Caren Merrick has been serving as the Secretary of Commerce and Trade for the Commonwealth of Virginia since January 2022, overseeing 13 agencies and a $3 billion budget to drive economic growth and make Virginia an ideal destination for businesses.
With over 25 years of experience in launching and reinventing businesses, Merrick is a strategic leader known for co-founding successful companies like webMethods and leading initiatives such as the Virginia Ready Initiative to support Virginians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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