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International

Business growth beyond borders

VEDP supports international companies expanding into the United States and Virginia businesses growing in global markets. From market entry and site selection to trade assistance and export support, our team provides the expertise and connections needed to help you succeed - wherever you are around the globe.

Global success backed by results

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800+

international companies representing 40+ countries

$75B

in total state export value in 2024

Source: WISERTrade; ©2025 S&P Global

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No. 1

Top State for Business - Education

Source: CNBC 2025

20,960

jobs supported by VEDP’s trade programs and services in FY25*

A gateway
for global business

Located on the U.S. East Coast, Virginia connects international companies to American markets through the Port of Virginia and an integrated rail, highway, and air cargo network. This location advantage supports efficient importing, exporting, and long‑term international growth.

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A strategic launch pad
for your U.S. presence

Entering the U.S. market can be complex. VEDP helps international companies navigate site selection, regulations, partnerships, and workforce needs. Our coordinated support reduces risk, shortens timelines, and helps establish successful long‑term U.S. operations.

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Key industries

Industry expertise where it matters most

VEDP supports international growth through deep industry expertise, strategic guidance, and on‑the‑ground support that helps companies scale confidently from day one.

Specialized talent, mission-critical assets, and research, testing, and launch capabilities help companies advance across air, sea, and space.

Deep talent and digital connectivity support business and financial services operations, from customer engagement to complex enterprise services.

Dense fiber, subsea cable connections, and proven reliability support cloud and AI infrastructure at scale.

Port infrastructure, maritime expertise, and offshore wind access position Virginia for long-term energy supply chain investment.

Production-ready sites, cold-chain logistics, and coordinated support help manufacturers reduce risk and move faster through distribution.

Manufacturing-ready sites, strong talent, and public-private partners help life sciences companies move quickly from discovery to commercialization.

Market access, room to grow, and multimodal infrastructure help supply chain operations move faster and build resilience.

Dense tech talent, strong partnerships, and a full innovation pipeline help tech and cyber companies grow across high-impact markets.

Meet your experts for U.S. expansion

Our team offers industry expertise to help you find the right growth opportunities in Virginia as you expand into the United States.

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Ready to go global?

VEDP helps Virginia businesses expand into global markets. Through expert guidance, international market research, trade missions, and more, our International Trade programs help companies identify buyers, distributors, and partners worldwide.

Export Virginia

Your partner
for expanding abroad

Whether your company is entering its first international market or expanding existing export activity, VEDP helps Virginia businesses grow globally. Through expert guidance, international market research, trade missions, and more, our International Trade programs help companies identify buyers, distributors, and partners worldwide.

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Meet the team propelling your success

Our team offers industry expertise to help your Virginia business find new markets abroad.

What’s new in the Commonwealth

Growing From the Inside Out

While most waterproofing products do their job entirely on the outside of a surface, Alchemco, Inc.’s products work from the inside out. The company has used VEDP’s International Trade services to pursue a similar inside-out path for its growth.
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Explore how VEDP supports international companies entering the U.S. and helps Virginia businesses expand into global markets.