An op-ed by former Virginia Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Cathie Vick and Virginia Business Higher Education Council President Kirk Cox highlights how internships and work-based learning are critical to connecting students with employers, and helping businesses of all sizes find the talent they need.

Technical services company will invest $1.58 million, creating 28 jobs

Architectural millwork manufacturer will invest $320,000 and retrain 10 employees

Construction product manufacturer will invest $1.5 million and 27 jobs.

Virginia’s cities, counties, and towns have the ability to establish, by ordinance, one or more technology zones to attract growth in targeted industries. 

Establishment of a technology zone allows localities to create special incentives and certain regulatory flexibility for qualified businesses locating or expanding operations within a zone.

Virginia’s cities, counties, and towns have the ability to establish, by ordinance, one or more green development zones.

Establishment of a green development zone allows localities to create special incentives and certain regulatory flexibility for qualified businesses locating or expanding operations within a zone.

Virginia’s cities, counties, and towns have the ability to establish, by ordinance, one or more defense production zones to attract growth in national defense-related businesses. 

Qualified businesses include: