Virginia CEOs

10/16/2026

What makes a VACEOs sponsorship different? One of our longtime sponsors put it best:

"The cool thing about being a VACEOs sponsor is that members treat you like a peer. I may not be in a Roundtable, but I still feel like a part of the family."

Through events, Roundtable presentations, and real conversations, sponsors have the opportunity to build genuine connections with their VACEOs community.

When people know and trust each other, opportunities naturally follow. But the relationship comes first. We're grateful for the sponsors who invest in our community, not just through their support, but by becoming part of it.

10/05/2026

“You couldn’t borrow money to purchase a stick of gum.”

That’s how Kyle Stephenson remembers launching KRS Holdings, Inc. just before the Great Recession.

Nearly two decades later, KRS has grown from a startup navigating economic uncertainty into an eight-figure company. In our latest Virginia CEOs Stories profile, Kyle shares lessons on perseverance, leadership, accountability, and why relationships matter most when adversity hits.

Read the full story using the link in our bio.

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

We are loaded and ready to roll for tomorrow's Fall Leaders Conference!

With a sold-out room and business leaders joining us from across Virginia, we're looking forward to a great afternoon.

Thank you to everyone who will be with us tomorrow. Safe travels, and we'll see you soon.

09/25/2026

Registration closes today, and we only have a few seats remaining for Fall Leaders Conference.

Next week, leaders from across Virginia will be gathering in Richmond to learn, connect, and exchange ideas. If you've been on the fence, this is your last chance to be part of it.

Find the link to register in our bio.

09/23/2026

Only 16 seats left for our Fall Leaders Conference!

Registration closes Friday, and once those seats are gone, they're gone. If you've been meaning to sign up, this is the week.

Thursday, October 1 at the Jepson Alumni Center in Richmond, Dan Gingiss takes the stage with "Remarkable by Design: From Forgotten to Unforgettable." The afternoon also includes an interactive workshop session, so you'll leave with more than notes.

You'll walk away knowing how to:
- Spot the types of experiences people actually talk about, and why
- Use a simple five-step framework to build your own shareable moments
- Leverage practical, low-cost ideas from companies who are already winning

Fall Leaders Conference is open to all business leaders and their teams, not just VACEOs members.

Register by Friday, link in our bio.

Special thanks to Fall Leaders Conference Sponsors: University of Richmond - Robins School of Business Graduate Programs, Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe Technologies LLC, PNC, and Curtis and Company.

09/21/2026

What is something our members consistently mention as the most valuable part of their VACEOs peer group?

Growth.

Whether they're navigating organizational change, working through a challenge, or simply looking for a different perspective, our members know they don't have to do it alone. The relationships built in a Roundtable or Forum help leaders grow not only as CEOs, but as people.

09/14/2026

While headlines feature warnings from AI researchers about everything from cybersecurity risks to existential threats, business leaders across Virginia are making decisions about how to use it.

We asked several Virginia leaders how AI is showing up inside their organizations and what they see on the road ahead.

In our latest article, B. Scott Crawford of Virginia 811, Bryant Harrison of Seventh Wall, Cathy Redford of Synergy Technical, and Srinivas Alladi of YottaFlex AI Technologies share how they're approaching AI inside their organizations.

Despite coming from different industries, their responses touch on many of the same issues: governance, leadership, security, and the challenge of putting new technology to work responsibly.

If you're looking for perspectives grounded in day-to-day business realities rather than headlines, read the article using the link in our bio.

09/09/2026

Here's something we hear almost every year after Fall Leaders Conference:
"I wish I had brought more of my team."

Sharing the experience with your teammates creates a common language, sparks new conversations, and makes it easier to turn ideas into action.

This year, attendees will hear from Dan Gingiss, CSP and walk away with practical ideas for creating customer experiences people actually remember, talk about, and share.

There are only a limited number of seats remaining for this year's conference.

If you've been thinking about joining us on October 1, now's the time to grab your spot and bring your people with you.

Open to all business leaders and their teams. Link to register in our bio.

Join VACEOs for the 2026 Fall Leaders Conference in Richmond, VA featuring keynote speaker Dan Gingiss. Connect with CEOs, executives, and business leaders for an afternoon of leadership development, networking, and actionable business insights.