RICHMOND – The president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Barry DuVal issued the following statement regarding the selection today of Stephen Moret to lead the Virginia Economic Development Partnership as president and CEO:

“I would like to commend Chairman Dan Clemente and the board of directors at VEDP for selecting a well-qualified CEO with the right experience in economic development and site relocation and expansion to lead VEDP during this time of transition. Stephen Moret has a stellar reputation for getting results in economic development in Louisiana. The business community looks forward to working with him to apply fresh ideas and reform VEDP to more effectively attract new business and foster economic growth in Virginia.”

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