Meetings & Events

VEDP/Ally Meeting

The VEDP/Ally Meeting is held biannually as a mechanism for keeping communication lines open between regional and local economic developers and VEDP. Invitations are extended to all economic developers via e-mail. These meetings are held in various venues throughout Virginia. Contact . Click here to view the presentations from the most recent meeting.

VEDP Orientation

The VEDP Orientation briefing is an opportunity to learn about the mission and operations of VEDP, to meet key staff members, and to see how VEDP's efforts can support your community's economic development activities. The briefings are held at VEDP, and invitations are sent to those new to economic development in Virginia. Please contact for more information. Click here to view the presentations from the most recent orientation.

Global Logistics Forum

The Global Logistics Forum provides seminar and lecture-style topics applicable to today's supply chain-oriented professionals. The group includes economic developers, consultants, real estate representatives, rail providers, third party warehouse providers, construction/developers and port representatives. The Winter 2010 Forum is scheduled for March 17-18, 2010 at the Half Moone Cruise & Conference Center at Nauticus in Norfolk. Please contact if you are interested in attending or presenting at the forum. Click here to view the presentations from the most recent forum.

Upcoming Events

VEDP Orientation - March 2 (Richmond, VA)

Plastics News Executive Forum - March 7-10 (Tampa, FL)

Tennessee/Kentucky Marketing Mission - March 8-12

Group Market Visit to Canada - March 15-19

Global Logistics Forum - March 17-18 (Norfolk, VA)