Virginia companies reduce roadblocks for potential employees through quality of life initiatives.

Virginia’s cities, counties, and towns represent a wide range of living situations, with a location to support any lifestyle.

One of the great draws of Virginia for outdoor enthusiasts is its wide variety of landscapes in a compact geographic area.

RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of a Chesapeake company, Frontier Technology, Inc., into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy. Participating firms are chosen based on their dedication to growing their export sales.

Virginia’s restaurants mirror its communities, with a wide range of specialties to suit all budgets and abundant seafood from its coastal waterways. The Commonwealth is also home to a thriving wine, beer, and spirits industry.

Virginia’s unique place in American history goes back to the very beginning, with the establishment of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, in 1607.

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.

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.