Former Secretary of Commerce & Trade, Commonwealth of VA. Entrepreneur, Business builder, Wife @phillipmerrick, Mom, sailor, diver.

Richmond, VA
Joined March 2009
Since day one, we have made it a priority to improve government efficiency for Virginians. We’ve got the results to prove it: 50,000 regulatory requirements streamlined with $1.2 billion in savings for Virginians! governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
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Happy 249th birthday to our @USNavy! We are proud that more than 85,000 active duty & Navy Reserve service members & more than 43,000 civilian workers & their families are stationed in the Commonwealth. Thank you for answering the call to service. governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
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Great news! Part of the Blue Ridge Parkway will be back open just in time for peak foliage, helping boost our communities and small businesses after Hurricane Helene. Come enjoy the beauty of Virginia’s Blue Ridge!🍂🍁
Nearly 200 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia is set to reopen Friday! Story: 12onyourside.com/2024/10/10/…
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It’s such an honor to have @CNBC recognize what we’ve been working on for two and a half years and now our great Commonwealth has been named America’s Top State for Business. governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
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Today Virginia’s Federal Emergency Declaration was approved as we begin the recovery process from #Helene. We will remain continually engaged to help Virginians get the support and help that they need in the aftermath of this powerful storm.
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@CNBC11 Jul 2024
Virginia is America’s Top State for Business in 2024, with the nation’s best schools and solid infrastructure cnbc.com/2024/07/11/virginia…
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Virginia is for lovers of summer! There are many great outdoor activities in the Commonwealth from boating in the Chesapeake Bay to hiking in the Appalachian Mountains to enjoying our beautiful beaches. Discover unique places to visit today: virginia.org/places-to-visit
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On this #MemorialDay we thank our Gold Star Families for reflecting the light of our extraordinary heroes who died in service to our country. Not a day goes by that we don’t feel the weight of the 12,000 Virginia heroes who we lost in conflicts throughout the world.
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Virginia’s robust workforce, strategic location, and top business climate provide the necessary tools for Topsoe to continue to grow as a leader in the clean energy industry. Welcome to Virginia! governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
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Virginians: our common ground budget proposal invests in collective priorities, including a $21.3B record investment in K-12 education with 3% teacher raises each year, $3.2 billion in new spending on Health Resources & investments in regional priorities across the Commonwealth.
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On Feb. 22, 2024, Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lunar lander captures a wide field of view image of Schomberger crater on the Moon approximately 125 miles (200 km) uprange from the intended landing site, at approximately about 6 miles (10 km) altitude.
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Intuitive Machines successfully transmitted its first IM-1 mission images to Earth on February 16, 2024. The images were captured shortly after separation from @SpaceX's second stage on Intuitive Machines’ first journey to the Moon under @NASA's CLPS initiative.
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I thought this latest picture courtesy of @NASAHubble of star cluster NGC 2298 was too good not to post. Two things to note: it’s photos like this that really remind one of the power and the wonder of space and how much we don’t know – and secondly, @NASA sure takes some great shots!!
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Are you saving up for a downpayment on a house? The VIDA Program can help! Eligible participants receive training, support and match funding on their savings. Find out your eligibility and learn more at dhcd.virginia.gov/vida
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Our friendly and knowledgeable team at VSBFA is here to help you achieve your business goals through creative financing options that will fit your unique needs.
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DHCD was honored to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of The Exchange at Spring Hill Station, alongside @apah_org and the Tyson's community! DHCD supported the project through VHTF and HIEE funding. Learn more by visiting dhcd.virginia.gov/asnh
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Together with women around the world, we say no to rape. Remember. The body of Shani Louk on the lorry, with these horrible Hamas men spitting on her and shouting Allahu Akbar, is the most horrible thing. As a woman, as a mother, as a human being and a politician, I felt a deep disgust when I heard the silence of so many powerful people after these October 7 crimes. The crime of these girls in Hamas eyes? Existing. Being Jewish, going to a festival. Shani Louk was young, she wanted to enjoy her life. Instead her life ended in the hands of Hamas. She was thrown onto this lorry, and we saw Hamas men dragging her half-naked with this lorry around and spitting on her, shouting “Allah Akbar”. For me, this image is worth more than 1,000 investigations, this image is stronger than 1,000 words, this image says it all. She and all others were someone’s daughters. How could the world let them down? Anyone who isn’t outraged and doesn’t stand up to what we’ve seen, frankly I don’t know whether that person deserves to be called a feminist or a humanist, but it’s a betrayal. It’s a betrayal of the cause of women and it’s a betrayal of all Jews, it’s a betrayal of humanity. For all the women and girls I joined forces with other women around the world to call for justice. This is our message. For the hostages to return home. For justice. Stop rape. Bring the rapists to justice. #UnitedWeStand
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.@WellsFargo’s investment and new job creation has far-reaching benefits for Roanoke County. It is proof that our efforts are yielding positive economic results and I congratulate all involved on securing this major expansion. governor.virginia.gov/newsro…
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Happy #NationalAviationDay! Where are you flying to next?
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