Our Services
Solutions that move your business forward
Whether you’re exploring Virginia for a new location, expanding an existing operation, or researching opportunities for growth, VEDP supports your business with site selection, workforce solutions, incentives, analytics, and coordinated guidance — helping you move from exploration to execution with confidence.
VEDP, Richmond
VEDP, Richmond
VEDP, Richmond
Your partner from start to finish
VEDP works as a hands‑on partner throughout your project lifecycle. We collaborate closely with your team to understand your goals, align partners, and build solutions that help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Businesses and partners can tap our consultative services at the start of project exploration, or when confronting challenges to get better equipped with the research and insights to pave the way forward.
An expert partner dedicated to your success
Project acceleration & investment support
We serve as a single point of contact, coordinating state, regional, and local partners to move projects from concept to commitment faster. Our team manages the full process helping reduce friction, align decision-makers, and keep complex projects on track.
Real estate advisory
We help identify the right location with customized site searches aligned to operational needs. Our experts provide access to certified, shovel-ready sites and guide you through evaluation, due diligence, and decision-making with speed and confidence.
Analytics & strategic insights
Our research team delivers decision-ready analysis that goes beyond surface-level data. From operating cost comparisons and labor market dynamics to supply chain mapping and real estate trends, we provide clear insights that help you compare options, manage risk, and identify the strongest path forward.
Incentive coordination
We support the coordination of incentive packages that can help reduce the cost of opening, expanding, or modernizing your business in Virginia. Our team works with state and local partners to align incentives with your investment goals and project timeline.
Talent strategy & workforce solutions
We support your workforce needs by helping offset hiring and training costs while strengthening long-term talent pipelines. Our solutions connect your business to Virginia’s education and workforce network to support growth at every stage.
Regulatory navigation & permitting support
We help you navigate Virginia’s regulatory environment with confidence and speed. Through coordinated engagement with state agencies and local partners, we support expedited permitting, clarify requirements early, and help remove obstacles that can delay construction, expansion, or operations.
Partner coordination & ecosystem development
We connect you to the right public and private partners to support your investment and ongoing operations. From local governments to industry groups and service providers, VEDP helps align resources and stakeholders so everything moves in the same direction from one contact point.
Soft landing & trade assistance
We help international companies enter the U.S. market and support Virginia businesses expanding abroad. Our guidance helps navigate regulations, reduce risk, and shorten time to market while building the right connections for long-term success.
"This has been the fastest-ever negotiation and fastest-ever deal that we’ve ever committed to. In our company, we used to say ‘AZ speed’ because we want to be fast. Now I’ve found another term, ‘Virginia Speed.’"
Partners who know your business
Joe works with companies and partners to support business investment and expansion across Virginia. He helps advance projects from early engagement through execution, connecting companies with the resources and stakeholders needed to support successful outcomes.
Abigail Patterson works at the intersection of site readiness, infrastructure strategy, and project execution to support competitive business attraction and expansion efforts. As Director of Sites & Buildings at VEDP, she translates technical details into clear, actionable guidance tailored to real-world project requirements.
Landon Webber works across VEDP’s research and analytics functions, using data to shape business strategy and inform key economic development priorities.
Our Success stories
Why companies succeed in Virginia
Why companies succeed in Virginia
“The Shenandoah Valley has been an excellent place for Hershey to do business and be a part of the community for nearly 40 years now. We are proud to continue to invest and grow in an area that gives our employees a great place to live and work.”
invested in expansion in VA over 25 years
employees in Virginia
estimated additional jobs generated from Hershey’s presence in Virginia
“Northern Virginia has been Hilton’s home for more than a decade, and the region has played an instrumental role in helping us create the best, most inclusive home for our Team Members while also managing the demands of a global business. We appreciate the continued support of the Commonwealth of Virginia in ensuring we continue to attract strong, diverse talent to our vibrant, growing region.”
employees in Fairfax County headquarters
invested over the past 15 years
estimated additional jobs generated from Hilton’s presence in Virginia
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