The Virginia Economic Developers Association is a private, not-for-profit membership organization providing services and benefits to economic developers and industry related professionals who have an interest in job creation and economic development in Virginia.
Objectives:
-To increase the effectiveness of individuals in the practice of economic development in Virginia
-To provide a conduit for exchange of information among the members by verbal, written and electronic means.
-To establish and implement a method of providing input to programs for economic development in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
-To offer suggestions and recommendations to insure the Commonwealth of Virginia’s competitive position in economic development.
-To promote the standards of professionalism among economic developers in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
-To encourage the pursuit of professional education through programs offered by organizations within and without the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Virginia Economic Developers Association was pleased to announce in March 2021 it had selected its 2021 Community Economic Development Awards (CEDA) recipients, recognizing James City County and the City of Williamsburg for their efforts in advancing economic vitality during the COVID-19 pandemic. VEDA recognized Surry County with an honorable mention award for the expansion of broadband internet for residents and businesses in the community.
The purpose of the Virginia Economic Developers Association standards is to enhance the profession of economic development in Virginia. We hold a commitment to the association and a commitment to professionalism. You can learn more about our standards and how to become a member here: goveda.org
The purpose of the Virginia Economic Developers Association standards is to enhance the profession of economic development in Virginia. We hold a commitment to the association and a commitment to professionalism. You can learn more about our standards and how to become a member here: goveda.org
With more than 525 members, the Virginia Economic Developers Association represents all corners of the Commonwealth and provides a platform for members to meet, organize, and implement programs that assist in creating new jobs, encourage investment opportunities and maintain a pro-business climate in Virginia. To learn more about the Virginia Economic Developers Association, go to goveda.org
With more than 525 members, the Virginia Economic Developers Association represents all corners of the Commonwealth and provides a platform for members to meet, organize, and implement programs that assist in creating new jobs, encourage investment opportunities and maintain a pro-business climate in Virginia. To learn more about the Virginia Economic Developers Association, go to goveda.org
Economic Development is something every community wants, but few people understand. At its core, it’s about activities that foster a better quality of life for citizen of a community. It can look like economic security through new jobs, recreation and education opportunities, and even enhancing skills for workers. Learn more about economic development and how VEDA can help you in your professional development here: goveda.org
Economic Development is something every community wants, but few people understand. At its core, it’s about activities that foster a better quality of life for citizen of a community. It can look like economic security through new jobs, recreation and education opportunities, and even enhancing skills for workers. Learn more about economic development and how VEDA can help you in your professional development here: goveda.org
The Cardinal Award is the most prestigious awards granted by the Virginia Economic Developers Association. It is presented to a member that shows strong leadership in the field of economic development, outstanding professional accomplishments and exceptions service to the organization. Learn more about this award and nominations at: goveda.org
The Cardinal Award is the most prestigious awards granted by the Virginia Economic Developers Association. It is presented to a member that shows strong leadership in the field of economic development, outstanding professional accomplishments and exceptions service to the organization. Learn more about this award and nominations at: goveda.org
The Virginia Economic Developers Association is active in educating through professional development programs, sharing best practices and strategies, and promoting the strong value of economic development. To learn more about our various activities head to goveda.org
The Virginia Economic Developers Association is active in educating through professional development programs, sharing best practices and strategies, and promoting the strong value of economic development. To learn more about our various activities head to goveda.org
One of the main objectives of the Virginia Economic Developers Association is to encourage the pursuit of professional education through various programs offered by organizations in and surrounding the Commonwealth of Virginia. Learn more about our objectives at: goveda.org
One of the main objectives of the Virginia Economic Developers Association is to encourage the pursuit of professional education through various programs offered by organizations in and surrounding the Commonwealth of Virginia. Learn more about our objectives at: goveda.org
Members of the Virginia Economic Developers Association include everything from local, regional, and state economic professionals to officials and professionals in fields of engineering, development, finance and various others who all help to support the economic health of the Commonwealth. Learn more about our members here: goveda.org
Members of the Virginia Economic Developers Association include everything from local, regional, and state economic professionals to officials and professionals in fields of engineering, development, finance and various others who all help to support the economic health of the Commonwealth. Learn more about our members here: goveda.org
The Virginia Economic Developers Association strives to support sound economic development policies to help foster the growth of employment business sectors. We want to help expand on job opportunities and improve quality of life for all Virginians. Learn more about why we do what we do here: goveda.org.
The Virginia Economic Developers Association strives to support sound economic development policies to help foster the growth of employment business sectors. We want to help expand on job opportunities and improve quality of life for all Virginians. Learn more about why we do what we do here: goveda.org.
The Virginia Economic Developers Association is the voice in Virginia for shaping economic development public policy and a primary source of strong and effective education and networking for economic development professionals. We're a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization and would love for you to join us. Learn more here: goveda.org.
The Virginia Economic Developers Association is the voice in Virginia for shaping economic development public policy and a primary source of strong and effective education and networking for economic development professionals. We're a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization and would love for you to join us. Learn more here: goveda.org.
1982 … That's when the Virginia Economic Developers Association started its work to increase the effectiveness of those who practice economic, industrial, and community development in Virginia. And we're still going strong. Want to join us? We'd love to have you. Learn about membership opportunities here: goveda.org
1982 … That's when the Virginia Economic Developers Association started its work to increase the effectiveness of those who practice economic, industrial, and community development in Virginia. And we're still going strong. Want to join us? We'd love to have you. Learn about membership opportunities here: goveda.org
You have two ears and one mouth to LISTEN twice as much as you SPEAK.
You have two ears and one mouth to LISTEN twice as much as you SPEAK.
A goal without a plan is just a wish.
A goal without a plan is just a wish.
Dream it. Then DO IT.
Dream it. Then DO IT.
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist see opportunity in every difficulty.
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist see opportunity in every difficulty.
“Never forget your existing businesses. Embrace change. Teach to learn from mistakes. Give credit.”
Will Davis, VEDA Cardinal
“Never forget your existing businesses. Embrace change. Teach to learn from mistakes. Give credit.”
Will Davis, VEDA Cardinal
“Over communicate. Consistent and effective communication with your staff, community leaders and citizens, business and industry partners, and other stakeholders is critical to our short and long-term recovery.”
Elizabeth J. Moran, VEDA Cardinal
“Over communicate. Consistent and effective communication with your staff, community leaders and citizens, business and industry partners, and other stakeholders is critical to our short and long-term recovery.”
Elizabeth J. Moran, VEDA Cardinal
“Accept the new normal as reality and recognize the folly of pursuing outdated dreams.”
Robin Sullenberger, VEDA Cardinal
“Accept the new normal as reality and recognize the folly of pursuing outdated dreams.”
Robin Sullenberger, VEDA Cardinal
“Focus on the basics and simplify. Golden Rule- Step by step, day by day, we can make our communities and our world more vibrant and richer.”
Rob McClintock, VEDA Cardinal
“Focus on the basics and simplify. Golden Rule- Step by step, day by day, we can make our communities and our world more vibrant and richer.”
Rob McClintock, VEDA Cardinal
“As we experience fundamental upheaval in our society, it is essential that the economic development community grasp this basic change. We must practice our craft with a renewed and heightened sense of tolerance, inclusivity, equality and respect.”
Hugh Keogh, VEDA Cardinal
“As we experience fundamental upheaval in our society, it is essential that the economic development community grasp this basic change. We must practice our craft with a renewed and heightened sense of tolerance, inclusivity, equality and respect.”
Hugh Keogh, VEDA Cardinal
VEDA Update: VEDA events for 2021, Sponsorship, Scholarships, CED Awards
Don't miss out on these opportunities MEMBER UPDATE - 01.15.21 VEDA EVENT SCHEDULE FOR 2021 VEDA Virtual Spring Conference March 18-19, 2021 Online VEDA Virtual Summer Membership Meeting June 3, 2021
“Review where you stand on the basics and try to identify targets of opportunity.”
Mark Kilduff, VEDA Cardinal
“Review where you stand on the basics and try to identify targets of opportunity.”
Mark Kilduff, VEDA Cardinal
“Economic development is more important now than ever. Be relevant! Be the change you want to see.”
Jay Langston, VEDA Cardinal
“Economic development is more important now than ever. Be relevant! Be the change you want to see.”
Jay Langston, VEDA Cardinal
“Take a deep dive into what must surely be the new normal of economic development, given the diminution of a bricks and mortar workplace and the incredible increase in a work from home society.”
Keith Taylor, VEDA Cardinal
“Take a deep dive into what must surely be the new normal of economic development, given the diminution of a bricks and mortar workplace and the incredible increase in a work from home society.”
Keith Taylor, VEDA Cardinal
“Be creative in how you assess and address the challenges of this time.”
Beth Doughty, VEDA Cardinal
“Be creative in how you assess and address the challenges of this time.”
Beth Doughty, VEDA Cardinal
“Virginia’s economic development professionals are some of the most creative, inventive, industrious, results-oriented, unruffled people in the world. The changes and opportunities presented will become permanent factors in how we work effectively in the future. A crisis is a terrible thing to waste.”
Ann Blair Miller, VEDA Cardinal
“Virginia’s economic development professionals are some of the most creative, inventive, industrious, results-oriented, unruffled people in the world. The changes and opportunities presented will become permanent factors in how we work effectively in the future. A crisis is a terrible thing to waste.”
Ann Blair Miller, VEDA Cardinal
“Learn how to multi-task and be ready to pivot at a moment’s notice. Plan your future economic development plans accordingly!”
Gregory H. Wingfield, VEDA Cardinal
“Learn how to multi-task and be ready to pivot at a moment’s notice. Plan your future economic development plans accordingly!”
Gregory H. Wingfield, VEDA Cardinal
“Step in, listen, convene, listen, create, listen, adjust, listen, move forward.”
Liz Povar, VEDA Cardinal
“Step in, listen, convene, listen, create, listen, adjust, listen, move forward.”
Liz Povar, VEDA Cardinal
CARDINAL COMEBACK // Virginia's Growth Alliance's online marketplace, ShopLocalVGA.com, has been the platform for an inventive way to use CARES funding to assist struggling small businesses and consumers at the same time. From May to December 2020, Gift Card Match Program sales put $1,804,000 into the hands of small business owners and shoppers in two rural Virginia counties. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute Virginia’s Growth Alliance!
CARDINAL COMEBACK // Virginia's Growth Alliance's online marketplace, ShopLocalVGA.com, has been the platform for an inventive way to use CARES funding to assist struggling small businesses and consumers at the same time. From May to December 2020, Gift Card Match Program sales put $1,804,000 into the hands of small business owners and shoppers in two rural Virginia counties. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute Virginia’s Growth Alliance!
CARDINAL COMEBACK // Village Building Company and Interior 2000 aided in the COVID-19 crisis by using their skills in construction to produce intubation boxes for essential health care workers all around Virginia. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute Village Building Company and Interior 2000!
2021!
VEDALink Online Newsletter - December 2020
Catch up on all the VEDA news! The Online Newsletter for the Virginia Economic Developers Association December 2020 President's Column Dear VEDA Members, In the immortal words of Jerry Garcia “What a
CARDINAL COMEBACK // Three Crosses Distilling Company helped out during the onset of the COVID-19 shutdown by using their distillery to make much needed hand sanitizer for local law enforcement and first responders - entirely for free. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute Three Crosses Distilling Company!
CARDINAL COMEBACK // Bear Creek Outdoor Living quickly adapted to the COVID-19 crisis by hiring over a dozen new hands, adding numerous new choices in their outdoor furniture and working on a new online store. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute Bear Creek Outdoor Living!
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
Sessions Hotel CARDINAL COMEBACK // The Sessions Hotel’s grand opening was initially scheduled for March 2020, however, due to the COVID-19 shutdown, this opening was postponed. June brought a new, so
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This year has been one for the record books, that is for sure! But we had a lot of good things happening, too! Here's a snapshot of VEDA at work in 2020, which was presented today during our Virtual VEDA Fall 2020 Conference!
If there is one thing we can all agree with – from our rolling mountains to our sandy beaches, and our most rural regions to our urban centers – it’s time to get Virginia’s economy back on track. It’s time to get back to business. It’s time to get back to work. If we don’t start focusing on that now – focusing on the many tomorrows ahead of us while also working together to help slow the spread of COVID-19 – we could find Virginia falling further and further behind as a great state to do business. As the Virginia General Assembly gears up for its special session this week, we encourage our legislators to focus on the following initiatives while working on the Commonwealth’s budget that the state’s collective professional economic developers believe strongly will help forge a strong path for the future. There are no two ways about it. This is a critical time. Virginia needs to craft a revised budget that creates the greatest opportunity for COVID-19 pandemic recovery as well as long-term success. While the continued financial support of foundational economic development efforts are important, there are several specific initiatives that are essential for Virginia’s recovery and prosperity. We need to get Virginians back to work. Funding for workforce development and training programs – specifically the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program and Virginia Jobs Investment Program – will not only secure thousands of new jobs for unemployed Virginians but will also quickly provide the training Virginians need to get reemployed. We need to have the infrastructure in place for businesses to want to locate and expand here. Currently, most of Virginia’s industrial sites are at a low level of readiness and require additional investment. The Virginia Business Ready Sites Program will help change that. We need to connect ALL Virginians in an increasingly virtual environment. We MUST commit to funding broadband expansion. Internet access to all parts of the Commonwea
The Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA) is pleased to announce it has awarded its 2020 Community Economic Development Awards (CEDA), recognizing the City of Harrisonburg for a Bricks & Clicks initiative, and a multi-faceted collaboration between Pittsylvania County, Danville, and the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance, that resulted in a regional resurgence of new jobs and investments.
In case you missed it during Economic Development Week 2020, here's a full compilation of our special messages to the community!
What is VEDA? Watch and learn...and remember that VEDA is OPEN for membership! Thank you, Rick Whittington, Principal of Whittington Consulting, for delivering this great message!
"What role does government play in economic development? Public policy choices made by government entities at every level drive the business climate that determines the attractiveness of a particular locality or region to business prospects. Fostering a competitive business climate at all levels of government is essential to continued success in promoting economic prosperity, broadening the tax base, and enhancing the Commonwealth’s economic stability and quality of life." -Matt Johnson, Economic Development Manager in Newport News, Virginia
The Virginia Economic Developers Association Cardinal flew in to see Stephanie Landrum, VEDA past president from Alexandria, Virginia, and she's joined us to talk about how economic development works at the state, regional and local levels across the Commonwealth.
"Admittedly, we’re often asked. What is economic development and why is it important to Virginia’s future? First and foremost, economic development is an investment Virginia’s vitality, creating competitive communities for growth all across the Commonwealth. As we face unprecedented unemployment as a result of the COVID crisis, our work to restore Virginia to prosperity is critical. Economic development is responsible for attracting new business and supporting the growth of existing business, all to generate capital investment and revenue for Virginia’s localities. Ultimately, economic development increases the tax base and provides quality job opportunities, thus enhancing the well-being and quality of life of all Virginians." -David Manley, Joint Industrial Development Authority of Wythe County, Virginia
"There is no doubt. As we enter what we call Economic Development Week, a time to recognize the work of professional economic developers across our communities, we’re facing some of the largest business challenges of our careers. But before this global pandemic, Virginia was making its way back to the top when it comes to being the best state in the U.S. to do business, thanks to the diligent and innovative work of professional economic developers. And you know what? Virginia can do it again. But it will take all of us working together. Economic developers. Businesses. Elected officials. Policy makers. The communities we serve." -Jim Noel, President of the Virginia Economic Developers Association and Economic Development Director for York County
STANDING OVATION to celebrate the presentation of The Cardinal Award, the most prestigious award bestowed by VEDA to deserving members, today to Debbie Melvin, Assistant Vice President, Workforce Solutions, VEDP, and Florence G. Kingston, Director of Development for the city of Newport News. The award recognizes leadership in the field of economic development, outstanding professional accomplishments, and exceptional service to the organization.
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Since 1982, the Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA) has been increasing the effectiveness of those who practice economic, industrial, and community development in Virginia. VEDA is the voice in Virginia for shaping economic development public policy and a primary source of strong and effective education and networking for economic development professionals. VEDA is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization for individuals with a professional interest in economic development in Virginia.
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