Virginia FREE Academy
Virginia FREE is proud to announce the launch of the Virginia FREE Academy, a new non-partisan educational program designed to close the gap between business reality and public policy.
Starting Monday, October 5, and running through December 21, 2026, the Academy is a 12-week webinar series held live every Monday evening from 7:00–8:15 PM.
Sessions cover the issues shaping Virginia’s competitiveness:
Virginia’s economic engine
Business fundamentals
Taxation
Labor markets
Energy policy
Infrastructure
Housing
Healthcare economics
Technology and AI
Trade
State vs. Local governance
Capstone session on real-world policy tradeoffs.
Register today at THIS LINK
Who should register now?
Elected and appointed officials — This program was built with you in mind. Whether you’re a legislator, legislative staff member, or serve in an appointed capacity, the Academy gives you a practical, working understanding of how Virginia’s economy and business community actually function — the kind of grounding that leads to policy built on outcomes, not assumptions.
Virginia FREE members — As a member, you know firsthand how much better policy outcomes are when officials understand the business realities behind them. We’d ask you to register yourself if this fits your role, and just as importantly, to help us spread the word to officials in your network who would benefit.
Tuition is $150 per participant, with sponsorships available for organizations that want to support participation.
Graduates also gain ongoing access to quarterly alumni policy labs, monthly executive briefings, and regional in-person leadership forums.
Register today at THIS LINK
Seats are limited to keep sessions interactive, so we encourage early registration.
If you have questions or would like to discuss group registration for your office or organization, please reach out directly.
Some movie recommendations that highlight business resilience:
Baseball, Nike, and Baby food.