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April 10, 2012
Growing Your Sales
Would you like to increase your sales? Who wouldn’t? Luckily, we’re going to tell you about a FREE, half-day seminar that can help!
February 02, 2012
Get Recruiting Help from Area Career Centers
There are 28 institutions of higher education in the Richmond region (18 four-year and 11 two-year) that represent nearly 78,000 students and confer 11,200 degrees annually. If your business is ready to hire, schools in the Richmond region are ready to help! Read on to learn more about how area college and university career centers can help you navigate on-campus recruiting and connect you to the new talent you need to keep your business growing and thriving.
January 30, 2012
NEW! Earn Tax Credit for Increasing Your Exports
Does your Richmond business move goods to the Port of Virginia by tractor trailer on I-64? Maybe you are planning to increase the amount of goods you ship through Virginia cargo facilities? Or maybe you are interested in becoming a new shipper? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this blog post is for you! There are several new tax incentive programs in place designed to help you save money while moving your goods through Virginia’s ports.
January 19, 2012
RideFinders Offers Smart Transportation Solutions for Area Businesses
Introducing alternative commute modes as a business solution is one of the core goals of RideFinders. RideFinders works with local governments, Chambers of Commerce, mass transit advocates, and employers to address their specific alternative transportation concerns.
November 23, 2011
Venture Forum Event Highlights Economic Development Strategy and Local Businesses
Business First staff recently attended a Venture Forum luncheon where our very own Sara Dunnigan presented the results of a new study designed to help the Greater Richmond Partnership update its target clusters. Also present at the luncheon was a panel of local business executives who talked about growing their businesses in Greater Richmond.
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City of Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development
The Department of Economic and Community Development is here to help build and grow a healthy business in the City of Richmond, whether you have 10,000 employees or you are the only employee.