Doing Business in Richmond
Video testimonials
Executives and community leaders share their insights on why Greater Richmond, Virginia is a top location for growing a business and the quality of life the region enjoys.
- Elephant Auto Insurance: Andrew Rose, CEO of Elephant Auto Insurance, discusses the process of selecting Greater Richmond to locate Admiral, LLC's North American Headquarters.
- RichmondJobNet: Wynne Reese discusses her experience in finding a job using the tools of RichmondJobNet.com after having been laidoff.
- Virginia Biotechnology Research Park: Robert T. Skunda, CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park, discusses the growth of the center and the benefits of its location in downtown Richmond.
- CXI: Ranjit Sen discusses being an international company doing business in Greater Richmond, Virginia, and how his company has grown.
- Ball Office Products: Melissa Ball, President of Ball Office Products, talks about her family's decision to move to Hanover County in Greater Richmond, Virginia, her business and the support the region provides small businesses.
- Richmond Convention Bureau: Jack Berry of the Richmond Convention & Visitor's Bureau talks about Richmond, Virginia's first class accommodations from hotels, first class meeting and convention space and Greater Richmond's easy accessibility.
- American Red Cross - Richmond Chapter: Reggie Gordon, CEO of American Red Cross - Greater Richmond Chapter, talks about community involvement, the friendliness of Richmond and the generosity of the corporate community.
- Aspen Products, Inc.: Shannon Walls, Plant Manager, talks about locating Aspen's new facility in Richmond, Virginia, and what it is like to relocate to the Greater Richmond region.
- MeadWestvaco: Stephen R. Scherger, president of Beverage and Media Packaging, MWV, talks about his company's process of selecting a new corporate headquarters and why Richmond, Virginia, was selected.
- Virginia Biosciences Commercialization Center: Donna Edmonds, Executive Director of Virginia Biosciences Commercialization Center, talks about bringing in new biotechnology and bioscience companies to Richmond, Virginia, to further develop their products, research and bring them to market.
- Capital Region Airport Commission: Troy Bell, the Director of Marketing & Air Service Development for the Capital Region Airport Commission speaks about the Richmond International Airport's development, about doing business in Greater Richmond, and his personal experience of living in the area.
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: Alex Nyerges, Director of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, talks about the state's art collection, regional art programs and living in Greater Richmond.
- John Tyler Community College: Dr. Marshall Smith, President of John Tyler Community College, talks about customized business training, working with companies and engineering program collaborating with University of Virginia. He also discusses the vast educational opportunities the Greater Richmond region offers.
- J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College: Gary Rhodes, President of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, talks about making higher education available to Greater Richmond, providing education for developing work skills and the Workforce Alliance. He also discusses why he loves to live in area.
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