Virginia has emerged as a national leader in cybersecurity and is at the forefront of talent development in the industry. The Commonwealth of Virginia is uniquely equipped to succeed in this sector, with close proximity to the federal government, unparalleled assets in information technology, and higher education institutions that are training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
The last few decades have solidified Virginia’s position as America’s hometown for corporate headquarters. In just the past 10 years, more than 500 companies have relocated to or expanded their headquarters offices in Virginia, attracted to its combination of diverse, world-class talent, exceptional quality of life, stable business climate, and competitive costs.
Virginia’s collection of assets in the air, on land, and at sea uniquely position the Commonwealth to serve as a leader in this emerging industry. Home to one of six FAA-designated UAS test sites and two NASA facilities focusing on UAS research, Langley Research Center and Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia is poised to lead this promising disruptive technology sector and host unmanned systems manufacturing and testing.
Plan details strategies to position the Commonwealth and Central Virginia for faster growth
RICHMOND - The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) announced today that it has completed a five-year (FY19-FY23) Strategic Plan for Economic Development of the Commonwealth, as required by the Code of Virginia as part of VEDP reforms enacted by state leaders earlier this year.
Standard Calibrations, Inc. to invest more than $508,500 to expand its engineering operation
Major data center project in Henrico County will create thousands of construction jobs, more than 100 full-time operational jobs
RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Facebook will bring more than $1 billion of new investment to the Commonwealth. Facebook is directly investing $750 million to establish a 970,000-square-foot data center in the White Oak Technology Park in Henrico County.