The Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (VABCC) announced recently the appointment of its president and CEO Ernisha M. Hall to the GO Virginia Region 6 Council (Mary Ball Washington Regional Council), which serves the Fredericksburg area, the Northern Neck, and the Middle Peninsula.
The Region 6 Council is part of the state’s GO Virginia initiative; a bipartisan economic development program focused on fostering private-sector growth and regional collaboration.
The council administers roughly $1 million annually in project funds to support high-growth industry sectors, including advanced manufacturing, logistics, and professional services.
As co-founder of the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce and the Virginia Black Chamber Foundation (established in 2020), Hall leads strategic programs that have supported more than 5,000 business owners statewide. These include the Empowering Business Ecosystems (EBE) accelerator, the GovCon Conference, and the annual Business Expo—all aimed at increasing access to capital, strategic growth, and sustainability for Black-owned and disadvantaged businesses across Virginia.
“Ernisha’s voice is essential to advancing equitable economic development across Virginia,” said a spokesperson for the chamber. “Her work demonstrates what’s possible when bold leadership meets intentional strategy.”
Hall said she is looking forward to working with Region 6 colleagues to further African American businesses in the state.
“This appointment allows me to further our mission of creating access, opportunity, and investment in the communities that need it most,” said Hall. “I’m honored to join the Region 6 Council and contribute to advancing Virginia’s economic future through collaborative, inclusive growth.”
