In 1995, the Virginia General
Assembly created the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to better
serve those seeking a prime business location and increased trade opportunities
and, therefore, to foster increased expansion of the Commonwealth's economy.
As a state authority, the Partnership is governed by a 21 member Board
Of Directors comprised of businesspersons from around Virginia, each of
whom is appointed by the Governor and the General
Assembly. Our Executive Director is employed
by the Board to oversee the fulfillment of our mission:
"To enhance the quality of life
and raise the standard of living for all Virginians, in collaboration
with Virginia communities, through aggressive business recruitment,
expansion assistance, and trade development, thereby expanding
the tax base and creating higher-income employment opportunities."
To fulfill
this mission, we focus on cultivating new business investment,
fostering international trade growth and encouraging the expansion
of existing Virginia businesses.
The Partnership consists of several divisions whose combined expertise confidentially
provides the resources you need to make the most informed location or expansion
decision with the least amount of your time and effort.