City of Richmond Department of Economic Development attended the ribbon cutting of the new Marco's Pizza on Arthur Ashe Boulevard. This is the 10th location for franchisees and Virginia State University alumni Brandon Hudson and @Damion Mason. Marco's Pizza (Marco's Franchising, LLC) has already hit the ground running with strategic partnerships with youth organizations, Virginia Commonwealth University and the Children's Museum of Richmond (CMoR) Museum. #RichmondReal #economicdevelopment #entrepreneurship Jayanna Carroll Chris Guzman-Cruz Statia Gibson
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The City of Richmond’s Department of Economic Development is dedicated to building the Richmond economy, encouraging long-term growth, and supporting its neighborhoods and businesses. As one of the largest cities in Virginia, Richmond has everything a business needs to thrive: educated workforce, cost-of-living advantages, numerous business tools and programs, and an engaged and supportive community. Whether you’re relocating, expanding, or just getting started, Richmond is ready to help you succeed.
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- 11-50 employees
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- Richmond, Virginia
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- Business Retention, Business Attraction, Community Development, Customer Relations, Research, Small Business Development, Marketing, International Business Attraction, Support, and Incentive Negotiation
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Richmond, Virginia 23219, US
Employees at City of Richmond Department of Economic Development
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Jacquelyn Craft, MPA, MUS
Economic Development Programs Administrator, City of Richmond Department of Economic Development
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J. Katie McConnell
Deputy Director, City of Richmond Dept. of Economic Development
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Statia Gibson
RVA Economic Developer • Architectural History Student
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Makayla Grant
Marketing and Real Estate student at VCU | Recruitment Chair for Business Student Ambassadors | 2024 Kornblau Summer Fellow
Updates
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Exciting News! Applications are now open for the second cohort of the Neighborhood Climate Resilience Grant Program! This program supports equity-centered, neighborhood-based planning and climate resilience projects within the City of Richmond, Virginia of Richmond through the @City of Richmond Office of Sustainability. Priority Deadline: August 30th Total Budget: $250,000, Max Grant Amount: $50,000 Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so don’t wait to apply! For questions, contact nrcgrantprogram@rva.gov or https://lnkd.in/eGry9-eJ #RichmondReal #Climateresiliency #communityengagement
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https://lnkd.in/e8nb9gG7 Come work for the City of Richmond Department of Economic Development as a Sr. Management Analyst. Make a positive impact on business expansion, attraction, and retention. And that all translates into creating jobs and building a more prosperous Richmond. Imperatives for this position: a highly motivated Senior Management Analyst who wants to make an impact on the city and the community. This critical position leads the Department’s efforts to analyze economic, labor, and development data and is responsible for performance management of economic development incentives and financial tools. #RichmondReal #careergrowth #datadrivendecisions
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The @James River Association on Wednesday introduced the James A. Buzzard River Education Center in downtown Richmond, an 8,900-square-foot learning hub for local students that also offers increased public access to the river. Features of the education center include indoor and outdoor classrooms, and the eco-friendly building utilizes solar panels and a "green roof" #RichmondReal #JamesRiver #communityengagement William Street Rae Cousins Levar Stoney Justin Doyle Tom Dunlap Ashleigh R. Moody, CFRE Senator Tim Kaine https://lnkd.in/eT2WgKWc
James River Association unveils new $9M riverfront education center
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As recently reported by BusinessWire, the latest Capital One study shows that since 2019, the gap between spend growth between small businesses and non-small businesses has shrunk dramatically in City of Richmond, Virginia. Spending at downtown Richmond small businesses has grown nearly 50%. Now that's something to talk about. bit.ly/3xPyuPV #RichmondReal #economicdevelopment #entrepreneurship
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City of Richmond Department of Economic Development reposted this
CNBC just named #Virginia the #1 Top State for Business, marking the Commonwealth's sixth time at the top of the list. Virginia performs strongly across CNBC's 10 categories, but its education system ranks #1 in the nation and infrastructure #3. #GreaterRichmond bolsters the Commonwealth with its highly skilled and educated graduates that funnel into the local workforce. Read more about the ranking and Greater Richmond: https://hubs.ly/Q02Gd1Tb0
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Virginia has done it again! CNBC has ranked the Commonwealth the top state for Business, citing the best public schools in the nation, shovel ready sites and top-notch transportation and logistics. This is Virginia's third win in just five years! bit.ly/4eYoAMf #RichmondReal #economicdeveleopment #topstateforbusiness Virginia is America’s Top State for Business in a record-setting year (cnbc.com)
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The leading Life Sciences/Bio trade publication @pharmamanufacturing tells why City of Richmond, Virginia and the region are leading the way in the pharma advanced technology/manufacturing space. Learn how Virginia Commonwealth University is at the forefront of growing the region's presence in advanced pharma manufacturing. #RichmondReal #LifeSciences #pharmamanufacturing. bit.ly/3Lk3tGY
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National restaurant chain sweetgreen, known for its famous salads and bowls, is joining other national chains in the Carytown Exchange. The opening date for the 2,200 square foot eatery has not been disclosed. The food and beverage industry continues to thrive in Richmond. #RichmondReal #foodandbeverage #economicdevelopment https://lnkd.in/eY3jWiTw
Richmond to get its first Sweetgreen restaurant
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New bike lane expansion is planned for Richmond while increasing street parking for residents on Westover Hills Boulevard. The project is designed with safety in mind for cyclists and to increase transportation options for city residents. #RichmondReal #communitymobility #transporationsafety https://lnkd.in/etawhVSD
City of Richmond announces Westover Hill bike lane project
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