A new program designed to assist Virginia companies with international exporting was announced by the Virginia Economic Development (VEDP)Partnership. VALET – Virginia Leaders in Export Trade – will provide capital, expert guidance and concrete solutions for businesses committed to expanding into international markets.

To help employers better understand and voluntarily comply with the Virginia occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Standards, the Department of Labor and Industry provides On-Site Consultation services. This program helps employers identify and correct potential safety and health hazard.

For over 25 years Chesterfield Employment Services (CES) has been assisting workers with developmental disabilities find jobs throughout Central Virginia. CES has a large, highly motivated pool of people with a variety of skills whose mission is bridging business needs with employment solutions.

The December issue of Expansion Management rated Chesterfield County as a Gold Medal District, which is a score of 126-150, and a National Ranking in the top 18%.

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, or CPTED, is a relatively new crime prevention strategy. Chesterfield County Police Department is one of two law-enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth of Virginia that have hired a full-time civilian to focus on CPTED and related issues.