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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.
Mission: 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.
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
The Cat's Meow CARDINAL COMEBACK // During the height of the pandemic shutdowns, The Cat’s Meow was able to launch a new online version of their store as well as a monthly fashion show showcasing mask
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
Tegra Global CARDINAL COMEBACK // Tegra Global, with a goal to outmaneuver and outperform, responded in a way to COVID-19, both globally and locally, that supported their employees, customers and comm
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Don't miss the Annual Business Meeting and Programming too! Agenda coming soon. November 18, 2020 REGISTER TODAY FOR VEDA'S WINTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING Wednesday, December 2, 2020 REGISTER TODAY FULL AG
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
Pale Fire Brewing CARDINAL COMEBACK // Following the COVID-19 crisis, Pale Fire Brewing almost immediately launched Pale Fire Helps, a food bank dedicated to serving restaurant workers in the local co
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) CARDINAL COMEBACK // The Local Energy Alliance Program, also known as LEAP, had to make the hard choice to suspend all field operations in the wake of the COVID-19
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
The Kuma Foundation CARDINAL COMEBACK // The Kuma Foundation worked with Prince William County social workers and businesses to donate and deliver meals to those in need earlier this year as we all wo
CARDINAL COMEBACK // TMI Autotech quickly adapted to the at-home work environment during the pandemic this year, crafting a safe environment for staff all while keeping everyone on payroll, regardless of position. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute TMI Autotech!
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
Jenny Lynd's Pizza CARDINAL COMEBACK // Jenny Lynd's Pizza was able to set up a pop-up market selling rare or out-of-stock items such as gloves, bleach, toilet paper, and food items to members of the
CARDINAL COMEBACK // Luca Italian Restaurant gave back to their local community during the pandemic this year by donating meals to hospitals and locals twice a week as well as offering masks and cleaning supplies for sale. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute Luca Italian Restaurant!
CARDINAL COMEBACK // Serve Restaurant matched donations for every whole meal purchased for frontline workers, firefighters, police officers, hospital workers, or city officials during the COVID-19 shutdown. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute Serve Restaurant!
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
Eddy Alexander CARDINAL COMEBACK // Eddy Alexander viewed the COVID-19 shutdown as an opportunity to ramp up their services by continuing to aid over 31 businesses in Virginia and helping them to weat
CARDINAL COMEBACK // Bases of Virginia was able to quickly alter their production line in the wake of COVID-19 and begin producing new safety equipment and PPE for the general public and local businesses. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute Bases of Virginia!
CARDINAL COMEBACK // The Clarke County Farmers' Market Association was forced to delay their planned spring market season grand opening due to the COVID-19 shutdowns this year. During that time, the Association was able to plan for the safest possible grand opening in the summer, which was still able to happen with great success. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute the Clark County Farmers' Market Association!
CARDINAL COMEBACK // Central Rappahannock Regional Library used their array of 3D printers to make personal protection equipment such as ear guards and face shields for health care workers this year during the pandemic. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute Central Rappahannock Regional Library!
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
Camp Friendship CARDINAL COMEBACK // Camp Friendship, after having to cancel their entire summer program due to COVID, was able to offer their cabins for rentals with their numerous fun amenities to g
CARDINAL COMEBACK // RPI Group Inc. used their expertise in cyber security to open blog series to instruct and aid their employees in adjusting to telework during the pandemic related shutdowns this year. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute RPI Group Inc.!
CARDINAL COMEBACK // The IDX Corporation were able to remain in business over the COVID-19 shutdown by changing their production model to health and safety products for the retail setting. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute IDX Corporation!
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
Basic City Beer Co. CARDINAL COMEBACK // Basic City Beer Co. quickly adapted to curbside pick-up and delivery and even began offering a virtual concert series that allowed for independent musicians to
CARDINAL COMEBACK // During the pandemic this year, A. Smith Bowman Distillery quickly altered their production plan to focus on hand and surface sanitizer production for both health care workers and local families. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute A. Smith Bowman Distillery!
CARDINAL COMEBACK // Over the COVID-19 shutdown, Colonial Williamsburg prepared thousands of hot meals for the local community, opened portions of the Williamsburg Lodge and the Williamsburg Inn as emergency accommodations for health care workers and families, and regularly donated home grown vegetables to the Village Initiative and House of Mercy. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute Colonial Williamsburg!
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
The Virginia 30 Day Fund CARDINAL COMEBACK // The Virginia 30 Day Fund was able to disperse well-needed funds to numerous small Virginia businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 shutdown. Today, as part
CARDINAL COMEBACK // Precision Fabrics further expanded production of their medical-grade personal protection equipment that was (and remains) crucial to medical professionals working on the front lines of the COVID crisis. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute Precision Fabrics!
VEDALink Online Newsletter - October 2020
Catch up on all the VEDA news! The Online Newsletter for the Virginia Economic Developers Association October 2020 President's Column Dear VEDA Members, As I walked back to the car to retrieve my mask
CARDINAL COMEBACK // Delta Dental donated over $3 million from their own nonprofit organization for 4,500 dentists in the region who had been hit hard by the pandemic shutdown. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute Delta Dental!
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, soft opening for the hotel and allowed them to open their doors to the public and increase tourist activity in the Bristol region. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute The Sessions Hotel!
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
Virginia Toy & Novelty Company CARDINAL COMEBACK // Virginia Toy and Novelty Co., a Virginia Beach importer and developer of toys, games and novelties quickly pivoted to source and sell masks and hand
CARDINAL COMEBACK // This year, North End Solutions and Consulting Services was able to release the first certified hot-air sterilizing system that allows for the reuse of N95 masks. Today, as part of our CARDINAL COMEBACK series recognizing inspiring efforts by businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19, we salute North End Solutions and Consulting Services!
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
Virginia Toy & Novelty Company CARDINAL COMEBACK // Virginia Toy and Novelty Co., a Virginia Beach importer and developer of toys, games and novelties quickly pivoted to source and sell masks and hand
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce CARDINAL COMEBACK // In the opening stages of this pandemic, the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce did all they could to stay ahead of what was taking place. The Cham
Less the sinking part at the end, we like to think this is our Cardinal mascot's big Titanic flying moment (you know, like Rose and Jack from the movie).
Our Commonwealth is fortunate to have the world-class state parks that it does - driving tourism and outdoor recreation (and building business and communities at the same time).
VEDA Cardinal Comeback - Inspiring Efforts by Businesses to COME BACK after COVID-19
Virginia Toy & Novelty Company CARDINAL COMEBACK // Virginia Toy and Novelty Co., a Virginia Beach importer and developer of toys, games and novelties quickly pivoted to source and sell masks and hand
Virginia is for OUTDOOR lovers, which makes it also for outdoor business lovers!
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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.
THIS IS WHERE YOU BELONG - Placemaking Through a New Lens - presented by author Melody Warnick and opening up the Spring 2019 VEDA Conference!
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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