VA ranks 9th worst state for business start-ups Emma Thomas January 30, 2023 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: The Gauntlet business mentoring program is back starting next weekNext: Virginia ABC store cuts the ribbon in downtown Roanoke Related Stories Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026