Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Ed Laughlin, MBA, CGBP, serves as the Global Defense Program Manager at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, focusing on expanding export sales for small and medium Aerospace & Defense companies. Prior roles include Principal at Global Access Associates, LLC, where market strategy recommendations were provided, and Sales Director for Aerospace at Rolls-Royce, overseeing major airline accounts. Laughlin's extensive experience also encompasses leadership positions at BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and British Aerospace, emphasizing business development, market strategy, and substantial contract achievements. Educational credentials include a BA in Economics and Political Science, as well as an MBA with a concentration in International Business from the University of Georgia.
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Virginia Economic Development Partnership
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), a state authority created by the Virginia General Assembly to better serve existing and new companies, to expand, locate, or increase trade opportunities, by providing confidential site selection, workforce solutions, and international trade services. Site Selection and Business Development: The team at VEDP understands the complicated demands of the site selection process and offer years of experience to help make your site selection project for new and expanding businesses run smoothly. The Partnership consists of several divisions whose combined expertise confidentially provides the resources you need to make the most informed location decision with the least amount of your time and effort. VEDP's Division of International Trade and Investment: The division works with existing Virginia companies interested in pursuing, or increasing, foreign sales opportunities, and international companies seeking a prime business location to expand or relocate their operations.