Virginia Department of Business Assistance
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- Brownfields
Land Renewal – Visit this site for information on
turning contaminated properties back to productive use. Learn
about Brownfields Tax Incentive Program, Brownfields Opportunities,
and more.
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Virginia’s A.L. Philpott
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (VPMEP)
- The VPMEP provides affordable,
high-quality business and technical consulting services to
Virginia’s manufacturers. Results
are measured by operational cost savings and bottom line profitability
that the Partnership helps clients to achieve. VPMEP’s
experienced project managers can assess client needs and develop
customized, cost-effective solutions for businesses.
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
- The
National Governors Association Center for Best Practices has released "Innovative State Policy Options to Promote Rural
Economic Development," a new issue brief that addresses how
states have built promise for sustainable rural economic development
through three approaches:
1. Adapting Cluster-Based Strategies to Rural Communities
2. Promoting Entrepreneurship Outside of the Agriculture Sector
in Rural Communities and Regions
3. Reinvigorating the Agricultural Sector Through Diversification
and Value-Added Agriculture Strategies
You can download a copy of the issue brief here.
