Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Melissa Pritchard is a skilled professional in economic competitiveness, currently serving as a Senior Analyst at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership since September 2021, after previously holding the position of Analyst in the same field. Prior experience includes a role as an Economic Consulting Team Intern at Chmura Economics & Analytics, where Melissa contributed to research and analysis for economic consulting reports. As a Schapiro Undergraduate Research Fellow at Randolph-Macon College, Melissa completed a significant research project in Economics/Econometrics, culminating in a 25-page paper presented at a symposium. Melissa has also worked as an Economics Tutor and as a Member Services Specialist at Woodlake Community Association. Education includes a Master's degree in Public Policy from Northeastern University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics, International Studies, and French from Randolph-Macon College, along with studies in Political Science at Institut d'études politiques de Rennes.
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.