News and Resources

Performance News

• September 2009:  Fourth Consecutive "Best State for Business" Ranking for Virginia by Forbes.com
• July 2009:  Virginia Recognized Among 'Five Best States to Start a Business'
                   Virginia's eVA Procurement System Saves $280 Million
                   Virginia Reclaims CNBC's "Top State for Business" Title
• April 2009:  Bi-State Management Actions Lead to Increase in Bay Blue Crab Population
  
• Feb. 2009:  Virginia Students Rank 3rd Nationally for Scores on Advanced Placement Exams
• Jan. 2009:   Virginia Ranked #1 for Historic Districts Listed

Virginia Performs Newsletters

• September 2009
• April 2009
• November 2008
• July 2008

Resources

Data Sources

• Virginia Performs Data Sources and Update Calendar

Reports

• The Virginia Report 2008 (pdf, 6 mb)
  Produced annually by the Council on Virginia's Future, the Virginia Report is a summary of key performance outcomes and trends in the Commonwealth.

Virginia Performs Partner Sites

• Governor of Virginia
• Virginia General Assembly
• Council on Virginia's Future
• Department of Planning and Budget
• Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
• Weldon Cooper Center VASTAT
• Hampton Roads Performs
• Productivity Investment Fund
• Commonwealth Datapoint