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 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026