Adam Watkins
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- Develops target industry insights to inform strategies that strengthen Virginia’s business climate and overall economic competitiveness
- Identifies innovative, data-driven policies and initiatives that inform statewide priorities
- Closely collaborates with state, regional, and local partners to advance coordinated economic development efforts
- Deep understanding of target industries and economic competitiveness strategies that strengthen Virginia’s business climate and economic competitiveness
- A data-driven approach to developing policies and initiatives that support innovation and economic growth across the Commonwealth
- Strong collaboration skills with state, regional, and local partners to advance coordinated economic development efforts
Adam Watkins leads the development of forward-looking strategies and initiatives that enhance Virginia’s business climate and support long-term growth, working across state, regional, and local partners to shape policies and programs that sharpen the Commonwealth’s competitive edge in attracting and growing businesses and talent statewide.
An expert who connects industry insight, strategy, and policy action to grow Virginia’s economy
Adam brings a policy innovator’s mindset to his work, leading analysis of Virginia’s target industries and identifying statewide priorities to strengthen the Commonwealth’s competitiveness. He focuses on turning data-driven insights into action, collaborating with partners to develop strategies and policies that deliver improved economic outcomes for Virginians.
“States that consistently attract and retain investment focus on strong fundamentals while continuing to innovate. Virginia delivers on both, investing in its sites, regions, and people to compete as a top state for business.”
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