Caren Merrick

Caren Merrick has served as secretary of commerce and trade for the commonwealth of Virginia since January 2022.

A strong inventory of project-ready sites is a competitive advantage to help Virginia drive economic growth, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick writes in a guest column.

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Column: Investing in sites helps enhance Virginia’s economic future

August 31, 2024 at 6:46 p.m.

A strong inventory of project-ready sites is a competitive advantage to help Virginia drive economic growth, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick writes in a guest column.

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Opinion: Supporting tourism is vital for Virginia economy

May 5, 2022 at 10:05 p.m.

Caren Merrick is Virginia's secretary of commerce and trade. This year's National Travel and Tourism Week (May 1-7) is a time when the tourism industry gathers to celebrate the value...

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