This page lists all Virginia Government Agencies that participate in strategic planning in Virginia's Performance Budgeting System. You may select a Secretarial Area and choose submit to see all the agencies that fall under that area.Secretarial Area
The Commerce and Trade secretariat oversees the economic, community, and workforce development services of the Commonwealth. Each of the 13 Commerce and Trade agencies actively contributes to the Commonwealth's economic strength and high quality of life.
Highlights of Key Objectives| • | Assist companies making investments, creating and retaining jobs, and increasing international sales. |
| • | Increase financing for small businesses. |
| • | Reduce homelessness and increase the affordability of housing for Virginia's lower-income citizens, including the elderly and the disabled. |
| • | Reduce economic disparity among Virginia communities. |
| • | Improve customer service and enhance the efficiency of business regulatory and licensing processes. |
| • | Reduce workplace injuries and fatalities. |
| • | Improve environmental conditions at mineral and fossil fuel extraction sites. |
| • | Enhance energy efficiency in state government operations. |
| • | Increase the employment rate for job seekers. |
| • | Increase tax revenue from horseracing. |
| • | Promote tourism in Virginia. |