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VSU receives $1 million for new AI and cybersecurity center
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VSU awarded $1.03m to create AI & cybersecurity centers

New Virginia State University center will focus on helping society better understand and manage the risks of AI while preparing students for an AI-dri...
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Greater Richmond emerges as viable hub for business travelers – Forbes

Richmond, VA along with other mid-sized cities, have been grinding out their fair share of the business travel market over the last several years. Maj...
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2026 industry trends from economic development experts

As the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) marks 100 years of shaping the profession, the Greater Richmond Partnership hosted the inaugu...
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Data dashboard showcases region’s economic impact

RICHMOND, Va. (May 7, 2026) – The Greater Richmond Partnership (GRP) is proud to unveil an interactive dashboard providing indicators for the region...
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Virginia to return to multi-state greenhouse gas partnership

Virginia is rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) this year with Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s signature on several recent clean energ...
Ric to Cancun direct flight
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Breeze Announces Nonstop Service from Greater Richmond to Cancún Beaches

Twice weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays starting in January 2027 Starting in January, Richmond travelers seeking sun and fun can catch a quick, no...
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Richmond, VA is worth the trip this weekend according to New York Times

Richmond has it all. History, incredible food, craft beer, and rapids right in the city. Here’s a taste of what a perfect 36 hours looks like. F...
Expansion brings DPR, OES and EIG teams together, strengthening integrated delivery for complex projects in Central Virginia
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Family of companies expands in Greater Richmond to support workforce growth

DPR Construction has expanded its Richmond-area office in Henrico County, completing a 9,100 square foot build-out at its Innsbrook facility to accomm...
Sapporo Beer Celebration
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Sapporo consolidates all U.S. brewing to Richmond

As the craft beer industry contracts nationwide, a global brewer is consolidating its American future in Greater Richmond Greater Richmond is becoming...
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Financing tool accelerates sustainable growth in Richmond

The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program is a financing tool created by the federal government to aid property owners in funding...
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Greater Richmond climbs Brookings metro rankings thanks to racial inclusion

Greater Richmond is gaining national attention for something that matters more than just regional economic growth, but who benefits from it. In the la...
Richmond NEXT - Ep 1: Building Resilient Companies, feat. Damian Klute, EY & Jennifer Wakefield
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What makes a region resilience-ready? Greater Richmond has some answers.

EY’s Damian Klute has worked across the globe. He chose Greater Richmond — and he’ll tell you exactly why.  When companies think ...
Richmond is great for young careers
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New York Times names Richmond a top small-city career hub

A New York Times list named Richmond as one of the nation’s top 20 small cities where people can have a “big” career. The list named 20 small c...
Greater Richmond, Virginia, ranks #1 in food and beverage worker productivity
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Greater Richmond #1 for Food & Beverage worker productivity 

Greater Richmond, Virginia, ranks #1 in Food and Beverage worker productivity among all U.S. metro areas with 1 million or more people, generating $2....
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Robins School of Business ranks as a Top 20 undergraduate business school

Poets&Quants for Undergrads has named the University of Richmond’s business school a top 20 school for the fifth consecutive year. The Univers...
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In a changing trade landscape, global companies still find opportunity in Greater Richmond

Global trade policy may be shifting, but the fundamentals driving international investment remain the same. Executives from companies in Germany, Aust...
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The LEGO Group unveils solar plans, doubles jobs in Chesterfield

The LEGO Group revealed plans for a solar park at its U.S. factory, LEGO Manufacturing Virginia. The project will significantly expand the site’s on...
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New startup developed on VCU science could have wide-ranging impact in health care

The invention from VCU chemistry professor Xuewei Wang is being evaluated for the marketplace, and the applications could extend to multiple biomarker...
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Greater Richmond competes globally. Our air service should, too.

Every day, over 300 passengers enter Richmond International Airport, passport in hand, and after one or more connections, end their journey in Europe....
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Kane joins GRP as Senior Director of Research

The Greater Richmond Partnership (GRP) announces that Joe Kane has joined the team as Senior Director of Research. Kane will support business developm...
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Study: Greater Richmond #4 for young couples

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Virginia State University plans new urban agriculture school facilities on campus

Virginia State University is planning to consolidate its agricultural programming at a new complex on its campus in southern Chesterfield, as it also ...
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Electrical contractor Rosendin to create 250 jobs at Greater Richmond facility

RICHMOND, Va. (March 10, 2026) – The Greater Richmond Partnership (GRP) announces that Rosendin, the largest employee-owned electrical contractor in...
VCU Ranks in Top 50
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VCU’s health sciences rank in top 50 for NIH research funding

Eleven out of 23 units ranked in the top 25 Eleven of Virginia Commonwealth University’s health sciences schools and departments rank in the top 25 ...
Richmond National Group’s Henrico County Expansion
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Virginia-founded insurance firm expands again in Henrico County

Specialty Insurance Provider’s $1.75 Million Expansion Will Create 75 New Jobs in Greater Richmond Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that ...
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Delta Citation breaks ground on 43,000 sq.ft. industrial facility at Hanover Air Park

Commercial real estate developer Delta Citation has commenced construction on a new ±43,000 square foot ground-up, design-build industrial warehouse ...
BIG Dipper Conference
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Watch the Bigger Dipper Conference on strategic growth in Greater Richmond

The RVA Advantage – Strategic Growth In a Dynamic Region The next Big Dipper Innovation Experience is on May12-14, 2026, but let’s revisit...
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Building what protects America: Greater Richmond’s defense manufacturing edge

Greater Richmond, encompassing the counties of Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield and the City of Richmond, has evolved into a manufacturing center for su...
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Task force created to help Richmond, VA Airport land direct international flights

Richmond International Airport’s efforts to land its first direct transatlantic international flight are continuing behind the scenes.  CEO Per...
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Peterson retiring after 15 years with GRP

RICHMOND, Va. (Feb. 25, 2026) – The Greater Richmond Partnership (GRP) announces that Chuck Peterson, CEcD, is retiring as Vice President of Researc...

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