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“We believe UBED’s collaboration provides tools to help strengthen existing companies and give Virginia a competitive advantage in recruiting companies,” said Ted Settle, Virginia Tech and UBED’s former chair.


Virginia Economic
Development Partnership

901 East Byrd Street
P.O. Box 798
Richmond, VA 23218-0798
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Inquiries:
(804) 545-5700 (Domestic)
(804) 545-5750 (International)
(804) 545-5600 (General)
(804) 545-5805 (Media)


Higher Education Business Resources
More and more, companies seek the benefits of intellectual capital that Virginia's university communities offer. The educational attainment of a workforce, ability to provide an adequate supply of skilled talent, and access to research and technology strengths continue to be deciding factors in many site selection projects.

Virginia’s University-Based Economic Development (UBED) group provides a point of contact for every public institution to provide businesses with easy access to public college and university resources. UBED's involvement in the Commonwealth’s economic development efforts ensures a direct collaboration between the university, businesses, non-profit organizations, and government.

Please follow the links below to learn more about Virginia’s higher education institutions:

  • Public Colleges and Universities


  • Community Colleges


  • Private Colleges