VA ranks 9th worst state for business start-ups Emma Thomas January 30, 2023 1 min read Despite Governor Glenn Youngkin’s efforts to make the state more business friendly, a recent report finds that Virginia is still among the worst states to start a business. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: About the Author Emma Thomas Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: The Gauntlet business mentoring program is back starting next weekNext: Virginia ABC store cuts the ribbon in downtown Roanoke Related Stories 2 min read Spanberger Leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia Governor’s Race, New Poll Finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025
Despite Governor Glenn Youngkin’s efforts to make the state more business friendly, a recent report finds that Virginia is still among the worst states to start a business. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story:
