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The Board for Accountancy

Serving the Commonwealth by setting standards for those who practice accountancy and licensing Certified Public Accountants. www.boa.virginia.gov

The Department of Business Assistance

Supplying businesses with value-added services such as workforce training, financing, small business development and increased business communication through the industry visitation program. www.dba.virginia.gov

The Department of Housing and Community Development

Improving the quality of communities in Virginia through technical and financial assistance, as well as regulatory oversight. The Department supports the creation and preservation of affordable housing, assures the health and safety of Virginia's buildings and works to enhance the vitality of the Commonwealth's communities. www.dhcd.virginia.gov

The Department of Labor and Industry

Making Virginia a better place to work and conduct business through the promotion of safety and health in the workplace, establishment of best employment practices, and encouraging job skill training through registered apprenticeship. www.doli.virginia.gov

The Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy

Enhancing the development and conservation of energy and mineral resources in a safe and environmentally sound manner to support a more productive economy. www.dmme.virginia.gov

The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Serving and protecting the citizens of the Commonwealth by administering and enforcing those laws and regulations necessary for their health, safety, and welfare. www.dpor.virginia.gov

The Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission

Serving the Commonwealth by providing compensation to farmers for the decline of tobacco quotas and promoting economic growth and development in tobacco-dependent communities. http://www.vatobaccocommission.org/index.asp

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Aggressively recruiting and encouraging the expansion of businesses, industries and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth; creating employment with higher income opportunities; significantly increasing capital investment and the expansion of the tax base. The efforts of the Partnership in turn raise the standard of living and the quality of life for all Virginians. www.yesvirginia.org/

The Virginia Employment Commission

Providing the Commonwealth's workforce services that promote maximum employment to enhance the economic stability of Virginia. www.vec.virginia.gov

The Virginia Housing Development Authority

Helping Virginians attain quality, affordable housing. www.vhda.com

Virginia National Defense Industrial Authority

Enhancing Virginia-based U.S. Military and National Defense activities by providing support, strategic planning, and communication between the Commonwealth and our local and regional partners and related industries to identify and maximize opportunities to meet the current and future needs of the military. www.vndia.org

The Virginia Racing Commission

Overseeing and ensuring the safety and health of Virginia's horse racing as well as monitoring pari-mutuel wagering. www.vrc.virginia.gov

The Virginia Resources Authority

Providing infrastructure financing for local governments in the areas of water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, solid waste, brownfields remedition, public safety and airports. www.vra.state.va.us/

The Virginia Tourism Corporation

Supporting and expanding the Commonwealths domestic and international travel markets. www.virginia.org