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Greater Richmond’s Fortune 1000 Momentum: A Decade of Growth

Greater Richmond, Virginia, has steadily built a reputation as a hub for corporate success stories. Over the past 10 years, an increasing number of Fo...
Jennifer Wakefield receives the 2025 Excellence in Public Relations Award at the 78th Annual Virginia Public Relations Awards hosted by PRSA Richmond.
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GRP’s Wakefield recognized with Excellence in Public Relations

Greater Richmond Partnership President and CEO Jennifer Wakefield was honored with the prestigious Excellence in Public Relations award by the Richmon...
AI Ready RVA
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Local group positions the region as the most AI-ready city in the country

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the workforce and economy, AI Ready RVA is stepping up to ensure the region’s people, businesses and ins...
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Greater Richmond ranks among Top 10 Healthiest U.S. Cities

Virginia’s Richmond Region has secured a spot as the No. 9 city in the nation for supporting a healthy lifestyle, according to a new study by Co...
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Richmond named one of America’s Best Places to Live for 2nd year in a row

Greater Richmond continues to earn its reputation as one of America’s most livable cities. For the second year in a row, Richmond has secured a spot...
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Tips for relocating or expanding your business to the U.S.

Expanding your business to the United States is a significant step for international companies that have already seen success in their home market and...
Governor Glenn Youngkin and local leaders cut a ceremonial ribbon at an Amazon facility opening, surrounded by partners and employees under celebratory confetti.
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Chief Executive: Virginia in Top 10 for Best States for Business

Virginia earned a spot in the top 10 of Chief Executive magazine’s 2025 Best and Worst States for Business, rising three places to 9th place. Over t...
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Program aims to incentivize premier office spaces in Henrico

Cities across the U.S. face rising office vacancies due to increasing remote work schedules, outdated spaces and evolving workforce expectations and t...
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Greater Richmond arts take center stage

From top ranking exhibits to world-class performing arts groups, the Richmond Region offers a rich cultural experience for both locals and visitors. P...
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Topsoe wins the 2025 Community Impact award

Topsoe’s $400 million investment in Greater Richmond has earned the company recognition in Trade & Industry Development’s 2025 CiCi Awards for...
Panelists and board members from the Greater Richmond Partnership's 2025–2030 Strategic Plan launch discuss regional economic growth at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
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Greater Richmond Partnership launches new strategic plan

The Greater Richmond Partnership (GRP) is entering a new era of economic development with a strategic plan designed to shape the future of the region....
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Expansions underway for Hanover industrial spaces

Four new industrial buildings are planned for the Crescent Business Center in Hanover County. Merrit Construction Services recently secured the buildi...
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Richmond housing now 17 percent more affordable than the U.S. average

The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), a nationally recognized authority in economic, community and workforce research, finds a sligh...
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Webinar: Richmond manufacturers highlight region’s assets

The Greater Richmond Partnership (GRP) hosted a webinar in October 2024 with Business Facilities magazine, a leading trade publication for economic de...
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The Port of Virginia leads in modern logistics and sustainability

Recent investments at The Port of Virginia have elevated its efficiency and sustainability. Thanks to continued groundbreaking achievements through it...
Topsoe claims Business Facilities award
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Greater Richmond claims STEM Impact Award for Topsoe

Business Facilities magazine, a leading source for economic development news, announces winners of its annual Impact Awards every January. The publica...
A ribbon-cutting ceremony at an Amazon facility featuring a group of people in business attire standing in front of the main entrance. Confetti is released as two individuals cut the blue ribbon with Amazon logos.
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Region bolsters key industries and explores new trends in 2024 

Company investments, expansions and openings across the region strengthened Greater Richmond’s economy in 2024. The region’s number of internation...
META data center campus in Henrico, Virginia
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Subsea fiber connects Greater Richmond to the world

Immediate data transmission is critical for business today. Companies, especially in the information technology (IT) industry, rely on the high-speed ...
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Public transit supports Greater Richmond’s success 

Public transportation in Greater Richmond has made great strides to improve both the region’s accessibility and the quality of life for residents. F...
Sal Mancuso earns GRP's Ukrops Economic Development Service Award
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GRP recognizes Mancuso with Ukrops Economic Development Service Award

“One of the things that I truly admire about Sal Mancusco is that he is a proponent for job creation,” said Charlene Whitfield, GRP Immediate Past...
Greater Richmond Cost of Living
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Greater Richmond ~7 percent more affordable than U.S. average

Despite rising costs across the nation, Greater Richmond remains an affordable location. With a Cost of Living Index of 93.4 in Q2 of 2024, Greater Ri...
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Increased corporate sustainability bolsters Greater Richmond

Greater Richmond is known for its robust sustainability efforts and environmentally friendly initiatives, shaping itself as an ideal location for ecol...
Construction Site of Riverfront Amphitheater
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New real estate developments arise in Greater Richmond

As Greater Richmond economic development blossoms, so does the region’s quality of life. Since announcing new Greater Richmond operations, companies...
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Richmond International Airport soars with top honors 

Richmond International Airport (RIC) continues to garner accolades for its ease of navigation, strategic infrastructure and more. RIC rightfully earns...
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CNBC ranks Virginia education #1 with help from Greater Richmond

In this year’s list from CNBC of the Top States for Business, Virginia claimed the #1 overall ranking plus the #1 ranking for education. Virginia’...
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Greater Richmond ranks among Top 10 for Tech Talent

Business Facilities magazine recognized Greater Richmond among the Best Metros for Tech Talent for the third consecutive year. Greater Richmond contin...
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CNBC: Virginia is the #1 Top State for Business

This year, Virginia reclaimed the top spot among CNBC’s annual list of America’s Top States for Business, marking its sixth time ranking #1. Virgi...
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Low natural disaster risk draws data centers to Richmond

Greater Richmond is a prime location for facilities like data centers thanks to the region’s minimal risk of extreme weather conditions and robust h...
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12 Fortune 1000 companies in Greater Richmond, up one from last year

Fortune magazine published its 70th annual list of the top 1,000 public and private companies in the U.S. ranked by total revenue. Greater Richmond is...
Port of Virginia
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The Port of Virginia: Greater Richmond’s gateway to the world

In a groundbreaking achievement, The Port of Virginia announced it has completed its clean energy goals for all terminals eight years ahead of schedul...

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