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November 14, 2011
Business First Greater Richmond Highlighted by ‘Site Selection’ Magazine
According to Site Selection magazine, the economic contributions and jobs created by existing local businesses are being more highly valued than ever by economic development organizations. Of course, anyone who has been a part of the Business First Greater Richmond program knows that this has been true in Greater Richmond for some time now. When looking for experts on this topic, Site Selection spoke with our very own Sara Dunnigan and featured our region’s business retention and expansion program in a recent article.
September 15, 2011
Business First Supports Creation of $68 Million in Capital Investment and 1,045 Jobs
The Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. today released the annual report for Business First Greater Richmond, the regional business retention and expansion program. Business First responded to more than 80 specific requests for business assistance and supported the creation of $68 million in new capital investment and 1,045 new jobs.
The report is based on 560 face-to-face interviews Richmond area company owners and CEOs representing more than 20,000 jobs in the region.
January 25, 2011
Business First Volunteer Spotlight - Maribeth Bland
Each month we highlight one of our more than 80 dedicated Busines First volunteers. This month we shine the spotlight on Maribeth Bland who also shares her best tips for making the most of business interview meetings.
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.
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