talent.

Following the morning forum, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services will present the Virginia Values Veterans Awards during a luncheon ceremony. These awards will honor V3-certified organizations that have shown exceptional commitment to recruiting, hiring, and retaining veterans and military spouses.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, featuring notable speakers, including Virginia Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Craig Crenshaw, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services Chuck Zingler, Executive Director of the Virginia Veterans Services Foundation Kayla Arestivo, and Mark Elliott, managing director and global head of military and veterans at JPMorgan Chase & Co., among other leaders from the military, government and industry.

The theme for this year’s event, “Honoring our Past, Celebrating our Present, Mentoring our Future,” underscores the commitment to supporting veterans in their transition to civilian life and fostering their success in the workforce.

For more information visit the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program website at dvsv3.com.