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Work, Play, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Virginia

Talent is the secret weapon in the effort to secure the projects and jobs that drive the Virginia economy. Attracting that talent to the Commonwealth, and keeping it here, is crucial to fulfilling VEDP’s mission.

Visual Virginia

VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Andy Edmunds, director of the Virginia Film Office, about the ins and outs of the film industry in Virginia and the economic impact of film production.

Building a Food-Service Empire in Northern Virginia

Warren M. Thompson is founder, president, and chairman of Thompson Hospitality Corporation, one of the largest contract food service and facilities management companies in the United States, with a portfolio of more than 65 restaurants across 17 different brands.

The Uncommon Commonwealth

Virginia’s long history and evolution since its founding have left a wide variety of unique attractions, from the historic to the entertaining to the just plain weird.

Press Releases

Virginia Companies Expand into Global Markets with Commonwealth’s Export Accelerator Program

July 23, 2026

14 companies across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program, and 13 companies have joined the most recent cohort.

Hepburn and Sons Announces $18+ Million Expansion in Prince William County

July 20, 2026

Virginia-Based Firm to Create 80 New Jobs in the Commonwealth

Virginia Rises to America’s Top 3 for Business

July 9, 2026

Virginia is ranked No. 3 in CNBC's annual America’s Top States for Business ranking. Virginia has finished in the top five of every edition of CNBC’s ranking since 2018 and has finished No. 1 six times, more than any state.