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Joe Topham

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Director, Business Investment

Expertise at a glance

  • Experience supporting business investment and expansion across Virginia through site selection and project development efforts
  • Strong background in business retention and expansion, working directly with companies to support growth and long-term success
  • Practical understanding of local and regional economic development gained through roles across government and community partners

Joe Topham 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.

An expert who brings local insight to business growth and expansion

Joe brings a well-rounded background in economic development, with experience spanning local, regional, and state roles. Prior to joining VEDP, he supported business attraction and expansion efforts at the local level and regional development at the federal level, giving him a strong understanding of how to navigate stakeholder environments and move projects forward. His experience across the Commonwealth allows him to help companies identify opportunities and make informed decisions about growth in Virginia.

“Helping companies grow means understanding both their needs and the communities they’re entering, and making sure those two align from the start.”