City of Virginia Beach Development​ Authority

City of Virginia Beach Development​ Authority

The City of Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) was established by the Virginia General Assembly in 1964 as a component, ​but legally separate unit, of the City of Virginia Beach. ​VBDA facilitates the expansion of the tax base through increased business investment. The success of this mission is dependent upon regional cooperation with respect to:

  • Infrastructure
  • Utilities
  • Education
  • Legislative Issues
  • Positive local, regional, national and international identity of Virginia Beach as a location for business
  • Public/private ​partnerships

This mission is carried out with an emphasis on:​​

  • Vision
  • Creative, innovative leadership​
  • Participation in local and regional issues
  • Quality development and growth

Comprehensive Plan Review Workshops

    All workshops will occur at Building 19 (2416 Courthouse Drive). Instructions for attending virtually will be provided accordingly on the City’s event calendar or on the Planning Department page.


    NAMETERM OF APPOINTMENTBEGINNING DATEEXPIRATION DATE
    William Brunke, treasurer​Unexpired​Sept. 1, 2018​Aug. 31, 2026
    W. ​Taylor Franklin, vice chair​4 yearsSept. 1, 2018Aug. 31, 2026
    Donald Horsley4 yearsSept. 1, 2024Aug. 31, 2028

    Akhil Jain

    		​Unexpired​March 4, 2025Aug. 31, 2027
    Eric Keplinger, assistant secretary​UnexpiredSept. 15, 2023Aug. 31, 2025
    Esmel Meeks5 yearsApril 1, 2025Aug. 31, 2026
    Penny Morgan4 yearsSept. 1, 2018Aug. 31, 2026
    ​Lisa M. Murphy, chair4 yearsSept. 1, 2017Aug. 31, 2025
    ​​Michael J. Standing​UnexpiredSept. 1, 2019Aug. 31, 2028
    David Weiner4 yearsSept. 1, 2023Aug. 31, 2027

    Guenter H. Weissenseel, secretary

    		4 yearsSept. 1, 2020Aug. 31, 2028

    City Council Liaison

    • Michael Berlucchi
    • Rosemary Wilson

    Contact Information​​

    Kayla Blake Dotson

    4525 Main Street, Suite 700
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    Phone: (757) 385-2909 | Email: KbDotson@vbgov.com

    The regular City of Virginia Beach Development Authority meeting is on the third Tuesday of every month at 8:30 a.m. (Beginning July 2024, the meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of the month.) The meeting location is 4525 Main Street, Suite 700, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.​ This is the link for the live streaming of the meeting. An archive of this meeting will be posted by the end of the VBDA meeting day. The recordings will also be available on the City's YouTube channel under the Virginia Beach Development Authority playlist.

      Public Comment

      The floor is open to speakers with a three-minute limit on a posted agenda item. Speaking reservations or comments are accepted by contacting Kayla Blake Dotson at kbdotson@vbgov.com or 757-385-2909 before 3 p.m. on Monday before the Tuesday meeting.

      2025

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      The recordings will also be available on the City's YouTube channel under the Virginia Beach Development Authority playlist.

      2024

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      Second Tuesdays From July-----
      July 9, 2024DownloadDownloadDownloadDownloadView
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      Sept. 6, 2024 (Special Meeting Notice)DownloadDownload

      Retreat Presentations

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      Dec. 3 (Special Meeting)DownloadDownloadDownload-View
      Dec. 10, 2024DownloadDownloadDownload-View

      *The abstention letters are appended to the minutes.

      2023

      MEETING DATEAGENDA​PRESENTATIONS​MINUTES*RESOLUTIONSVIDEO
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      2022

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      2021

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      Jan. 19, 2021CanceledN/A

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      Jan. 26, 2021 (Special Meeting)ViewViewViewViewView
      Feb. 16, 2021

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      2020

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      May 12, 2020
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      FISCAL YEARANNUAL REPORTS​AUDITS
      2023-24

      Summary; Report to City Council


      Archived Reports

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      2021-22SummaryView
      2020-21No ReportView
      2019-20

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      2018-19No ReportView
      2017-18ViewView
      2016-17​ViewView
      2015-16​ViewView
      2014-15View​View
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