BLUEPRINT

A Business Plan for the Commonwealth Dear Community and Business Leaders: NOVEMBER 20, 2013

In Virginia, we’ve long been blessed by a strong economy and have regularly been recognized as the best state for business. While we have much to be thankful for, there are still issues that need further consideration as we continue to compete in an increasingly global economy. There are areas of the Commonwealth that are not enjoying the level of prosperity experienced by others. We must remain vigilant in our efforts to foster statewide economic development in order to maintain our ranking as the best state for business.

We are pleased to share with you the executive summary for Blueprint Virginia: A Business Plan for the Commonwealth. Blueprint Virginia is a comprehensive initiative to provide business leadership, direction and long-range economic development planning for Virginia. During the past twelve months, the Blueprint process engaged business and community leaders from around the state through grassroots involvement to determine top priorities for strengthening Virginia’s economic competitiveness. Regional briefings were held in more than 30 communities where hundreds of Virginia citizens voted on priority issues for their region and the state. We collaborated with more than 300 organizations and over 7,000 participants to develop “A Business Plan for the Commonwealth” that provides our elected officials and private sector leaders with a roadmap for economic competitiveness.

We would like to express our deep gratitude to the many organizations and individuals who contributed their leadership, insights and support to Blueprint Virginia. It has been our honor to provide leadership throughout the Blueprint Virginia planning process. We believe this economic development strategy will help strengthen Virginia’s economic competiveness, grow our economy and ensure our future prosperity. We look forward to working with our stakeholders, statewide elected officials and the General Assembly to implement the goals and recommendations outlined in the Blueprint . Working together, we can help bring prosperity to all Virginians and maintain our ranking as the best state for business.

Sincerely,

Paul Koonce, CEO, Barry DuVal, President & CEO Dominion Virginia Power Virginia Chamber of Commerce Chairman, Blueprint Virginia Table of Contents

4 By The Numbers 10 Business Climate & 18 Environment Economic Development 5 Regional Briefings & 20 Military & Veterans Affairs Industry Council Meetings 12 Transportation 21 Stakeholders 6 Leadership 14 Health Care 23 Strategic Partner 8 Education 15 Technology, Innovation & Virginia Chamber & Startups Board of Directors 9 Workforce 16 Energy 24 Blueprint Sponsors

17 Manufacturing By the Numbers

BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA NEARLY ENGAGED MORE THAN 600 7,000 BUSINESS & COMMUNITY BUSINESS & NEARLY REGIONAL LEADERS MORE THAN COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS WERE SIGNED UP AS LEADERS HOSTED IN STAKEHOLDERS 700 FROM AROUND THE MORE THAN TO ENDORSE THE 2,500 STATE TO DETERMINE BUSINESS & BLUEPRINT PROCESS INDIVIDUALS TOP PRIORITIES FOR OR PARTICIPATE AS PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING COMMITTEE MEMBERS INDUSTRY COUNCIL LEADERS VIRGINIA’S ECONOMIC AND HUNDREDS MEETINGS TO ESTABLISH COMPETITIVENESS. 30 FROM AROUND THE COMMUNITIES JOINED A SERIES OF BASELINE ASSESSMENTS STATE ATTENDED WEB CONFERENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THE BLUEPRINT ACROSS THE TO SHARE INPUT FOR GROWTH IN KEY VIRGINIA ROLL-OUT IN COMMONWEALTH AND NARROW SECTORS. NOVEMBER, 2012. WHERE HUNDREDS RECOMMENDATIONS. VOTED ON PRIORITY ISSUES FOR THEIR REGION AND THE STATE.

4 BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Regional Blueprint Events:

February 4, 2013 Leadership Arlington Blueprint Presentation February 6, 2013 Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Presentation February 7, 2013 Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber Annual Outlook February 20, 2013 Virginia Economic Development Partnership Statewide Webinar February 28, 2013 Innsbrook Rotary Blueprint Presentation March 6, 2013 Coliseum Central Annual Meeting in Hampton March 13, 2013 Lynchburg Regional Chamber Annual Meeting March 21, 2013 VA Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Summit March 28, 2013 Charlottesville Regional Chamber Commonwealth Breakfast April 12, 2013 Southern Virginia STEM Summit April 23, 2013 Fredericksburg Regional Council Blueprint Event April 23, 2013 Northern Virginia: Leadership Arlington Blueprint Presentation May 1, 2013 Northern Virginia Economic Forum for Blueprint Virginia May 9, 2013 Culpeper Chamber of Commerce & Blueprint Virginia May 15, 2013 Lynchburg Regional Council Blueprint Event May 16, 2013 Virginia Community College System Blueprint Briefing May 21, 2013 Greater Williamsburg /VA Peninsula Chamber Event May 29, 2013 Buchanan Chamber of Commerce Blueprint Event May 30, 2013 Roanoke Regional Chamber Economic Summit June 10, 2013 Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce Blueprint Event June 19, 2013 Staunton Economic Development Business Breakfast June 19, 2013 Roanoke-Blacksburg Innovation Network/ VA Tech Event June 21, 2013 Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce Event June 22, 2013 Senator Warner’s Leadership Summit July 15, 2013 Northern Neck Blueprint Economic Forum July 17, 2013 Virginia Workforce Council Presentation July 25, 2013 Virginia Planning District Commissions Conference August 15, 2013 Virginia Economic Developers Association Meeting September 3, 2013 South Hill Chamber of Commerce Luncheon September 4, 2013 Virginia Workforce Investment Board Meeting September 11, 2013 Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Blueprint Briefing October 2, 2013 Crater PDC with the Civilian Military Council at Fort Lee Industry Council Meetings:

May 20, 2013 Energy Industry Council Meeting #1 May 28, 2013 Military & Veterans Affairs Industry Council Meeting May 30, 2013 Energy Industry Council Meeting #2 June 21, 2013 Healthcare Industry Council Meeting #1 June 24, 2013 Technology, Innovation & Startups Council #1 July 10, 2013 Technology, Innovation & Startups Council #2 July 17, 2013 Business Climate & Economic Development & Education and Workforce Industry Councils Meeting July 22, 2013 Transportation Industry Council Meeting August 1, 2013 Manufacturing Industry Council Meeting August 12, 2013 Healthcare Industry Council Meeting #2 August 27, 2013 Environment Industry Council Meeting BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY September 20, 2013 Business Climate & Economic Development Meeting #2 5 Leadership

CHAIRMAN Tony Moraco, SAIC, President, Robert Cramer, Norfolk Southern Lynn McCashin, Garden Club of Virginia Intelligence, Surveillance & Corporation Robert McClintock, Virginia Economic Paul Koonce, Reconnaissance Group Janice Crawford, AREVA, Inc. Development Partnership Dominion Virginia Power, CEO Mike Petters, Huntington Ingalls Elizabeth Creamer, Office of the Robin Morrison, Virginia Downtown Industries, President & CEO Governor Robert F. McDonnell Development Association STEERING COMMITTEE John Pullen, Luck Companies, Chief Robert Crum, Richmond Regional Neal Noyes, Virginia Tobacco Nancy Howell Agee, Carilion Clinic, Growth Officer Planning District Commission Commission President & CEO Jim Reinhart, QTS, COO – Development Tom DeWitt, SNVC Jim Oliver, Hampton Roads Center for Frank B. Atkinson, McGuireWoods and Operations Jim Dinegar, Greater Board Civic Engagement Consulting, Chairman Linwood Rose, University, of Trade Douglas Palais, Park Palais Attorneys G. William Beale, Union First Market President Emeritus Craig A.A. Dixon, Smithfield Foods, Inc. Tom Palmer, Wells Fargo Bank, CEO Tom Schievelbein, Brink’s, Inc., President Glenn Dubois, Virginia’s Community Dan Pleasant, Dewberry Mike Daniels, LMI, Chairman & CEO College System Liz Povar, Virginia Economic Ben Davenport, Jr., First Piedmont Eric Sisco, APM Terminals, President Jack Ezzell, Norfolk State, Zel Development Partnership Corporation, Chairman Jim Ukrop, New Richmond Ventures, Technologies Robert Riley, Williams Mullen Heyward Donigan, ValueOptions, Principal Dwight Farmer, Hampton Roads Planning Clayton Roberts, Virginia Free President & CEO Alan Witt, PB Mares, CEO District Commission Kim Scheeler, Greater Richmond Carly Fiorina, Hewlett Packard, Retired Dubby Wynne, Landmark Dr. Stephen Fuller, Center for Regional Chamber of Commerce Chairman Communications Inc., Retired Analysis at University Dick Schreiber, Williamsburg Chamber of Heywood Fralin, Medical Facilities of President & CEO Robert Harbour, CenterPoint Properties Commerce America, Chairman Barrett Hardiman, Luck Companies C. Grigsby Scifres, Williams Mullen Tom Frantz, Williams Mullen, CEO ADVISORY COUNCIL Eva Hardy, Dominion Resources William C. Shelton, Department of Steve Fredrickson, Portfolio Recovery Woodrow Harris, VAPDC Housing & Community Development Associates, Inc., President & CEO Jeff Allende, Lineage Logistics John Harvey, Retired Admiral Robert Skunda, Virginia Biotechnology Bobbie Kilberg, Northern Virginia Jennifer Aument, Transurban of the U.S. Navy Research Park Technology Council, President & CEO Patrick Barker, Winchester-Frederick Susan Horne, LEAD VA Douglas L. Smith, Kaufman & Canoles Burke King, Anthem, President County Economic Development Todd House, Micron Consulting John Luke, Jr., MeadWestvaco Craig Bell, McGuireWoods LLP David Hudgins, Old Dominion Electric Myra Smith, Leadership Metro Institute Corporation, Chairman & CEO Peter Blake, SCHEV Cooperative Raymond Smoot, Jr., Virginia Tech Tonya Mallory, HDL, Inc., President & CEO Beth Bortz, Virginia Center for Health Peter Jobse, Center for Innovative Foundation, Inc. Gary McCollum, Cox Communications, Innovation Technology Robert Stolle, Center for Innovative SVP & General Manager Preston Bryant, McGuireWoods Jack Kennedy, Consultant Technology Tim McManus, CJW Medical Center, CEO Consulting Hugh Keogh, LEAD VA Bob Stroh, Virginia Downtown Wick Moorman, Norfolk Southern Chris Caldwell, DuPont Mark Kilduff, Consultant Development Association Corporation, President & CEO Whittington Clement, Hunton & Williams Mike Kuhns, Virginia Peninsula Chamber Wayne Strickland, Roanoke Valley- of Commerce Alleghany Regional Commission Josh Levi, Northern Virginia Technology Dr. Robert G. Templin, Jr., Northern Council Virginia Community College 6 BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Chris Lloyd, McGuireWoods Consulting Mike Thompson, Karen Clark, Augusta Health Chamber of Commerce David Schwengel, Northern Virginia Institute for Public Policy Jean Clary, South Hill Chamber of H. Lee Kirk, Jr., Culpeper Regional Regional Commission James Thornton, Huntington Ingalls Commerce Hospital Mike Shareck, MacMillian Publishing Industries Patricia Cluss, University of Virginia David Kleppinger, Alleghany Highlands Myra Smith, Leadership Metro Richmond Michael Toalson, Home Builders Leigh Cockram, Southern Virginia Economic Development Corporation Randy Smith, McKee Foods Association Regional Alliance Janet Laughlin, Averett University Rucker Snead, Hampden-SydneyCollege Dennis Treacy, Smithfield Foods, Inc. Jim Corcoran, Fairfax County Chamber of Chris Lee, Lee Construction Susan Spears, Fredericksburg Regional Dietra Trent, Office of Senator Mark R. Commerce Bob Leveque, RR Donnelley Chamber of Commerce Warner Bryan David, Region 2000 Frank Malone, South Hill Chamber of Wayne Strickland, Roanoke Valley- Brett Vassey, Virginia Manufacturers Rich Doud, Arlington Chamber of Commerce Alleghany Regional Commission Association Commerce Susan Martin, Bedford County Chamber Robin Sullenberger, Shenandoah Valley Bruce Whitehurst, Virginia Bankers Elizabeth Doughty, Roanoke Regional of Commerce Partnership Association Partnership Mike Maxey, Roanoke College Barbara Swisher, Holiday Inn Greg Wingfield, Greater Richmond Dr. John Downey, Blue Ridge Community Sheri McGuire, Longwood University Frank Tamberrino, Harrisonburg- Partnership College Gail Moody, Southside Planning District Rockingham Chamber Dr. Kay Dunkley, VA Tech Roanoke Center Commission Lisa Tharpe, Farmville Area Chamber of REGIONAL COUNCILS Mary Jane Elkins, Southside Virginia Barry Moore, Liberty University Commerce Community College Laurie Moran, Danville-Pittsylvania Emmett Toms, Dominion Virginia Power Jonathan Alger, James Madison Patty Eller, Altavista Economic Chamber of Commerce My Lan Tran, Virginia Asian Chamber of University Development Fred Morgan, Greater Augusta Commerce Gene Bailey, Fredericksburg Regional Betsy Frantz, Leadership Arlington Association of Realtors Jeffrey Walker, Rappahannock-Rapidan Alliance Dr. Frank Friedman, Piedmont Virginia Kerry Mossler, Centra Health Regional Commission Tom Bishop, Patrick County Chamber of Community College Dan Naff, Botetourt County Chamber of Lacy Ward, Moton Museum Commerce Vicki Gardner, Smith Mountain Lake Commerce Tim Ware, Regional Frank Bossio, Culpeper County Regional Chamber of Commerce Toan Nguyn, Charlottesville Coffee Commission Administrator Mark Gibb, Northern Virginia Regional Steve Owen, Staunton City Manager Joyce Waugh, Roanoke Regional Dr. Jennifer Braaten, Ferrum College Commission Catherine Peck, Commonwealth Regional Chamber of Commerce Jon Bright, The Spectacle Shop Dr. Angeline Godwin, Council Amanda Witt, Martinsville-Henry County Julie Brown, Dan River Region Community College Leonard Pittman, Union First Market Chamber of Commerce Collaborative Nancy Oliver Gray, Hollins University Bank Michel Zajur, The Virginia Hispanic Aaron Burdick, West Piedmont Planning Rex Hammond, Lynchburg Regional Nancy Pool, Halifax County Chamber of Chamber of Commerce District Commission Chamber of Commerce Commerce Dr. John S. Capps, Central Virginia Linda Hershey, Greater Augusta Chamber Roger Porter, VEDP International Trade PLANNING COMMITTEE Community College of Commerce Dr. B. Carlyle Ramsey, Danville Helen Cauthen, Thomas Jefferson Mary Hickman, Commonwealth Regional Community College Barry E. DuVal, Virginia Chamber of Partnership for Economic Development Commission Dr. Jorge Ribas, Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Commerce Dr. John Cavan, Southside Virginia Tony Howard, Loudoun County Chamber Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Jane Kusiak, Council on Virginia’s Future Community College of Commerce Bonnie Riedesel, Central Shenandoah William Murray, Dominion Virginia Power Jim Charapich, Culpeper County Ashlie Howell, Farm Credit of Virginia PDC Kim McKay, Council on Virginia’s Future Chamber of Commerce Timothy Hulbert, Charlottesville Chamber David A. Sam, Germanna Community Cyndi Miracle, Virginia Chamber of Angie Chewning-Lewis, Vinton Chamber of Commerce College Commerce of Commerce Richard Hurley, University of Mary Dr. Robert Sandel, Virginia Western Mark Barrett, Virginia Chamber of Rob Clapper, The Prince William Washington Community College Commerce Chamber of Commerce Patrick Janes, Staunton Nissan & Subaru Debbie Kavitz, Salem-Roanoke County BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 7 GOAL: Build on our nationally ranked education system to develop Education the world’s best workforce for the 21st century

INDUSTRY COUNCIL CHAIR: MIKE DANIELS CHAIRMAN OF LMI

System-level Reform Early Childhood K-12 Education Post-Secondary/ Education Higher Education • Invest in STEM-H education as an • Celebrate our current success in K-12 important issue to the business community • Improve access to high quality early reform and accountability while recognizing • Build on one of state government’s core at all levels of education (at least half of well childhood education--a key determinant the imperative for further improvement assets--the Virginia Community College paying “STEM jobs” do not require a four of both school readiness and third grade to maintain our competitive advantage System– as a critical gateway to both post- year degree) while providing well-rounded reading attainment. nationally and improve our standing globally. secondary education and the workforce for education including needed “soft skills.” high school graduates and mid-career adults. • Address the fragmentation and gaps that • Develop additional linkages between K-12 • Establish a goal of developing a globally exist in our current public policy approach accountability measures and long-term post- • Acknowledge funding and affordability best-in-class system, not just a nationally to early learning. secondary and workplace success. challenges as well as the need to adapt to competitive one. potential technological innovations in the • Improve the flexibility of existing state • Build on our best in the nation STEM-H higher education instructional and business • Question basic assumptions about our funding for at-risk preschoolers (the education program (as recognized by the U.S. model. education system, from calendars to Virginia Preschool Initiative) to allow it to Chamber of Commerce) to achieve global compensation, to determine if they still be more fully used at the local level. best-in-class status. • Support the Virginia Business Higher make sense in the 21st century. Education Council’s Grow By Degrees • Identify opportunities for public/private • Forge partnership between the business coalition’s objectives, including its “College, • Strengthen the linkages between the partnerships to promote community-wide community and K-12 schools. STEM-H Knowledge and Jobs” policy agenda and classroom and the workplace at all levels, access to high quality early learning. education, career readiness, reimagining sustained implementation of the “Top Jobs” with efforts by both the public and private middle school, and mentoring students are key • Implement appropriate models from the Act of 2011. sectors. opportunities for the business community. private sector, such as pay for performance, • Prioritize the “Top Jobs” components with the • Reinvent our linear model of education to in publicly funded child care and early • Promote financial education so all students most business salience — increased STEM-H recognize that in the 21st century economy learning. obtain basic economic and financial skills and education and career readiness, including workers will need to re-enter our education support initiatives for teacher training in this industry certification and licensure for high- system throughout their career. area. demand, high-skilled jobs.

8 GOAL: Create a more robust workforce to meet the needs Workforce of a growing and diverse business community INDUSTRY COUNCIL CHAIR: MIKE DANIELS CHAIRMAN OF LMI

• Recognize that a highly talented and educated workforce is the lynchpin of maintaining and elevating Virginia’s economic competitiveness; • Strengthen the private sector voice in state level workforce efforts (New Virginia Workforce Industry Council).; • Recognize that Virginia will need 2 million new workers to support the state’s economic growth over the next ten years; • Strengthen Virginia’s approach to workforce development at the state level and within regions; • Elevate Virginia’s workforce system brand so that it is nationally recognized among businesses; • Invest in Virginia’s Community College System

Data & Dissemination Public-Private Partnerships Targeted Sectors & Regional Solutions Populations • Articulate and disseminate information on • Establish a private sector led, Virginia • Support the development of business- workforce that catalyzes a dialogue on the Workforce Industry Board to provide input • Encourage adequate funding for state driven regional workforce solutions that future of Virginia’s workforce at the state to state workforce leaders on the needs of the of the art equipment and training meet the needs of a key regional industry level and within our regions (i.e. State of the business community. to address new areas and advanced over a sustained period of time, particularly Workforce). technologies (i.e. robotics) for high- for “mid-skill” workers. • Promote innovative public-private demand fields such as advanced • Strengthen our platforms for workforce partnerships for workforce training, especially • Go beyond a general emphasis of manufacturing, data analytics, related data, such as Labor Market in the area of STEM and encourage replication STEM education and encourage a deep bioscience, and information technology. Information. (i.e. SySTEMic Solutions). understanding of STEM opportunities that • Strengthen vocational training align with regional needs. • Continue to use approaches that provide • Collaborate with businesses that have robust opportunities including apprenticeships. students with information on future careers in-house training programs to source the non- • Encourage regional leadership to develop (i.e. Virginia Education Wizard, Academic proprietary elements of these programs. • Emphasize industry certifications and workforce solutions that actively engage the and Career Plans, and Career Coaches). credentials as a pathway for opportunity private sector in meeting regional gaps by • Support the development of public-private beyond a four-year degree. redesigning curricula, redirecting resources, technical training centers for high-demand and realigning programs (i.e. nuclear fields (i.e. Advanced Manufacturing • Support workforce development efforts engineering in Lynchburg and maritime Apprenticeship Academy). targeted to Veterans (i.e. Virginia Values training in Hampton Roads). Veterans, Military2Manufacturing, and • Continue to promote internships tied to expediting training for high-demand • Continue to emphasize collaboration careers for the K-12 student population fields). across state agencies in providing technical with a particular emphasis on STEM-H. assistance and expertise to regional • Utilize the expertise of the private sector in partnerships. redesigning curricula and developing training programs for both technical and “soft skills” education. BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 9 Business Climate & GOAL: Strengthen and expand Virginia’s economy to Economic Development maintain Virginia’s rank as the best state for business. INDUSTRY COUNCIL CHAIRS: TOM PALMER REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL BANKING FOR WELLS FARGO BANK

Incentives International Taxes Federal Small Business

• Preserve Virginia’s incentive • Continue to market Virginia as • Support a comprehensive study of • Protect Virginia in future BRAC • Promote the integration of small programs. a great place for international Virginia’s tax structure. rounds through the work of business in statewide economic companies to locate. the Governor’s Commission on planning efforts. • Continue to use incentives in a • Support changes that will Military Installations and Defense responsible manner. • Continue to develop trade modernize Virginia’s tax structure. • Support the development Activities and future commissions. opportunities for Virginia goods of business incubators and • Support new incentives that and services. • Promote the private sector’s additional resources. demonstrate their effectiveness capabilities in federal contracting and help Virginia target future • Continue to support • Encourage more small business and procurement matters. growth industries while protecting transportation infrastructure development financing, venture existing businesses. investments that will strengthen capital formation and tax international trade (ports, incentives. • Support continued investment airports, rail and roads). and incentives that spur economic • Strengthen access to Virginia’s development in rural Virginia. current incentive programs for small business.

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Tourism Workforce Industry Sectors Pro-Business Policies

• Endorse Virginia Tourism Corporation’s • Tailor workforce programs to meet the • Cultivate a strong environment for research Maintain Virginia’s pro-business “DRIVE Tourism” plan. needs of corporate partners. and development and new company policies like: formation. • Continue to support VTC’s efforts to • Support efforts, such as immigration • The Commonwealth’s right-to-work laws. maintain and expand domestic and reform, to retain and attract the most • Support innovation hubs around • An equitable and fair legal system. international travel market and motion talented workers. concentrated areas of activity to grow new picture production. companies. • Unemployment and workers’ • Streamline and improve the effectiveness of compensation systems that balance the • Promote distinctive visitor experiences Virginia’s workforce training programs. • Replicate CCAM and CCALS approach for needs of employees and employers. through connectivity and authenticity. other industries. • Economic development and workforce • Minimize burdensome regulations and • Strengthen programs that support tourism development organizations should align on • Expand opportunities in agriculture and promote efficient regulatory oversight. product development and infrastructure. ensuring that good jobs come to Virginia forestry. and the state has the highly educated • Strong communities and a robust workforce to fill those jobs. housing market.

BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 11 GOAL: Continue to develop a safe and efficient transportation system that effectively moves people and goods through the Commonwealth and Transportation fosters growth and development for a competitive economy. INDUSTRY COUNCIL CHAIR: WHITT CLEMENT PARTNER, HEAD OF VIRGINIA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TEAM, AT HUNTON & WILLIAMS

Efficient and Effective Maximize the Value of Maintain and Continue Tradition of Implementation of 2013 Virginia’s Transportation Strengthen an “All of Innovation Even in an Era Legislation Crown Jewels the Above” Strategy in of Improved Funding Transportation • Spend the funding provided by the 2013 • Protect and strengthen Virginia’s strategic • Build on past innovations such as the Public legislation in an efficient and effective transportation assets--from Virginia’s ports • Take an “all of the above” strategy Private Transportation Act (PPTA), VDOT manner - the key to both successful to Dulles Airport to our rail network to in transportation, with meaningful reform across several administrations, and implementation of the legislation and any Wallops Flight Facility investments in all modes of transportation. use of HOT lanes and congestion pricing on future discussion of transportation funding the Capitol Beltway. • Identify and address threats to these assets. • Develop transportation policies in needs. coordination with other significant public • Support technology and innovation in • Build on current efforts to maximize the • Advance a transportation policy approach policy priorities, including economic transportation policy. value of these world class assets. that focuses on corridors of regional development and environmental and statewide significance and strategic stewardship. investments that have the greatest impact • When feasible, pursue opportunities to on performance and safety. invest in projects that will enrich the quality • Establish performance-based priorities that of life of Virginians beyond highways, reduce travel times, improve travel speeds aviation, transit and rail such as bike paths and reduce road congestion and delays. and sidewalks.

12 Transportation

Aviation & Highways Ports Rail & Transit Overall Aerospace Competitiveness • Repair deficient pavements. • Improve multimodal facilities • Improve transit in rural areas. • Enhance transportation network throughout the Virginia port • Expand the Port and related • Rehabilitate structurally deficient • Improve freight rail along I-81 to Wallops Island in support of system to handle anticipated intermodal facilities. bridges. corridor including the completion commercial space launches. increase in freight as a result of the of proposed Intermodal Freight • Support Dulles International • Increase highway capacity of I-81 Panama Canal expansion. • Expand partnerships with Center in the greater Roanoke Airport and growth of the in strategic locations. aerospace industry, military & • Promote development of the area. Dulles Corridor. education institutions. • Increase highway capacity of I-64 Commonwealth Connector (State • Invest in higher speed and reliable • Connect higher speed and between Richmond and Hampton Highway 460). • Enhance aviation/aerospace rail service between Washington intercity rail with regional Roads. education to address the short D.C., Richmond, and Hampton transit systems. supply of critical job skills in the • Complete construction of I-73 Roads and between Richmond and • Improve freight mobility. STEM fields. between I-581 in Roanoke & the Raleigh. Border. • Support major military facilities.

• Increase interstate capacity around • Complete unfinished PPTAs. the Washington, D.C. Metro Area.

• Investment in tunnels and bridges in Hampton Roads.

• Protect Route 29 corridor for future improvements.

13 GOAL: Use innovation to transform Virginia’s health care system into a competitive advantage through Health Care improvements in population health, cost, access and quality. INDUSTRY COUNCIL CHAIR: TONYA MALLORY PRESIDENT & CEO OF HDL, INC.

Population Health and Quality, Access, and Cost Health Workforce Innovation Wellness • Implement Medicaid reform and expansion • Solving our growing health workforce • Invest in efforts to drive multi-stakeholder, • Focus on population health as it is among to help reduce cost shifting onto insured challenges will improve the state’s system-level reform, such as the Virginia Virginia’s weakest attributes on Virginia patients and employers for the cost of competitiveness and strengthen our health Center for Health Innovation’s Health Performs, ranking middle of the pack in treating the uninsured. care system. Innovation Plan. This is important for most indicators. promoting long-term improvement in our • Focus on improving the value of care — • Address the need for additional clinical health care system. • Use population health improvements as a defined as quality and cost. training slots - the key challenge to address key lever in cost containment and a driver short and long-term needs. • Replicate best practice innovations within • Use payment reform as a key lever to improve for savings. Virginia’s existing health care system. value for both public and private payers. • Develop more team-based models of care • Invest in data analytics to take advantage to accommodate the needs of a population • Recognize innovation as an important • Empower health care consumers and/or of Virginia’s emerging data infrastructure that is both growing and aging. component in transforming our state’s their responsible decision -makers with (HIE and APCD). This is necessary to health care system into a competitive information to enable appropriate and cost- • Integrate returning veterans into the health ensure transparency, engage consumers, advantage for Virginia. effective care decisions in partnership with workforce — a key opportunity to both cost-effective care, and accountability. their providers. strengthen and diversify it. • Encourage employer led health care • Invest in prevention and pursue high-value coalitions on a regional basis. • Support expanded access to care as a means treatment of chronic disease, behavioral for controlling costs and improving quality, health, and special needs populations. recognizing that the hospital emergency room • Promote public policy and private efforts to is the least appropriate and most expensive improve individual wellness and population place to provide routine access to care. health, including but not limited to • Strengthen the individual and small group managed care for public health program insurance market through public and participants, employee wellness efforts, or private innovation. community health efforts.

14 BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Technology, Innovation GOAL: Ensure that Virginia remains & Startups a leader in technology, innovation and startups. INDUSTRY COUNCIL CHAIRS : BOB STOLLE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS FOR CIT; JOSH LEVI VICE PRESIDENT OF POLICY FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL

Innovation Entrepreneurship Technology STEM Education Commercialization Broadband Funding Sectors • Create a stronger • Continue to encourage • Strengthen the • Continue to invest in • Identify and encourage environment for • Continue to use the R&T experiential STEM Commonwealth’s efforts to expanding broadband adequate funding and entrepreneurship (outreach Strategic Roadmap for opportunities for students, commercialize university coverage and planning tax policy: Center for on available resources, investment in priority such as the CSIIP. intellectual property and efforts. Innovative Technology GAP teaching entrepreneurship sectors. support federal facilities IP • Continue to explore policies • Promote cooperation and Funds; Angel Investment in the schools, and statewide transfer initiatives. to recruit and retain STEM coordination through Tax Credit; capital gains tax recognition). teachers. public-private partnerships exemption; Commonwealth • Enhance Virginia’s Business to expand broadband Research Commercialization • Continue to emphasize One-Stop portal. services and lower Fund; R&D Tax Credit. STEM degree attainment. deployment costs in areas • Promote the creation of where broadband expansion regional private investment is not economically feasible. funds.

• Support the creation of industry-specific accelerators.

15 GOAL: Create a balanced, sustainable energy policy that supports economic development and job growth while meeting the Energy growing needs of our population and business community. INDUSTRY COUNCIL CHAIR: PRESTON BRYANT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING

“All of the Above” Infrastructure Investment Energy Reliability Efficiency & Education Strategy Job Creation • Encourage continued fuel diversity • Support investments in grid reliability • Leverage private-sector investments for • Shape public policies to take advantage of through traditional and alternative energy and security to promote the most reliable energy-efficiency improvements in state- the dramatic increases in domestic energy investments in new sources of power possible service. owned buildings. supply. generation, including but not limited to • Promote energy infrastructure planning to • Bring new energy-efficiency technologies to natural gas, coal, nuclear, biomass, solar, • Support the full range of energy make the state’s energy supply resilient and market through incentives. and wind. resources in Virginia to promote stable secure. • Strengthen consumer education and rates, economic development, energy • Identify highest potential opportunities • Encourage energy policy that accounts for technical support for energy efficiency. independence, and environmental for gas infrastructure investment to spur the increased risk of energy disruption. protection. economic development. • Provide understandable, useable • Emphasize the importance of infrastructure information to energy consumers directly at • Focus on energy investment opportunities • Better position Virginia’s offshore wind investments to energy regulators and the consumer and retail level. that promote jobs, capital investment, and industry through investments in data companies. economic development. technology, port capacity, and other • Localize Virginia’s energy education efforts. opportunities to increase the supply chain • Build on Virginia’s affordable energy prices potential of offshore wind. and reliable energy supply as a competitive advantage in recruiting business to the Commonwealth.

16 BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY GOAL: Strengthen Virginia’s business climate and public policies to enhance the growth of advanced Manufacturing manufacturing throughout the Commonwealth INDUSTRY COUNCIL CHAIRS: CHRIS CALDWELL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER — SOUTHEAST REGION FOR DUPONT; BRETT VASSEY PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE VIRGINIA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Taxes Regulation Economic Development Energy

• Support policies that will • Emphasize a reduction in regulatory • Strengthen economic development • Encourage diversity in the Commonwealth’s lower the effective tax rate for barriers and costs. incentives for job creation and retention. energy portfolio to maintain low cost manufacturers. energy. • Support adequate funding for • Support an assessment to determine what environmental regulatory agencies. agency should manage the Virginia Jobs Investment Program. • Encourage adequate general fund investments in wastewater and water • Strengthen export assistance to small and treatment facilities. medium manufacturers.

BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 17 GOAL: Protect, conserve and develop our natural, historic and recreational resources through business Environment initiatives and sustainable solutions. INDUSTRY COUNCIL CHAIR: DENNIS TREACY EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER FOR SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

Water Land Air Climate

• Continue progress in restoring the • Continue to partner with federal military • Continue to strike a balance between • Support adaptation planning for the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia rivers and bases to conserve lands around base economic growth and air quality for potential effects of changing weather streams. perimeters to avoid land use conflicts. Virginia’s citizens. patterns and natural disasters with state assistance. • Maintain efforts to identify sources of water • Encourage adequate funding for state impairments and implement cleanup plans. Brownfields programs.

• Continue the implementation of • Continue to preserve lands through Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Phase II, Water approaches such as tax credits, grants, and Implementation Plan occasional bond issuances.

• Promote coordinated public-private approaches to developing and implementing modern stormwater practices and technologies.

• Continue to encourage wise stewardship of water resources and supplies.

• Invest in agriculture stewardship practices and local government stormwater infrastructure needs.

18 BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Environment

Sustainability Government Recreation

• Encourage sustainable business practices through • Support adequate resources for Virginia’s environmental • Support the protection of parks, trails, boat landings, and approaches, such as: environmental management systems; regulatory agencies. other water access points. reuse and recycling programs; green buildings; reporting • Continue to manage environmental programs in a • Encourage “multiple use” spaces for recreation. and disclosure; and, goal setting. responsible manner and focus on issues that can be • Support strong game and wildlife management programs controlled by Virginia. in Virginia. • Promote a balance between appropriate government oversight and permitting with economic expansion and commerce.

BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 19 GOAL: Preserve Virginia’s military assets and support veterans and their families through Stakeholders Military & Veterans Affairs increased educational and job opportunities. INDUSTRY COUNCIL CHAIR: ADMIRAL (RET.) JOHN C. HARVEY CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS & DEFENSE ACTIVITIES

Preserve Virginia-based Support Military Families Integrate Veterans Into Prepare for the Military Assets the Economy Challenges Ahead • Partner with state government to examine • Leverage our proven record as the best host the full range of opportunities to support • Recognize the many advantages that well- • Continue the Governor’s Commission on state for preservation of military assets in military families in education, health and trained, well-disciplined, highly motivated Military Installations and Defense Activities an era of defense cutbacks. human services, and in the workplace. veterans bring to the civilian workforce. in an appropriate form during the next administration. • Continue progress made since the last • Review long-standing positions of the • Make a business-community wide round of BRAC in reducing threats. business community and state government commitment to helping veterans transition • Partner with host communities to prepare to consider if they make sense in the context into the civilian economy as the military for future base closure and related • Implement recommendations from the of a military drawdown and the stresses drawdown is implemented. (i.e. Virginia efforts at the federal level to include land Governor’s Commission on Military facing military families as a result of both Values Veterans) preservation where appropriate. Installations and Defense Activities. continued overseas commitments and • Continue to replicate the successful “Troops • Accelerate investments in transportation • Build on the core military assets and seek to federal resource constraints. to Energy” model in other industries infrastructure to support current and future expand their mission and economic impact. in Virginia, such as the current efforts military assets. underway for healthcare.

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Loudoun County We would like to recognize Louisa the organizations and Altavista Area Lynchburg Regional Amherst County Martinsville-Henry County individuals who contributed Appomattox County Montgomery County their leadership, insights and Arlington Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Bedford Area Orange County support to Blueprint Virginia. Botetourt County Patrick County Bristol Petersburg Buchanan County Prince William Charlottesville Regional Roanoke Regional Culpeper County Salem-Roanoke County Danville Pittsylvania South Hill Dulles Regional Smith Mountain Lake Regional Emporia-Greensville Tappahannock-Essex Fairfax County Top of Virginia Regional Farmville Area Virginia Peninsula Fauquier Vinton Franklin-Southampton Area Virginia Asian Fredericksburg Regional Virginia Hispanic Gloucester County Warsaw-Richmond County Greater Augusta Regional York County Greater Reston Greater Richmond ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Greater Springfield ORGANIZATIONS Greater Williamsburg Halifax County Virginia Economic Development Partnership Hampton Roads City of Newport News Economic Development Harrisonburg-Rockingham City of Richmond Economic Development Lancaster by the Bay Greater Richmond Partnership

BLUEPRINT VIRGINIA • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 21 Stakeholders (cont.) Strategic Partner

Fluvanna County Department of Community New River Valley Planning District Commission Virginia Career College Association Development Northern Neck Planning District Commission Virginia Department of Housing and Community Franklin-Southampton Economic Development Northern Virginia Planning District Commission Development Fredericksburg Regional Alliance Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission Virginia Energy Efficiency Council Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance Richmond Regional Commission Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Hampton Roads Partnership Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Virginia Manufacturers Association King George Economic Development Southside Planning District Commission Virginia Petroleum Council Loudoun County Economic Development Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission Virginia Port Authority Mary Washington Center for Economic Development West Piedmont Planning District Commission Virginia Rural Center New River Valley Economic Development Alliance Regional Collaboratives Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance Northern Neck-Chesapeake Bay Regional Partnership Capitol Region Collaborative Virginia Trucking Association Roanoke Regional Partnership Dan River Region Collaborative Virginia Business Council Shenandoah Valley Partnership Virginia Tech Foundation Southern Virginia Regional Alliance INDUSTRY EXPERTS, ASSOCIATIONS Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership Thomas Jefferson Partnership AND NONPROFITS Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy Virginia’s Region 2000 Partnership Virginia Economic Developers Association Greater Washington Board of Trade LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS Washington County Economic Development Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement Northern Virginia Technology Council LEAD VIRGINIA PLANNING COMMISSIONS Commission on Health Care LEAD Hampton Roads Peninsula Council for Workforce Development Leadership Arlington Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions US Small Business Coalition Leadership Charlottesville Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission Virginia Alternative & Renewable Energy Association Leadership Greater Augusta Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission Virginia Association of Health Plans Leadership Fairfax Crater Planning District Commission Virginia Association of REALTORS Leadership Fredericksburg George Washington Regional Commission Virginia Bankers Association Leadership Lynchburg Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Virginia Biotechnology Association Leadership Metro Institute LENOWISCO Planning District Commission Virginia Business Coalition on Health Leadership New River Valley

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Jane Kusiak, Executive Director | Kim McKay, Research and Policy Analyst

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gerald L. Gordon, Fairfax County Economic William Powers, Rolls-Royce North America, Inc. Development Authority Donald L. Ratliff, Alpha Natural Resources Jeff Allende, Lineage Logistics Gary M. Gore, US Trust Robert F. Riley, Williams Mullen Vincent Ammann, Jr., WGL Holdings, Inc. Matthew C. Harris, The Boar’s Head Richard Rose, Barter Theatre Craig D. Bell, McGuireWoods LLP Tony Howard, Loudoun County Chamber of John Rust, Jr., Rust & Rust, PC Gilbert Bland, The GilJoy Group Commerce Jack W. Sanford, Jr., Faulconer Construction Co., Christopher Caldwell, DuPont C. David Hudgins, Old Dominion Electric Inc. 919 East Main Street Colin G. Campbell, Colonial Williamsburg Cooperative Samuel A. Schreiber, Wells Fargo Bank Suite 900 Foundation Suzy Kelly, Jo-Kell, Inc. C. Grigsby Scifres, Williams Mullen Richmond, VA 23219 Timothy J. Clark, Blair Construction, Inc. C. Burke King, Anthem BlueCross and BlueShield Jennifer Siciliano, Inova Health System Whittington W. Clement, Hunton & Williams www.vachamber.com Mark S. Lawrence, Carilion Clinic Eric Sisco, APM Terminals Americas Bob Cramer, Norfolk Southern Corporation Greg Madsen, LewisGale Hospital Alleghany Randy Smith, WSET, Incorporated (804) 644-1607 Clifford A. Cutchins IV, McGuireWoods LLP Tonya Mallory, Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. Todd J. Smith, Huntington Ingalls Industries Michael A. Daniels, LMI Ned Massee, MWV Corporation Raymond D. Smoot, Jr., Virginia Tech Foundation, Ben J. Davenport, Jr., First Piedmont Corporation Gary McCollum, Cox Communications Inc. Linda Decker, The Flory Small Business Center, Matthew McQueen, Northrop Grumman John G. Stallings, SunTrust Bank Inc. Corporation Gary Thomson, CPA, Dixon Hughes Goodman Mark Dempsey, Appalachian Power Company Stacy Mendler, Alion Science & Technology James Thornton, Huntington Ingalls Industries Tom DeWitt, SNVC Charles Meyer, LeClair Ryan PC Dennis H. Treacy, Smithfield Foods, Inc. James W. Dunn, Bon Secours Virginia Health William L. Murray, Dominion Resources Vernon T. Turner, Smithfield Foods, Inc. System Services, Inc. William J. Vakos III, W. J. Vakos Companies William Ermatinger, Huntington Ingalls Industries Toru Nishizawa, Canon Virginia, Inc. W. Bruce Wingo, Norfolk Southern Corporation Kent D. Farmer, Rappahannock Electric Douglas Palais, Park Palais Attorneys Cooperative Thomas C. Palmer, Wells Fargo Bank North Tammy M. Finley, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. America B. Keith Fulton, Verizon Keith A. Porter, United Parcel Service

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