Deirdre Collins supports efforts to recruit new and expanding businesses to Virginia, contributing to initiatives that drive investment, job creation, and market diversification. Deirdre serves as a key liaison between site selection consultants and …
Joe Topham works with companies and partners to support business investment and expansion across Virginia. He helps advance projects from early engagement through execution, connecting companies with the resources and stakeholders needed to support …
Lindsay Akers leads External Affairs for VEDP, overseeing government relations, policy coordination, and partner engagement across the Commonwealth. She works closely with state leadership, legislators, and internal teams to align policy, budget …
This issue explores Virginia’s manufacturing ecosystem, highlighting Virginia’s strengths in three key manufacturing areas and site considerations for manufacturing …
Shopping for a Home in the U.S. When global retailer Lidl decided to expand into the United States’ already competitive grocery market, it operated nearly 10,000 stores in 26 countries in Germany, where it was founded, and across Europe. Boasting both …
This issue details the benefits of foreign direct investment to companies, communities, and employees, and highlights Virginia as an advantageous location for foreign …
This issue details Virginia’s extensive history serving energy-intensive industries and the Commonwealth’s efforts to transform its energy production to meet the needs of the industries of the …
This issue features a deep dive into the emerging industry of quantum computing, a field with the potential to unlock innovations for companies across a wide swath of …