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 MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025