VEDP is pleased to provide information and resources to our economic development partners across the Commonwealth.

VEDP offers quarterly Economic Development (ED) 101 and VEDP Orientation sessions to leaders and practitioners involved in economic development across Virginia. The ED 101 session is led in conjunction with the VEDP Orientation on a quarterly basis. Sessions typically occur in March, June, September, and December.

The audience for ED 101 is local government officials that want to learn more about the economic development ecosystem in Virginia. This can include local and regional economic developers, Chief Administrative Officers responsible for economic development, and local elected officials. ED 101 provides an introductory overview of economic development, VEDP, and how economic development impacts the Commonwealth as a whole. The ED 101 session is from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

The VEDP Orientation is designed to provide local and regional economic development partners, particularly those who are newer to economic development, with a high-level introduction to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the resources available across the organization.

Through a series of brief division spotlights, participants will gain a foundational understanding of VEDP’s structure, core functions, and how individual teams support economic development efforts throughout the Commonwealth. The orientation is intended to help attendees better understand how VEDP is organized, the roles and responsibilities of each division, and where to turn for information, assistance, or collaboration opportunities in the future. The VEDP Orientation will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Upcoming Sessions

Registration is now open.

Tuesday, December 15, 2026: Economic Development 101

Tuesday, December 15, 2026: VEDP Orientation

Contact %20lbrown [at] vedp.org (Lesley Brown) for more information.