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Sara J. Dunnigan, CEcD

Program Connects Businesses to Resources, Reports Trends, Bright Spots in Greater Richmond Economy

Richmond, VA (August 30, 2010) – The Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. today released the summary findings of Business First Greater Richmond, the regional business retention and expansion program. The report is based on 533 face-to-face interviews conducted by local economic development professionals and business volunteers over the past year with owners and CEOs of Richmond area companies.   These firms represent more than 21,200 jobs in the region.  This collaborative regional initiative is supported by the Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc., the City of Richmond and the Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico.

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Sara J. Dunnigan, CEcD

Tell us a little about yourself ...

BusinessFirst Greater Richmond aims to connect business owners to resources and information in a way that helps companies achieve extraordinary results. 

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Wayne Waldrop, Director, Business Information Services at Virginia Department of Business Assistance

Va Department of Business Assistance Offers Sales Growth Seminar

Many businesses are searching for new markets to help grow their sales. State and federal procurement can often be a good fit. To help businesses present themselves to state and federal decision makers, the Virginia Department of Business Assistance ( VDBA) is organizing free training and networking sessions for businesses. These sessions are known as Business Sales Growth sessions and are available around the Commonwealth.

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SBA offers advice that you can take with you … literally

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers a podcast feed that focuses on a range of small business topics, including creating a business plan, financing a small business and government contracting.

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Is your business expanding? Utilize this great resource!

The Virginia Jobs Investment Program offsets the recruiting and training costs of new and expanding companies by providing customized services and funding to qualifying companies that are creating new jobs or experiencing technological change.

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