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.

Business Development

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Jason El Koubi

Jessica Mairead Keegan

Hannah Steineke

Christie Miller

Bianca Puccinelli

Roger Porter

Emily Eller Carmichael

Turner Widgen

Shirley Dodson

Robin Bass

Molly Olson

Megan Revercomb

Maggie G.

Kathryn Sipes

Cecd Joseph M. Topham

Jessi Fritz

Emily Bohm

Caitlin Maxwell

William Arney

Timothy Danielson

Swanka S. Burnette

Pandy Brazeau

Cgbp Monica Sadie

Jo-Elsa Jordan

Cecd Grace Festa

Michael Evranian

Emily F. Moore

Ed Laughlin Mba, Cgbp

Alex Taylor

Deirdre Ryan O'Rourke

Barbara Kirkwood-Taylor

Michael D.

Steven Youll Ma, Sphr, Hcs

Eric Futterman

Sunny Sanders

Meghan Welch

Cgbp Lee Sanderson

Vince Barnett

Mary Wood

Brian Jackson

Brian Dail

Landon Webber

The Leadership Team at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) drives strategic initiatives to enhance Virginia's business environment by overseeing site selection, business development, and international trade efforts. Comprised of experienced leaders across various divisions, the team prioritizes collaboration and innovation to provide tailored solutions for both existing and prospective businesses, ensuring they have the resources and support necessary to thrive in the Commonwealth.

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