Governor's Commission on Economic Development and Jobs Creation
With his first Executive Order, Governor McDonnell established the Governor’s Economic Development and Job Creation Commission. In regards to the importance of the issue, the Executive Order states:
"Economic opportunity and free enterprise is the bedrock of a stable and prosperous Commonwealth. Virginia is home to abundant resources, fiscal responsibility and boundless human potential, and the entrepreneurial spirit is evident throughout this great Commonwealth. However, in light of the unprecedented economic difficulties facing Virginia families and business, the unacceptable high unemployment rate, and the ever increasing competiveness of the global economy, bold and innovative ideas are necessary for the Commonwealth to address this significant challenge."
Look to this page for a timeline of events around the Commission and any news pertaining to it.
Information can also be found on the Chief Job Creation Officer's site, the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, Bill Bolling.
Visit the above subgroup pages for subgroup documents and meeting materials.
Governor's Economic Development and Jobs Creation Commission Holds First Meeting
At Meeting, McDonnell Highlights Components of his "Jobs and Opportunity" Agenda
May 5, 2010
Governor Bob McDonnell continued his focus on turning Virginia's economy around with the first meeting of his Economic Development and Jobs Creation Commission in Richmond. The Commission was established by Governor McDonnell's Executive Order Number One, which was issued moments after he took the Oath of Office on January 16th. During today's meeting the Commission, co-chaired by Lieutenant Governor and Chief Jobs Creation Officer Bill Bolling and Senior Economic Advisor Bob Sledd, outlined their goals and workplan for the next five months. The Governor also used today's meeting to highlight 17 pieces of legislation from his "Jobs and Opportunity" agenda that received broad bipartisan support during the recent session of the General Assembly. A full listing of the bills recognized today can be found at the bottom of this release.
Read the entire Governor's news release.
Meeting Materials:
| Executive Order No. 1 (2010) |
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Establishing the Chief Job Creation Officer and the Governor’s Economic Development and Job Creation Commission
Economic opportunity and free enterprise is the bedrock of a stable and prosperous Commonwealth. Virginia is home to abundant resources, fiscal responsibility and boundless human potential, and the entrepreneurial spirit is evident throughout this great Commonwealth. However, in light of the unprecedented economic difficulties facing Virginia families and business, the unacceptable high unemployment rate, and the ever increasing competiveness of the global economy, bold and innovative ideas are necessary for the Commonwealth to address this significant challenge. The following measures are the first crucial steps to promoting economic recovery and job creation in Virginia.
Read the entire Executive Order No. 1 (2010).
