GRP's Jose Romano shared what CEOs and site selectors want to see in a market, and more, on an expert panel at ULI Virginia's "Peer Cities, Big Ideas" event. He spoke on how Greater Richmond keeps advancing on the fundamentals.
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Congratulations to Henrico Economic Development Authority and Virginia Economic Development Partnership for helping Hyper Solutions expand in #HenricoVA. Thank you for helping your county-based company add 56 jobs to Greater Richmond: https://t.co/XDc3fvbkEr
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The AASOCV held its 28th annual Asian American Celebration at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, marking AAPI month with performances, cultural activities, and authentic cuisine highlighting the diverse Asian communities of the Greater Richmond area.
Greater Richmond is increasingly on the radar of global companies looking to establish a U.S. presence. We recently welcomed an Enterprise Ireland delegation to show them firsthand why this region is the right place to grow.
The Greater Richmond Partnership is taking the time to honor all U.S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the Armed Forces for Memorial Day. We thank you for all that you do to protect our country. #memorialday
Photo courtesy of Virginia War Memorial
GRP is a 2026 EDO Award winner. π
Business Facilities magazine recognized our AI-driven approach to business attraction. We're leveraging AI to identify high-growth companies earlier as well as adopting tools that help our region's prosperity. https://t.co/pMRkdXa2KK
Greater Richmond played host to the 2026 CRE CLC conference. The GRP and Richmond Tourism recruited the Cushman & Wakefield-hosted event to the area. Attendees took on workshops and got a taste of the region through whitewater rafting, a trolley tour and a private dinner..
Economic opportunity across Greater Richmond is for everybody. The region is rising in Racial Inclusion while upholding strong Geographic Inclusion rankings, positioning themselves as an accessible place for communities seeking economic growth. . https://t.co/VIyLHQZFAk
Sapporo, one of the countryβs fastest-growing international beer brands, is consolidating all its U.S.-based locations to the Greater Richmond region. This strategic decision proves that we can sustain global companies amongst a challenging market demand.
@newyorktimes has ranked Richmond as a top small city for career opportunity, with its rising wages, manageable costs and strong labor participation making Richmond a competitive alternative to major metropolitan hubs for career growth.
Greater Richmond's future in sustainable development is here with the regionβs first use of the C-PACE program. The former Dominion Energy tower is transforming into a hotel/residential apartment with C-PACE, creating 500+ jobs and $3.3 million in energy savings.
Joey Peppersack joined fellow Va. representatives in D.C. for AFCOMβs annual conference, a leading forum for executives, engineers, and operators shaping next-generation digital infrastructure investment. #GreaterRichmond#DigitalInfrastructure#EconomicDevelopment#AFCOM
Good data makes good decisions. That's the idea behind GRP's new regional dashboard. This first-of-its-kind data platform for the Richmond Region is currently tracking 28 indicators across 5 categories with quarterly updates: https://t.co/FQ4jCv0IC6
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Economic development isn't magic β it's strategy, relationships, and relentless competition. GRP's Jennifer Wakefield breaks it all down on this week's RVA's Got Issues. Including the one missing piece keeping Richmond off the short list.
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The 2026 GRP Economic Development Forecast Event covered talent, site readiness, storytelling and the future of economic development in IEDCβs centennial year.
Watch highlights: https://t.co/Nu9AyxPQce
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100 years of economic development. One week to celebrate it. IEDC turns 100 this year, and GRP was chosen to host the inaugural event of its centennial series, It's a candid look at where site selection, talent and the profession are headed. Full recap: https://t.co/u1F9sp6aT4
What is success in economic dev? The scorecard was simple: jobs created, investment landed. Do we instead need to focus on the skills, childcare, housing and quality of life that help people move up the economic ladder?https://t.co/y6uzzh5WMB
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Looking for a city to settle down in with your loved one? Greater Richmond is the perfect mid-sized region ideal for younger couples looking to start a life together, ranking #4 in the U.S. compared to other major cities.
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This #EarthDay, Greater Richmond is leading green!
π¬ World's first commercial fusion plant π§± LEGO's $1.5B carbon-neutral factory
βΎ CarMax Park β 1,700+ solar panels, The future of clean energy looks a lot like RVA.π±
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For Volunteer Recognition Day, we would like to thank our dedicated Board of Directors and committee members for their contributions to Greater Richmond Partnership's mission. Our efforts in economic development would not be possible without you! #grpva