Business Intelligence
October 12, 2010
Incentives for Existing Businesses
When new companies locate in a community, we hear a lot about the incentives offered to them by state and local governments. But what about incentives for existing businesses?
September 24, 2010
Is Your Business Ready to Explore New Markets?
If you’re considering expanding your business to new markets, then don’t miss the Beyond Richmond: Real-life Small Business Expansion Stories event happening next week.
September 17, 2010
New Legislation Could Make it Easier for Small Businesses to Get Loans
Yesterday, the Senate passed a bill designed to make more credit available to small businesses as well as to encourage expansion and hiring. So what does this mean for your business?
August 29, 2010
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.
May 17, 2010
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.
May 17, 2010
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.
May 13, 2010
Tap into the Talent at University of Richmond’s Robins School MBA Capstone
What do Bon Secours, Ace Hardware, Theatre IV, Markel Corporation and Moe’s Southwestern Grill have in common? They all called upon expertise from the Robins School to help with important strategic issues.
Are you grappling with issues that are closely tied to the strategic direction of your firm? If so, your company may qualify for some Robins School MBA expertise.
May 11, 2010
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.
May 11, 2010
Now Hiring? Area Workforce Centers Help Employers Connect 2 Talent
If you’re like 30% of companies we’ve interviewed this year – you have plans to hire. In fact, the Business First team has identified more than 100 companies who collectively plan to create about 550 new jobs in the coming year. There are resources to help you find your next great employee.
May 10, 2010
Art Meets Science Meets Business at VCU’s DaVinci Center
What do you get when you take the elegance of art, the technical know-how of the engineering discipline and mix it up with some business acumen? You get the DaVinci Center at VCU and it’s the next big thing in innovation in the Richmond region.
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Community College Workforce Alliance
The Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) is a partnership between J. Sargeant Reynolds and John Tyler Community Colleges serving the economic development and workforce needs in four cities and 12 counties of Central Virginia.