Chris Hughes serves as the Vice President of Information Technology at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, where he oversees the IT needs of VEDP, including strategic planning and long-term direction of technology capabilities and improvements and compliance with cybersecurity standards and policies.

Innovation flourishes in Central Virginia, home to the University of Virginia (UVA). Offering a vibrant business climate with a highly qualified workforce, the region creates a fertile environment for growth and expansion. 

The Eastern Shore, historically known for agricultural and seafood production, is diversifying its economy by growing the manufacturing and service sectors, enhancing tourism infrastructure, and supporting the advancement of aerospace and small businesses.

Greater Fredericksburg is located on the Interstate 95 corridor, midway between Washington, D.C., and Richmond, offering strategic access to East Coast and international markets, a highly educated workforce, diverse economic clusters, and a lower cost of doing business.

With its diverse economy and the fastest-growing port on the East Coast, Hampton Roads, Virginia is a region engineered for the future of global business, offering an integrated transportation network, technical innovation, and a skilled workforce.

The I81-I77 Crossroads is a prime Southwest Virginia location offering companies in the region strategic market and distribution advantages, a strong manufacturing base, and ample education, cultural heritage, and recreation opportunities.

Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Lynchburg Region boasts a notable history, a dynamic labor force, and a wealth of continuing education opportunities that provide an exceptional talent pipeline for its diverse industry base.

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Virginia-based Owens & Minor, a global healthcare services company, will make a multi-year, multi-million dollar investment to establish a new Client Engagement Center (CEC) in downtown Richmond. Owens & Minor’s CEC will occupy approximately 90,000 square feet at Riverfront Plaza. The City of Richmond successfully competed against 60 other cities around the nation to win the project.