IT services leader to invest $1 million, creating 880 new jobs in Fairfax County and offices across Virginia

Virginia’s moderate, four-season climate is a draw for residents of all interests. From the mountains to the beach, Virginians can experience summer heat, winter snow, and everything in between without leaving the Commonwealth.

Electrical equipment company to invest $100,000 and retrain 68 employees.

Talent is the secret weapon in the effort to secure the projects and jobs that drive the Virginia economy. Attracting that talent to the Commonwealth, and keeping it here, is crucial to fulfilling VEDP’s mission. 

Virginia’s abundant recreation scene means that there’s something to do for just about everyone, whether you’re an experienced hiker or kayaker looking for a challenge or a parent looking to pass along a love of the outdoors.

Virginia’s arts scene showcases the creative talent that comes out of the Commonwealth, from well-regarded arts programs at universities like Virginia Commonwealth University and Shenandoah University to self-taught artists.

Virginia’s long history and evolution since its founding have left a wide variety of unique attractions, from the historic to the entertaining to the just plain weird.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia is ranked No. 1 in the United States for customized workforce training in the 21st annual Business Facilities Rankings Report for the third consecutive year.

VEDP's Megan Healy connected with the Roanoke Regional Partnership's Michelle Williams, the new talent and digital strategies program manager, and Julia Boas, director of business investment, about what the Roanoke Region is doing to attract and retain talent.

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.