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A Message From Governor
Timothy M. Kaine
Dear Friends:
My commitment to the hard-working people of Virginia is to provide a stable financial environment, help small businesses succeed, foster competitive regional economies, tap the strength of Virginia’s tourism attractions and preserve our beautiful state’s natural resources. ‘Moving Virginia Forward’ is the goal of my administration. Virginia is indeed a breath of fresh air for our business community. The Commonwealth’s natural and developed assets, world-class education system, national and international access and diverse workforce are all advantages that will ensure the continued success of enterprise growth. These positive attributes are among the reasons Virginia was named the best-managed state in the country by Governing Magazine in early 2005. I intend to build on this record of success. The Governor of Virginia should always be the Commonwealth’s “Chief Jobs Officer.” In order to continue to attract new investment and new jobs to Virginia, we must focus on the importance of government support to uphold our pro-business environment. To enforce my commitment to keep moving Virginia forward, I want to target our efforts toward regional strengths to create the most jobs for the state’s economic development dollar. I will support efforts to build these strong regional economies, tailored to the specific needs of each region so that all communities participate in Virginia’s business growth. I also am forming a group of Governor’s Economic Ambassadors, business leaders from every region of the state, to leverage private sector leadership to actively participate in recruiting efforts. Leading our business recruiting program, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) continues to excel as the Commonwealth’s economic development team. Founded in 1995, the Partnership offers a unique combination of public and private enterprise and has built a strong reputation in both sectors. Offering years of experience, VEDP’s staff understands the complicated demands of your business location decision and will work diligently to provide the foundation needed to facilitate the process and help your company prosper. Since the landing of English settlers in 1607 at Jamestown, the Commonwealth of Virginia has stood for prosperity. British colonists came on our shores four centuries ago as a commercial experiment. Today, that same spirit of enterprise grows strong in Virginia. We welcome you to join us as we continue to build on our 400 years of accomplishment and continue moving Virginia forward. Sincerely, |
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