Former Secretary of Commerce & Trade, Commonwealth of VA. Entrepreneur, Business builder, Wife @phillipmerrick, Mom, sailor, diver.
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30 Oct 2021
icymi: The webMethods legacy continues! These 10 startups changed Greater Washington bizjournals.com/washington/n… via @WBJonline
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Since day one, we have made it a priority to improve government efficiency for Virginians.
We’ve got the results to prove it: 50,000 regulatory requirements streamlined with $1.2 billion in savings for Virginians!
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Happy 249th birthday to our @USNavy! We are proud that more than 85,000 active duty & Navy Reserve service members & more than 43,000 civilian workers & their families are stationed in the Commonwealth. Thank you for answering the call to service. governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
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10 Oct 2024
Great news! Part of the Blue Ridge Parkway will be back open just in time for peak foliage, helping boost our communities and small businesses after Hurricane Helene.
Come enjoy the beauty of Virginia’s Blue Ridge!🍂🍁
10 Oct 2024
Nearly 200 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia is set to reopen Friday!
Story: 12onyourside.com/2024/10/10/…
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It’s such an honor to have @CNBC recognize what we’ve been working on for two and a half years and now our great Commonwealth has been named America’s Top State for Business. governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
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Today Virginia’s Federal Emergency Declaration was approved as we begin the recovery process from #Helene. We will remain continually engaged to help Virginians get the support and help that they need in the aftermath of this powerful storm.
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14 Jul 2024
Like a gold rush for a piece of the rapidly growing business of space, companies across sectors are building momentum in Fairfax, Virginia. partners.wsj.com/fairfax-cou… via @FairfaxEDA
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Virginia is America’s Top State for Business in 2024, with the nation’s best schools and solid infrastructure cnbc.com/2024/07/11/virginia…
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9 Jul 2024
Parents, educators, those who care about children & learning will appreciate this!
We’re establishing cell phone-free education in schools benefiting students, parents and educators across Virginia. This essential action will promote a healthier educational environment where every child is free to learn. governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
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Virginia is for lovers of summer! There are many great outdoor activities in the Commonwealth from boating in the Chesapeake Bay to hiking in the Appalachian Mountains to enjoying our beautiful beaches. Discover unique places to visit today: virginia.org/places-to-visit
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On this #MemorialDay we thank our Gold Star Families for reflecting the light of our extraordinary heroes who died in service to our country. Not a day goes by that we don’t feel the weight of the 12,000 Virginia heroes who we lost in conflicts throughout the world.
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1 May 2024
Thank you @Topsoe for choosing Virginia! And for hosting our celebration at your HQ today. Exceptional & innovative team.
Virginia’s robust workforce, strategic location, and top business climate provide the necessary tools for Topsoe to continue to grow as a leader in the clean energy industry. Welcome to Virginia! governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
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Virginia’s robust workforce, strategic location, and top business climate provide the necessary tools for Topsoe to continue to grow as a leader in the clean energy industry. Welcome to Virginia! governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
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Virginians: our common ground budget proposal invests in collective priorities, including a $21.3B record investment in K-12 education with 3% teacher raises each year, $3.2 billion in new spending on Health Resources & investments in regional priorities across the Commonwealth.
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12 Apr 2024
Our #VirginiaEnergy team had an incredible time hosting students from Virginia Tech School of Architecture at the Virginia Point Surface Mine! Special shoutout to the VT Daily Doodler for capturing the magic of our tour with their amazing artwork.
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5 Apr 2024
VSBFA announces Virginia to receive $4.1 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative funding. Read the full release here: sbsd.virginia.gov/2024/03/vs…
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3 Apr 2024
Government and energy industry leaders are exploring small modular reactors to meet growing energy needs. These reactors offer increased flexibility and require less land but still produce enough power. Learn more here: ow.ly/woLL50PB0eH #VirginiaEnergy
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20 Mar 2024
Today is International Data Center Day, and Virginia is proud to host the largest data center market in the world for the fourth consecutive year, according to a recent report by JLL. businessfacilities.com/data-…
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18 Mar 2024
#ICYMI: CoStar Group announced plans to relocate their global headquarters to Arlington County. The world's largest real estate data company is no stranger to the Commonwealth, and Virginia's world-class talent is why leaders continue to reinvest here. siteselection.com/onlineInsi…
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12 Mar 2024
SBSD had the pleasure of hosting the "Grow Your Sales" conference, where buyers and sellers had the opportunity to connect, while learning more about responding to solicitations, developing an elevator pitch, and effectively networking.
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