"In an increasingly global business environment, where companies are looking for new operating markets in states and localities where they previously haven’t been, it is absolutely vital for those companies to have somebody on the ground who understands how to pitch your value proposition to the communities you are trying to enter.  Carrie and VPP have been critical to our organization’s efforts to navigate the unique economic development, political and communications landscapes in the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia.  For our project, VPP led on site selection, community and political relations, strategic counsel, partnership development, RFA response writing and overall project management.  Carrie is a natural leader who also does a great job of diplomatically managing a variety of consultants and external stakeholders who are involved in complex projects. If a business is looking to enter Virginia or grow their already existing footprint in the commonwealth, VPP is as valuable a partner as they will be able to find."