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 I was honored to be appointed to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s Board of Directors in 2008. Despite a struggling economy, Virginia continues to attract jobs and investment. The Commonwealth captured Forbes.com’s “Best State for Business” award for the fourth year in a row in addition to the Top State for Business ranking from CNBC. With the help of its allies across the state, the Partnership is the well-spring for business attraction and retention.
With its diversity of industry clusters, positive business climate and incredible quality of life, Virginia has a strong foundation for continued success. We firmly believe that the Commonwealth possesses the assets to accommodate virtually every project, especially in the energy, information technology and advanced manufacturing sectors.
The operative word ‘partnership’ is always the tap root for business success, and VEDP takes that role very seriously.
I look forward to partnering with you as Board Chairman. Together we will continue to foster economic growth throughout our Commonwealth and globally.
Sincerely,
Julien G. Patterson
Chairman of the Board
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