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Gov. Youngkin talks 2022 economic wins, what’s next
Eleven months into his first term in elected office, Gov. Glenn Youngkin can boast of several economic development successes and a few legislative wins, but one thing a lot of
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Coffee roaster to invest $29M to expand Suffolk facility
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA expansion expected to create 79 jobs
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Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, the North American operating unit of the Italian coffee roaster Zanetti Beverage Group, will invest $29.1 million to consolidate and expand operations at its Suffolk roasting
Rainmaker-in-chief
New VEDP leader aims to build on predecessor’s success
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On Aug. 29, 2005, Jason El Koubi’s first day as research and policy director for Louisiana’s Baton Rouge regional chamber of commerce, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the state, resetting El
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Port of Va. had $100B+ economic impact in FY21
Port set cargo handling record amid pandemic
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Amid some of the toughest months of the pandemic, the Port of Virginia set cargo records, processing more than 3.2 million TEUs (20-foot equivalent units) for the fiscal year ending
Q&A: Quebec official discusses Va. trade mission
Delegate general sees wind energy as major trade opportunity
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Quebec’s delegate general in New York, Martine Hébert, visited Virginia this week on a trip to strengthen economic relations between her province and the commonwealth. Appointed in August by Quebec
Northam, state officials make European trade trip
Governor and delegation visit Spain, Belgium, Germany
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Before handing over the keys to the Executive Mansion to Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is skipping town for one last overseas business trip. Northam is leading an
VEDP launches Supply Chain Optimization Program
Participating businesses could receive $10,000 in reimbursements
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The Virginia Economic Development Partnership launched its Supply Chain Optimization Program, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday. The one-year program is designed to help Virginia businesses streamline their supply chain management.
Manifest destiny
Port continues cargo growth under new leadership
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Taking on a new job during a pandemic could spell rough waters, particularly if the job relies on global commerce. But the past eight months largely have been smooth sailing
Eight Va. companies graduate from VEDP export program
VALET program helps companies grow international exports
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Eight companies became the latest to graduate from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday. The VALET program helps Virginia
Seven Va. exporters graduate from VALET program
International business acceleration program is offered through Virginia Economic Development Partnership
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Friday the list of the latest seven companies to graduate from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. More