LYNCHBURG, Va. — Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) announced that Virginia has been ranked number one in business, with its top ranking in education playing a preeminent role in this designation by CNBC in their annual "America's Top States for Business" study. This recognition highlights Virginia’s commitment to educational excellence and its role in driving economic growth.

According to CNBC, “Virginia’s biggest competitive strength is its education system, ranked No. 1 in the nation in the CNBC study.” This ranking reflects the commonwealth’s dedication to enhancing K-12 and higher education, investing in colleges and universities, including community colleges, and connecting education to the workforce through initiatives such as paid internships and work-based learning experiences.

There’s more to this in the current issue of the Times Virginian newspaper. Support local journalism by purchasing the issue at a local newsstand or subscribing at www.timesvirginian.com/subscriber_services to receive the print edition or view the full article in the e-edition version.

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