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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Press Releases

WB Alloys Establishes First U.S. Production Facility in Danville

UK-based wire alloy manufacturer will invest $6.6 million and create 30 new jobs

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Virginia Companies Expanding into Global Markets through Commonwealth’s Trade Accelerator Program

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that 13 companies across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program, and 13

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Aerial Invests in New Technology Center in Patrick County

Department of Defense emergency breathing systems supplier to invest $781,000 and upskill five employees.

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Case Studies

Click below to find out more about the companies who are growing and innovating in Virginia.

Podcasts

Andy Edmunds

Visual Virginia

July 9, 2025

A Conversation With Andy Edmunds, Director, Virginia Film Office

Michelle Williams, Julia Boas

The Sweet Spot of Jobs and Livability

July 9, 2025

A Conversation With Julia Boas, Director of Business Investment and Talent, and Michelle Williams, Digital Strategies Program Manager, Roanoke Regional Partnership

Candice Ling

The Role of AI in Cybersecurity

April 1, 2025

A Conversation With Candice Ling, Senior Vice President, Microsoft

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