- December 23, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia was recently named the state of the year for Overall Business Climate, Governor Northam announced on Tuesday.
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“I am proud of the work our administration has done to develop the strongest business-friendly environment in the nation,” said Governor Northam. “During my term, we’ve attracted more than $80 billion in economic investment, creating more than 100,000 jobs—a record for any Virginia governor. Virginia has set a new standard for all other states. Companies want to invest here and create jobs here because of our welcoming environment, commitment to developing our workforce, and our existing infrastructure.”
The ranking, from Business Facilities magazine, comes six months after CNBC named Virginia the “Top State for Business.”
Officials with the magazine say “Virginia finished first in the Best Overall Business…
