Katherine Goodwin
Expertise at a glance
- Experience managing complex, high-impact business attraction and expansion projects across a portfolio of target sectors.
- Secures major capital investments and job creation opportunities for the Commonwealth of Virginia, working closely with corporate executives, site selection consultants, and state and local partners.
- Expertise in incentive structuring, securing major capital investments, workforce strategy alignment, and navigating large-scale, multi-phase economic development deals
- Known for thoughtful leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and a results-oriented approach to economic growth.
With more than 30 years of experience in economic development, Katherine Goodwin plays a central role in guiding high-value business opportunities from initial inquiry through final negotiation, ensuring each project is executed with precision, accountability, and alignment with the Commonwealth’s strategic priorities. She leads complex business recruitment and expansion projects from initial evaluation through final negotiation, ensuring alignment with Virginia’s strategic and fiscal priorities.
Katherine is known for designing competitive, performance-based incentive packages that balance risk and return. She evaluates capital investment, job creation, and financial data to develop tailored solutions that maximize economic impact while maintaining accountability.
A disciplined and collaborative project manager, Katherine and her teams coordinate across state, regional, and local partners to deliver clear, timely, and effective proposals, positioning Virginia to win and execute high-value projects.
“Strong partnerships and a clear understanding of business needs are key to turning opportunities into successful investments.”
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