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Manufacturing, Security, Science, and Logistics Drive Virginia’s Development

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Apr/May 08)

Virginia is focused on four targeted sectors — advanced manufacturing; security and services (data centers and back office operations); science, research, and energy; and global logistics, which includes aerospace and automotive, according to Liz Povar, director of business development at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP). More

North American Automotive Industry Continues to Deliver

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Oct/Nov 07)

Despite recent challenges, automakers and suppliers continue to exhibit confidence in the United States and Canada by announcing new projects and expansions and employing thousands of skilled workers. More

An In-Depth Look at the Southern States

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Aug 07)

The Southern states are thriving, thanks to entrepreneurs with innovative high-tech ideas, strong public and private investment, and enthusiastic support from state and local governments. More

A conversation with… Patrick Gottschalk, Secretary, Virginia Department of Commerce and Trade

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Apr/May 07)

“Our close proximity to Washington, D.C., lets us compete for federal contracts. Virginia is second in the nation in defense spending. We treat the Department of Defense like an economic development prospect.” More

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Culpeper Dept. of Econ. Dev. - web.culpepercounty.gov

Culpeper's rolling hills house a high-bandwidth fiber-optic network, expanded airpark, foreign-trade zones, & top educ. resources.
Carl Sachs, Dir., Econ. Dev.

233 East Davis St., Ste. 300
Culpeper, VA 22701
800-793-0631
540-727-3410
Fax: 540-527-3448

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Newport News Econ. Dev. Auth. - www.newportnewsva.com

The Newport News Economic and Industrial Development Authority is targeting corporate office and back office, photonics, nanotechnology, modeling and simulation, aeronautics and advanced manufacturing companies to locate in Newport News, Virginia. Part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area (the largest between D.C. and Atlanta), Newport News businesses enjoy all the advantages of a major metropolitan area with few of the hassles. Newport News, Virginia’s Hi-tech Hometown, is a center for applied research and technology with an ample supply of skilled and educated workers.
Florence G. Kingston, Sec./Treas.

2400 Washington Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607
800-A-SITE-4-U (274-8348)
757-926-8428
Fax: 757-926-3504

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Campbell Cty. Econ. Dev. - www.campbellvirginia.com

Campbell County is located in the south-central Piedmont Region of Virginia and is bordered to the north by the city of Lynchburg. Campbell County is strategically located to be within a single day’s drive to all of the major east coast metropolitan centers from New York to Atlanta. Other major destinations such as Chicago, New England, and the Canadian border are just a few hours beyond.
Mike Davidson, Econ. Dev. Dir.

P.O. Box 100
Rustburg, VA 24588
434-592-9595
Fax: 434-332-9693

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Staunton Office of Econ. Dev. - www.staunton.va.us

Staunton is located just outside the 100-mile radius from Washington, D.C., offering competitive incentives, and nationally ranked quality of life.
Bill Hamilton, Dir.

P.O. Box 58
Staunton, VA 24402-0058
540-332-3869
Fax: 540-332-3807

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Virginia Beach Dept. of Econ. Dev. - www.yesvirginiabeach.com

Virginia Beach, home to the Advanced Technology Center, is the perfect match for quality employers and talented men and women.
Warren Harris, Dir.