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Virginia Economic Review

Our quarterly publication, Virginia Economic Review, provides an insider look at Virginia’s economy, its diverse array of world-class companies, its amazing talent, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as insights from national thought leaders.

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Gatekeeper Intelligent Security Gatekeeper Security, Inc. used VEDP funding to exhibit at trade shows in Germany and Singapore.

Bespoke Export Support

Virginia Offers Best-in-Class Export Assistance for Companies' Complete Life Cycle Exporting can be a strong strategy for connecting companies with demand or diversifying their market bases to better weather economic conditions.
Lidl Homepage Lidl, Spotsylvania County

Home Away From Home

International Companies Find Advantages in Locating U.S. Headquarters in Virginia Foreign companies looking for a launching point to serve the U.S. and North American markets have many choices on where to plant their flag. Virginia has proven fruitful as that launching point for many of them.
Cape Henry Associates, Hampton Roads Cape Henry Associates, Virginia Beach

From Boots to the Boardroom

Virginia's Veterans are a Natural Fit for Corporate Headquarters Virginia is home to 30 military installations and more than 721,000 veterans. It’s also home to 36 Fortune 1000 companies (eighth among U.S. states) and 2,300 corporate headquarters operations (seventh).
Phoenix Group, Chesapeake Phoenix Group, Chesapeake

Business Without Borders

International trade is beneficial for American consumers and businesses alike. Benefits for consumers include lower costs and a greater variety of goods available in their local markets.
The Port of Virginia is using shipping data to optimize its workflows and speed the movement of cargo from ship to destination The Port of Virginia is using shipping data to optimize its workflows and speed the movement of cargo from ship to destination.

Virginia Sets Course for Robust Trade Growth

With Initial Funding Approved and Bold Goals on the Horizon, Virginia's International Trade Strategic Plan is Moving Forward The fundamental conditions are in place for Virginia to significantly grow its international trade. Now, the Commonwealth is setting a course to capitalize on those assets.