By law, the new governor must produce a statewide economic development plan in her first year. But in today’s environment, the traditional 12-month, top-down report is too slow and too disconnected from the realities of Virginia’s diverse regions.
Liz Povar
Liz Povar is a former senior executive with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, past chair of Virginia Ed Strategies, and past president of the Virginia Economic Developers Association.

