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For second year in a row, GRP ranks among Top Economic Development Organizations
May 3, 2023
RICHMOND, VA – The Greater Richmond Partnership, lead regional economic development organization (EDO) for the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico in Virginia, announces it was awarded a 2023 Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development. This prestigious ranking by Site Selection Magazine places GRP among the top 20 economic development organizations in the nation.
“Last year was our best year in the last 20 years with major projects from companies like The LEGO Group, CoStar Group, EAB and Walgreens,” says GRP President + CEO Jennifer Wakefield.
“Together with our state and local partners at the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico, we are seeing unprecedented activity. Every company right now is looking at how we can help them meet their sustainability goals as well as diverse hiring goals. We are well positioned for both.”
Site Selection Magazine is a leading provider of economic development news. This is the second consecutive year the publication ranked GRP among the top 20 U.S. economic development organizations.
Other publications have ranked GRP among the top economic development organizations as well. Most recently, Business Facilities Magazine ranked GRP a top economic development organization for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
About the 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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