Caren Merrick
@CDMerrick
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Former Secretary of Commerce & Trade, Commonwealth of VA. Entrepreneur, Business builder, Wife @phillipmerrick, Mom, sailor, diver.
Richmond, VA
Joined March 2009
icymi: The webMethods legacy continues! These 10 startups changed Greater Washington https://t.co/E2ZOKMgovS via @WBJonline
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Some are still around today, while others haven't survived.
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Since day one, we have made it a priority to improve government efficiency for Virginians. We’ve got the results to prove it: 50,000 regulatory requirements streamlined with $1.2 billion in savings for Virginians! https://t.co/zV2uMolzZt
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Happy 249th birthday to our @USNavy! We are proud that more than 85,000 active duty & Navy Reserve service members & more than 43,000 civilian workers & their families are stationed in the Commonwealth. Thank you for answering the call to service.
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Great news! Part of the Blue Ridge Parkway will be back open just in time for peak foliage, helping boost our communities and small businesses after Hurricane Helene. Come enjoy the beauty of Virginia’s Blue Ridge!🍂🍁
Nearly 200 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia is set to reopen Friday! Story: https://t.co/r1xGZhnG5K
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It’s such an honor to have @CNBC recognize what we’ve been working on for two and a half years and now our great Commonwealth has been named America’s Top State for Business. https://t.co/V3myqLQ1rB
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Today Virginia’s Federal Emergency Declaration was approved as we begin the recovery process from #Helene. We will remain continually engaged to help Virginians get the support and help that they need in the aftermath of this powerful storm.
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Like a gold rush for a piece of the rapidly growing business of space, companies across sectors are building momentum in Fairfax, Virginia. https://t.co/C3vyuVNl0D via @FairfaxEDA
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At the doorsteps of the nation’s capital, Fairfax County in Northern Virginia is home to a global hub of space companies.
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Virginia is America’s Top State for Business in 2024, with the nation’s best schools and solid infrastructure
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Virginia is America's Top State for Business in 2024, with an elite education system and among the nation's best infrastructure.
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Parents, educators, those who care about children & learning will appreciate this!
We’re establishing cell phone-free education in schools benefiting students, parents and educators across Virginia. This essential action will promote a healthier educational environment where every child is free to learn.
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Virginia is for lovers of summer! There are many great outdoor activities in the Commonwealth from boating in the Chesapeake Bay to hiking in the Appalachian Mountains to enjoying our beautiful beaches. Discover unique places to visit today:
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Explore Virginia's cities and charming small towns. From the Atlantic Ocean to the Blue Ridge Mountains, each region in Virginia offers a different travel experience. Discover your perfect vacation...
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On this #MemorialDay we thank our Gold Star Families for reflecting the light of our extraordinary heroes who died in service to our country. Not a day goes by that we don’t feel the weight of the 12,000 Virginia heroes who we lost in conflicts throughout the world.
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Thank you @Topsoe for choosing Virginia! And for hosting our celebration at your HQ today. Exceptional & innovative team.
Virginia’s robust workforce, strategic location, and top business climate provide the necessary tools for Topsoe to continue to grow as a leader in the clean energy industry. Welcome to Virginia! https://t.co/dT8PJgk0g0
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Virginia’s robust workforce, strategic location, and top business climate provide the necessary tools for Topsoe to continue to grow as a leader in the clean energy industry. Welcome to Virginia! https://t.co/dT8PJgk0g0
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Virginians: our common ground budget proposal invests in collective priorities, including a $21.3B record investment in K-12 education with 3% teacher raises each year, $3.2 billion in new spending on Health Resources & investments in regional priorities across the Commonwealth.
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Our #VirginiaEnergy team had an incredible time hosting students from Virginia Tech School of Architecture at the Virginia Point Surface Mine! Special shoutout to the VT Daily Doodler for capturing the magic of our tour with their amazing artwork.
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VSBFA announces Virginia to receive $4.1 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative funding. Read the full release here: https://t.co/u0Siix593u
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Government and energy industry leaders are exploring small modular reactors to meet growing energy needs. These reactors offer increased flexibility and require less land but still produce enough power. Learn more here: https://t.co/Dw1qOrNnCn
#VirginiaEnergy
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Today is International Data Center Day, and Virginia is proud to host the largest data center market in the world for the fourth consecutive year, according to a recent report by JLL.
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Northern Virginia and Portland, Oregon tied at No. 1 as top regions for data centers in North America, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
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#ICYMI: CoStar Group announced plans to relocate their global headquarters to Arlington County. The world's largest real estate data company is no stranger to the Commonwealth, and Virginia's world-class talent is why leaders continue to reinvest here.
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SBSD had the pleasure of hosting the "Grow Your Sales" conference, where buyers and sellers had the opportunity to connect, while learning more about responding to solicitations, developing an elevator pitch, and effectively networking.
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