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The upcoming VBDA meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in the boardroom of the Virginia Beach Economic Development office located at 4525 Main Street, Suite 700.

Virginia Beach Named No. 3 Among Top Cities in Nation for Small Business

May 4, 2026 Diverse Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US in 2026

Apr 21, 2026 Livability.com

Virginia Beach named a top destination to visit in 2026

Jan 13, 2026 The New York Times

No. 9 Best-Run City in the US

Oct 6, 2025 MSN

No. 5 Safest City in the United States

Sep 4, 2025 SmartAsset

No. 9 Best-Run City in America

Jun 17, 2025 WalletHub

Virginia Beach ranked 8th hardest-working city in the nation

Feb 25, 2025 WalletHub

Virginia Beach No. 4 Best Place to Live in Virginia

Nov 19, 2024 The Tech Edvocate

Virginia Beach one of the Top 5 Most Neighborly Cities in America

Sep 30, 2024 Neighbor.com

Virginia Beach No. 16 with the longest life expectancy in Virginia

Sep 30, 2024 WSLC NBC

Virginia Beach No. 9 most in-demand U.S. travel destination for summer 2024

Aug 17, 2024 HomeToGo

Virginia Beach is the travel hidden gem for lovers only

Aug 15, 2024 Travel Noire

Virginia No. 11 state to live in

Aug 15, 2024 WalletHub

Virginia Beach No. 1 Best Place to Live on the East Coast in 2024-2025

Aug 15, 2024 U.S. News

Virginia No. 15 Happiest Place in America

Jul 16, 2024 MSN

Virginia Top State for Business in 2024

Jul 12, 2024 CNBC

No. 22 Best-Run City in America

Jun 18, 2024 WalletHub

Region ranked 5 on the Best Cities for Veterans to Live

Jun 14, 2024 Veterans United Home Loans

Virginia Beach ranks 8 on list of best U.S. cities

May 31, 2024 U.S. News and World Report

Virginia Beach ranked No. 5 on the list of Best Cities for Veterans to Live in 2024

May 21, 2024 Veterans United Home Loans

Virginia Beach ranked as the city with the best sleep environment in the United States

Apr 18, 2024 Forbes Health

Best Cities for Work/Life Balance (No. 15)

Mar 14, 2024 CoworkingCafe

7th Best Place to retire in Virginia

Mar 2, 2024 The Tech Edvocate

Virginia Beach ranked 4th hardest working city in the nation

Feb 20, 2024 WalletHub

Virginia Beach is named a top city for the 'new normal' corporate office

Feb 13, 2024 The Boyd Co.

Virginia Ranked Best State for Veteran-Owned Businesses

Jan 10, 2024 Stacker

Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US (#30)

Dec 29, 2023 U.S. News

#22 for Happiest Americans

Dec 26, 2023 SmartAsset

Most Caring Cities in America 2024

Dec 11, 2023 WalletHub

Virginia Beach elementary, middle school ranked No. 1 in Commonwealth

Dec 4, 2023 The U.S. News & World Report

Top 20 Safest Cities in US

Dec 1, 2023 Scholaroo

Virginia Beach ranks #3 for best cities to live after service (2024)

Nov 9, 2023 Apartment List Research Team

No. 5 Best Large City for Veterans to Live

Nov 1, 2023 WalletHub

Virginia is the 4th best state in the country for Black business owners & entrepreneurs

Oct 24, 2023 Merchant Maverick

Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation was named the 2023 National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management

Oct 12, 2023 American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration

#9 Best Boardwalk

Sep 1, 2023 The Travel

Virginia Beach ranked #9th Best City for Breathing

Jul 27, 2023 Forbes Health

Virginia Beach #15 for first-time homeowners

Jul 18, 2023 WalletHub

Virginia Beach #30 for best places to live

May 19, 2023 U.S. News & World Report

4th Hardest-Working City in America

Feb 22, 2023 WalletHub

One of the safest cities in America

Jan 25, 2023 Money Geek

Virginia is one of the best states to drive in

Jan 18, 2023 WalletHub

Virginia Beach ranked as a top winter fishing destination for 2023

Jan 6, 2023 Fishing Booker

One of the 23 Best Places to go in the US in 2023

Nov 29, 2022 CN Traveler

Virginia Beach is #12 tech hub city

Nov 16, 2022 Calgary.com

Virginia Beach in 2nd place in the Digital Cities Survey

Nov 10, 2022 Government Technology

#2 Trending Holiday Destination

Nov 10, 2022 Vacasa.com

Virginia Ranked the Top State for Business Climate

Nov 9, 2022 Site Selection Magazine

9th Best Boardwalk in America

Nov 9, 2022 The Travel

One of the Top 10 Safest, Large Cities in the U.S.

Oct 27, 2022 Far & Wide

Virginia Beach is number two on a national list of best cities for raising a family

Oct 21, 2022 Storage Cafe

Virginia Beach is the 18th Safest City in the U.S.

Oct 13, 2022 WalletHub

Virginia Beach on the top 10 surf destination list

Oct 4, 2022 Florida Today

Virginia Beach is the most desirable city in the U.S.

Oct 4, 2022 TheStreet

Virginia Beach tops list of most desirable cities

Sep 21, 2022 Clever Real Estate's Home Bay

11th Best-Run City in America

Jun 29, 2022 WalletHub

3rd Hardest Working City in America

Jun 29, 2022 WalletHub

Virginia Beach is one of the Best Places for Outdoor Enthusiasts to Live and Work

Jun 9, 2022 El Paso Inc.