Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Created by the Virginia General Assembly in 1995, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is a state authority that promotes economic expansion within the Commonwealth. Its core mission is to encourage, stimulate, and support the development and growth of Virginia's economy by marketing the state as a premier business location. VEDP provides a range of confidential and complimentary services, including site selection assistance, workforce solutions, international trade support, and business expansion services, to both domestic and international companies considering establishing or expanding their operations in Virginia.