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Virginia Surges Back in Business Rankings | Richmond News
Virginia’s making a major comeback, leaping to third place in CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business — a dramatic rise from last year’s fourth and its lowest since 2018. This year’s surge? All thanks to infrastructure, where Virginia ranks second — a category CNBC now weighs heavily. Last year’s slump was driven by economic headwinds, with Virginia dropping to 23rd from 14th. Back then, critics blamed federal job cuts, while former leaders pointed to private-sector growth as an overlooked strength. Now, the current governor’s spotlight is on smart investments and Virginia’s talent pipeline…
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