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Peterson retiring after 15 years with GRP
February 25, 2026
RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 25, 2026) – The Greater Richmond Partnership (GRP) announces that Chuck Peterson, CEcD, is retiring as Vice President of Research after 15 years with the organization.
“I’ve been fortunate to work with outstanding economic development professionals under great leadership here in Greater Richmond,” Peterson said. “During these 15 years I’ve been a member of a group that’s helped 185 companies which created 20,000 new jobs and invested $7.4 billion in real estate and equipment. And we continue to benefit as these companies continue to pay their workers and spend in our local economy.”
A Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council, Peterson dedicated 37 years to economic development. Prior to joining GRP, Peterson spent 17 years at the West Virginia Development Office where he advanced from research analyst to manager of the research and strategic planning department.
After graduating from Marshall University with a Masters in Geography, Peterson started his career as the director of a downtown revitalization program in Keyser, W.Va.
“The most satisfaction I get from my job is when I meet someone who is working at a company that I played a small role in helping bring to Greater Richmond,” he explained. “They can be an employee or a contractor working to install new equipment, but you can’t beat the feeling of doing something that’s had a positive impact on someone else’s life.”
Upon retirement, Peterson plans to continue his long-term passions of cycling, playing the electric and upright bass as well as traveling.
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About GRP
The Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. (GRP) is the lead regional economic development organization for the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico in Virginia. GRP attracts new companies to the region by providing in-depth market data, marketing the region globally and generating quality economic opportunities. For more information, visit www.grpva.com.
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