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issue date / #:
May 21, 2009 / 74
headlines:
 Biocontrol Ltd. Establishes U.S. Operation
Planned SportsQuest Project Grows
Mass Mutual Hiring Sales Agents
Marriott Renovation Underway
VCU Medical Research Building Dedicated
Sports Backers Ranks #1
Tinh Phan Wins State and Regional SBA Awards
2009 Employer All Stars Chosen
Technology Award Winners Named
issue date / #:
April 21, 2009 / 73
headlines:
 Richmond is a North American City of the Future
Liberty National to Hire 100 in Greater Richmond
Worth Higgins Expands
First Market and Union Bankshares to Merge
Aspen Products Exceeds First-Year Goals
CRT/tanaka Buys Livingston Communications
Top Notch Richmond Connects
GRTC Adding Ashland Service
VCU Building Rated Platinum
Greater Richmond is No Longer “Recession Proof”
Sixth Annual Hispanic Business Conference and Gala
issue date / #:
March 25, 2009 / 72
headlines:
 British Auto Insurer Chooses Greater Richmond
Tyson Expands in Hanover
Verizon Adding 60 Jobs
Jobs for the Present and Future
Virginia in Top 10 States for Business
Sixth Annual Spring UK Marketing Mission
New VCU President Named
CRT/tanaka Buys New York Firm
TV Pilot Filming in Richmond
Richmond’s Riverlife Celebration Debuts May 15-16
issue date / #:
February 17, 2009 / 71
headlines:
 Weathering the Recession
Southern Design Chooses Chesterfield
Smartbox Acquires California Company
Hanover County Rated AAA
Hilton Garden Inn Opens Downtown
CarMax Named a Top Place to Work
Jefferson Hotel Wins Five Stars for Ninth Year
University of Richmond Rated Best Value
VMFA MUSE Awards
issue date / #:
January 27, 2009 / 70
headlines:
 SNAPSHOT 2008 – GREATER RICHMOND NEWS OF THE YEAR
New International Companies
New Domestic Companies
Expansions
Strong Construction Activity at VCU
Downtown Broad Street Update
More Downtown Projects
Virginia Biotechnology Research Park
Major Mixed Use Projects
New Hotels
Other Newsmakers
Accolades for Virginia and Greater Richmond
issue date / #:
December 5, 2008 / 69
headlines:
 Partnership Responds to Changing Economy with Plan
Greater Richmond Ranks in Top 10 for Business
Food Company to Open Plant, Bring 260 Jobs to Chesterfield
Capital One to Buy Chevy Chase Bank
Afton Chemical Expanding Downtown
64 Express Barge Service Inaugurated
Reynolds Crossing Opens in Henrico County
issue date / #:
October 30, 2008 / 68
headlines:
 Lumberg Automation Turnaround Saves 70 Area Jobs
CarMax Makes Top Employers List
Venture Forum Picks 10 Companies to Watch
MeadWestvaco Buys Stake in Indian Manufacturer
Assistance for Laid Off Workers
Critical Care Hospital Dedicated
Partnership Refunding on Track for 2009-2014
Building a Better Richmond, Part I: An Afternoon with Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr.
issue date / #:
September 18, 2008 / 67
headlines:
 German Firm Chooses Chesterfield
Altria Buying UST
Brink’s Home Security to Stand Alone
Chesterfield Adopts Incentive Program
Virginia and Israel Sign R&D Agreement
Richmond Area Wages are Second Highest
Photo Contest Winners Picked
Partnership Annual Report Available
Greater Richmond Workforce Directory Available Online
60th Virginia Conference on World Trade, October 15-16, 2008
issue date / #:
August 26, 2008 / 66
headlines:
 Virginia is Best for Business for Third Time
Commuting is Easy in Richmond Area
Aspen Products is Up and Running
Alfa Laval Continues Expansion
Owens & Minor to Buy Burrows Company
University of Richmond in Asia
New Director for Planning Agency
Essential Mandarin Chinese for Everyday Use
Mark Your Calendar - ProcureCon ASIA 2008
issue date / #:
July 30, 2008 / 65
headlines:
 Virginia Ranked Second by CNBC
Virginia in Top Ten for Technology and Science
Steel Company Plans Move from Manassas to Richmond
“My Greater Richmond” Photo Contest Launched
Partnership Signs Agreement with Nottingham City Council
Riverfront Investment Group Adds Associates
British Firm Buying Hilb Rogal & Hobbs
Outlet Mall Proposed for Hanover County
Wyeth to Sell Landmark Building
VCU’s WoundStat Approved for Military Use
Florida Executive to Head Greater Richmond Chamber
Port of Richmond Has New Director
Mark Your Calendar for September Events
issue date / #:
July 8, 2008 / 64
headlines:
 Partnership Optimistic about Regional Business Climate
Program Reports Positive News on Job Growth
Six Schools Among Nation’s Best
Transit System Tops in Nation
Alfa Laval Expands with Acquisition
Investment Firm Helping Chinese Companies Go Public
Australia Seeks Trade with Virginia
Business First Program Recognized for Achievements
Virginia Hispanic Chamber Job Fair July 12, 2008
Retail Marketing Expo August 5, 2008
Carib Fest August 9, 2008
issue date / #:
May 20, 2008 / 63
headlines:
 Mazda Opens Chesterfield Center
Colfax Goes Public with IPO
Local Entrepreneur Wins National SBA Award
University of Richmond Ranked by BusinessWeek
VCU and William and Mary to Address Health Policy
Regional Visioning Process Gains Support
Employer All Star Awards Honor Workforce Excellence
Fantastic 50 Showcases High Growth Firms
GRTC 2008 Technology Award Winners Featured
Celebrate World Trade Day on May 23, 2008
issue date / #:
April 22, 2008 / 62
headlines:
 Coffee Company Chooses Hanover County
Altria Headquarters Relocates to Region
Israeli Biotech Firm and Massey Cancer Center Partner on Clinical Study
Obetech Signs Joint Venture Agreement with Swedish Company
New Fortune 1000 List Available
VCU Gets Top Rankings from U.S. News & World Report
A Quick Start for Manufacturing and Trades Workers
Employer All Star Awards Breakfast, May 7, 2008
GRTC Technology Awards Gala, May 14, 2008
VACC Gateway India, May 15, 2008
issue date / #:
March 20, 2008 / 61
headlines:
 Forbes Names Metro Richmond 7th Best City for Business and Careers
Aspen Products Opens in Richmond
Bostwick Laboratories IPO
W.M. Jordan Celebrates Office Expansion
Skybus Adds Service to St. Augustine
Area Defense Companies are Growing
Richmond Gains as an Advertising Center
Area Employers Plan to Add Staff
Incentives Aid Economic Development
Best Partnership Practices in Career and Technical Education
issue date / #:
February 20, 2008 / 60
headlines:
 Mazda Picks Chesterfield for New Operations
GlaxoSmithKline Comes to Region
Edelman Financial Opens Center in Henrico
Alfa Laval Growing through Acquisitions
Insmed Receives Grant for Clinical Trials
Greater Richmond Firms Plan to Add 2,200 Jobs
CEOs Rank Virginia Fourth in 2008
Air Canada to Provide Richmond-Toronto Service
Monument Avenue 10-K Achieves National Status
Partnership Update
VCU Brandcenter is New Name for Award Winning Program
College to Career Fair, February 27, 2008
Vision Check on Economic Development, March 6, 2008
Central Virginia Franchise & Finance Expo, March 1-2, 2008
Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events
issue date / #:
January 23, 2008 / 59
headlines:
 SNAPSHOT 2007 – GREATER RICHMOND NEWS OF THE YEAR
Philip Morris USA in the News
More New Facilities
Company Expansions
Virginia Biotechnology Research Park News
Airport Update
Continued Growth at VCU
Ft. Lee Expanding South of Greater Richmond
Ten Hotels Under Construction
Downtown Development
Accolades for Virginia and Greater Richmond
Other Newsmakers
issue date / #:
November 30, 2007 / 58
headlines:
 Resort Hotel Association Moves To Tobacco Row
Rolls-Royce Announces Aircraft Engine Plant
First-Run Theaters Coming to the Boulevard
Downtown Master Plan in Process
New Technical High School Proposed
Latest Accolades for Greater Richmond
Putting the Future Together
Hotel Jefferson Earns Five Diamonds Again
Benefit from VCU Engineering’s Research, December 5, 2007
Save the Date – January 23, 2008 – for International Networking
Happy holidays and best wishes for 2008 from everyone at the Greater Richmond Partnership!
issue date / #:
October 24, 2007 / 57
headlines:
 backaldrin of America LLC to Open in Hanover County
Altria to Add to Region’s Fortunes
Greater Richmond Rates Well in 2007 Traffic Study
Richmond’s Monument Avenue One of APA’s “Great Streets”
New International Center at University of Richmond
Reed Smith Expanding in China
Executive Office Facility Opening in Henrico
Small Business Boot Camp Offered
Digital Multi-Cultural TV Channel Begins November 5th
Comments Wanted for Workforce Services Directory
Chamber Report Shows Area’s Strengths
issue date / #:
September 24, 2007 / 56
headlines:
 DOW JONES MARKETWATCH RATES RICHMOND AREA THIRD IN THE U.S.; TOPS IN THE EAST
issue date / #:
August 23, 2007 / 55
headlines:
 Greater Richmond in Top Ten for Business Opportunity
University of Richmond a “Hot College” for International Studies
Philip Morris Providing Relocation Assistance
Record Year for Airport
Greater Richmond’s Foreclosure Rate is Lowest
State and Region Score with Accolades
PrecisionIR Expanding Webcasting Business
W.M. Jordan/Versar Joint Venture Awarded BRAC Contract
VCU Engineering Career Fair, September 20, 2007
Hire Spiders Career Fair, September 19, 2007
BIZ LINC, September 27, 2007
Procurement Conference Asia 2007, October 16, 2007
issue date / #:
July 13, 2007 / 54
headlines:
 Virginia is Best for Business for the Second Year
Greater Richmond Ranks Eighth for Attraction and Recruitment
Richmond Area is Good for Relocating Families
HCA Adding Jobs in Chesterfield
Philip Morris Moving North Carolina Operations to Richmond
MeadWestvaco Breaks Ground in Downtown Richmond
Rheingold Opens in Henrico County
Indage Group Plans Virginia Operations
Greater Richmond’s Business Gains and Losses
Discover China Travel Seminar August 8, 2007
Mark Your Calendar – VCU Engineering Career Fair September 20, 2007
Mark Your Calendar – Essential Chinese for Everyday Use Starts September 11, 2007
Breaking News – Richmond Downtown Master Plan Update Begins – Your Vision, Your City, Your Future
issue date / #:
May 2, 2007 / 53
headlines:
 Latest Accolades Give High Marks to Greater Richmond
Another Low Cost Air Carrier to Serve Greater Richmond
HYPE for Young Professionals
Greater Richmond’s Fortune 1000 Headquarters
Virginia Business Delegation Visits India
State Capitol Reopens Following Renovation
New School of Nursing Education Building Opens
Hispanic Gala and Trade Conference
Greater Richmond - Where America’s Business Began
Queen Elizabeth’s Visit Celebrates 1607-2007
Gateway Asia 2007 Celebrates Asian Pacific Heritage Month in May
John Snow to Speak at World Trade Day Luncheon, May 23, 2007
issue date / #:
April 5, 2007 / 52
headlines:
 Richmond Area is Hot for Relocations and Expansions
Virginia Again Ranks #1 with Pollina
W.M. Jordan Expanding
Albemarle Opens Technical Center in China
Atlanta’s Traffic a Negative for MeadWestvaco
Partnership’s Board Featured in CEO Newsletter
New Program Assists Local Companies
Marketing Agreement with Kent, UK
Robins School Moves Up in Business Week Ranking
New Virginia Israel Biosciences Commercialization Center
Greater Richmond Companies that Care
Timmons Honored for Engineering Excellence
CarMax Receives LEED Designation
New Uses for DuPont’s Nomex ®
Top Employers for Women
Public Forums on “The Changing Face of Manufacturing”
Hong Kong Economic Development Official to Speak April 17, 2007
Virginia Workforce Readiness Forum April 26, 2007
Employer All Star Awards Breakfast May 2, 2007
Upcoming Events from the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce
issue date / #:
February 16, 2007 / 51
headlines:
 SNAPSHOT 2006 – GREATER RICHMOND NEWS OF THE YEAR
Greater Richmond’s Ninth Fortune 500 Headquarters
More New Facilities
Existing Local Companies Expand
Environmentally Friendly Development
Strong Activity at Biotech Research Park
Airport News
Major Cultural Milestones
Activities Celebrate 2007
Other Greater Richmond Newsmakers
Accolades for Greater Richmond in 2006
issue date / #:
January 24, 2007 / 50
headlines:
 Virginia is the Best State for Children
Richmond Featured in USA TODAY
Economic Development Outlook
Hopes and Predictions for Greater Richmond in 2007
Biagi Bros. Opens Distribution Center
Guardian Horse Bedding
CarMax and Capital One are Among Best Places to Work
Filtrona Fibertec Expanding in China
Martin Agency Lands Wal-Mart Account
VCU Community Involvement Gets Recognition and Funding
Partnership’s Website Cited as a Good Example
Marketing Greater Richmond in Kent, England
New Workforce Services Directory is Available
Workers Compensation Symposium April 5, 2007
issue date / #:
December 7, 2006 / 49
headlines:
 Richmond Metro Area is Very Competitive
U.S. Citizens Choose North Carolina and Virginia
MeadWestvaco Chooses Downtown Richmond
Commonwealth Biotechnologies to Buy Australian Firm
Intrinergy to Operate Energy Plants for U.S. Pipe
Performance Fibers Expanding South Korean Operations
Sustainability Park Opens in Chesterfield
RIC’s Expanded Terminal Opens
Port of Richmond Gets New Service
Jefferson Hotel Maintains Five-Star and Five-Diamond Ratings
issue date / #:
October 30, 2006 / 48
headlines:
 Bass Pro to Anchor Hanover County Development
MeadWestvaco Found “Must-Haves” in Greater Richmond
John Luke on the Future of Manufacturing
Luck Stone Expanding Its Headquarters
Biotech Park Tenants Raise Over $26 Million
Fitch Upgrades Hanover County’s Bond Rating to AAA
Bon Secours in Working Mother’s Top Ten
Business Leaders Talk to Students about Ethics
VCU Business School Receives $2.5 Million Gift
Virginia Awarded $1.5 Million Workforce Grant
FORTUNE Magazine Special Section on Virginia
Partnership Names New VP of Existing Business Services
Telework!Va Provides Incentives for Telecommuting
Virginia Light Rail Symposium Coming November 17th
Essential Chinese for Everyday Use with Yupeng Lai
issue date / #:
September 8, 2006 / 47
headlines:
 Virginia is Number 1 for Business
Pro-Business Climate A Key for MeadWestvaco
Greater Richmond’s Low Unemployment a Positive Factor
ClearPoint to Locate in Biotech Park
Qimonda IPO and Expansion
Snag-A-Job Receives Funding
Saxon Capital to be Purchased by Morgan Stanley
MeadWestvaco Has New Product for Foodservice Operations
QubicaAMF on the Travel Channel
Henrico County to Get Westin Hotel
VCU in Top 12 in Computer Competition
Wichita Visitors to Learn from Greater Richmond
Upcoming AABAC/Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Events
Visit the Partnership’s Target Industry Websites
issue date / #:
August 3, 2006 / 46
headlines:
 Richmond is Sixth Best City to Get a Job
Partnership Board News and Initiatives for 2006-2007
MeadWestvaco Moving into Temporary Headquarters
UNICCO Establishes Office in Greater Richmond
Performance Fibers Expands European Presence
Cadmus Communications and Periscope Form Asian Joint Venture
Owens & Minor to Acquire McKesson Medical-Surgical Assets
HRH to Buy Assets of Chicago Firm
Hamilton Beach/Procter Silex Merging with Applica
Commonwealth Biotechnologies Forms Strategic Alliance
Airport Terminal Renovation Nears Completion
Chesterfield Delegation Visits Gravesham, England
Virginia Indians Travel to England to Commemorate 1607
Mayor Wilder on Education
New Chairman of Asian American Society of Central Virginia
VCU International Business Program Begins September 5, 2006
2006 Greater Richmond Compensation Survey: Participate and Save $295
Visit the Partnership’s Target Industry Websites
issue date / #:
June 14, 2006 / 45
headlines:
 American Idol Finalist Gives Greater Richmond a Boost
WILink to be Acquired
LandAmerica Joint Venture with Indecomm Global Services
Historic Tax Credits for Rehabilitation
New Financing Program Available
Passport to Success: Business Immigration Forum 2006
VCU Summer Language Immersion Programs
New Joint Degree Program Offered
Reynolds Center is Home for Virginia Business History
Duathlon Championships Coming to Greater Richmond in 2007
The Work Factory is Open
WORKMAGAZINE TV on the Partnership's Web Site
issue date / #:
May 15, 2006 / 44
headlines:
 Greater Richmond is One of Inc. Magazine’s Hottest Large Cities
Kiplinger’s 50 Smart Places to Live Includes Richmond
Forbes’ Best Cities for Business and Careers
A Vacation Destination That “Won’t Break the Bank”
U of R Business School in Business Week’s Top 25
Sports Backers Win National Award
DuPont Adding Capacity and Jobs in Chesterfield County
Former Miller & Rhoads to Become Hilton Hotel
Gala Dinner Celebrates Founding of the Virginia Company
VCU Team Wins Microsoft Software Competition for Second Year
World Trade Day Luncheon May 24, 2006
issue date / #:
April 17, 2006 / 43
headlines:
 WORKMAGAZINE TV Show, Thursday, April 20, 2006
JetBlue Begins Richmond Service
Richmond Market Profiled in Wall Street Journal
MeadWestvaco Picks Temporary Space
German Photonics Company’s Location is Textbook Economic Development Case
Greater Richmond Business Briefs from Virginia NewsWire
Milken’s Best Performing Cities Index Tracks Growth
Virginia is Second Most Business-Friendly State
Greater Richmond Nightlife in the Washington Post
Reminder: AABAC Gateway Indian April 20, 2006
issue date / #:
March 20, 2006 / 42
headlines:
 MeadWestvaco’s John Luke Comments on Greater Richmond
Relationships Important to MeadWestvaco and NASCAR
Op-Ed Articles on Research and Development in Greater Richmond
Greater Richmond Companies Among Fortune’s Most Admired
Virginia is Eighth Most Livable State
Governor’s School Receives National Awards
VCU Hosts Regional FIRST Robotics Competition
Systems Biology Summit, March 29-31, 2006
Upcoming AABAC Events
issue date / #:
February 21, 2006 / 41
headlines:
 MeadWestvaco Chooses Greater Richmond for its Corporate Headquarters
issue date / #:
February 2, 2006 / 40
headlines:
 Gottschalk Named Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade
LG Action Sports World Tour Coming to Riverfront
CarMax on Fortune List
Philip Morris USA’s R&T Center is One of 2005’s Biggest Deals
Honeywell Acquires Tridium
California Firm Opens Richmond Office
Commonwealth Biotechnologies Going Global
Richmond Air Service Review and Outlook
Award for Workforce Flexibility Added to All Star Program
Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming AABAC Events
Partnership News
issue date / #:
January 17, 2006 / 39
headlines:
 SNAPSHOT 2005 – GREATER RICHMOND NEWS OF THE YEAR
Major New Development Projects
Widespread Expansions by Existing Firms
Low Cost Air Service
VCU’s Continued Growth
Downtown Revitalization Ongoing
Accolades for Greater Richmond in 2005
More 2005 Area Newsmakers
issue date / #:
December 2, 2005 / 38
headlines:
 HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE GREATER RICHMOND PARTNERSHIP, INC.
Meadowville Chosen for IT Center
Redemtech to Locate in Chesterfield
Hirschler Fleischler Moving to Tobacco Row’s Edgeworth Building
VCU’s Monroe Park Campus Expansion Underway
Jefferson Hotel Receives Five Diamonds
River Lofts Receives National Award
Richmond’s a Top City for Dogs
First Big Idea Conference a Big Success
Gateway India December 8, 2005
Partnership Homepage Redesigned
issue date / #:
November 2, 2005 / 37
headlines:
 Newmarket Trading Group to Locate in Hanover
JetBlue to Serve RIC in 2006
New Website Features Logistics Operations and News
CapTech Ventures Develops RFID Software
Markel Announces New Insurance Unit
Cadmus Expands Global Packaging Solutions in the Caribbean Rim
Payerpath, Amentra and Tridium Among Virginia’s Fast 50
12 Local Companies to Watch
Paragon Commercial Bank to Open
Partnership Celebrates 11 Years at Annual Meeting
Web Portal Provides Information for Virginia Business
Starting A Business for Spanish Speakers, November 7 - December 12
Reminder: What’s the Big Idea? Conference November 11
Greater Richmond Region Looks Toward 2010
issue date / #:
October 1, 2005 / 36
headlines:
 AirTran’s Inflight Magazine Showcases Greater Richmond
New Chinese Website Markets Greater Richmond
Owens & Minor Honored for Business Ethics
Bon Secours and VCU Health System Among the Best for Working Mothers
Martin Agency’s Gecko Shares Ad Award Honors
VCU Adcenter Wins Award for Creativity
Reminder: New Awards to Celebrate Growth Companies October 5
Reminder: China-America Festival of Film and Culture October 5-9
Capital Connection & Corporate Growth Conference October 6
Program Features Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty October 27
What’s the Big Idea? Conference November 11
issue date / #:
September 2, 2005 / 35
headlines:
 Merit Medical Systems Chooses Greater Richmond
First Chinese Headquarters Opens
SafeSurgeons Opens Office
Genworth Operations in Japan
Airport Passenger Traffic Setting Records
Study of Local Work Force Underway
AARP Recognizes Bon Secours and VCU
China-America Festival of Film and Culture October 5-9
New Awards to Celebrate Growth Companies on October 5th
Orientation Program for New Executives
Franchise Management Certification Program Offered
issue date / #:
July 28, 2005 / 34
headlines:
 Wyeth Announces Investment
Genworth Adds Jobs
Credit Union Opens New Operations Center
Albemarle Expanding in China
AirTran and Airport Update
Richmond Area Rates Five Stars
Midlothian One of the Best Places to Live
Partnership Rates Well with Peers
Partnership News and Initiatives
FAQ About the Partnership
issue date / #:
June 21, 2005 / 33
headlines:
 Forbes Rates Greater Richmond Among the Best
Inc. Rates Greater Richmond in Top 25
2005 Unwired Cities Study Ranks Richmond Metro Area 39th
Low Traffic Congestion in Greater Richmond
Technology Stars Honored at GRTC Gala
UPS To Buy Overnite
VCU Students Win National Microsoft Honors
issue date / #:
May 10, 2005 / 32
headlines:
 Pearson Chooses Chesterfield County for Call Center
Region’s Business Climate Gets Good Marks
Richmond Metro Area Rates Well in Unemployment
Six Area Firms Among Fantastic 50
Employer All Star Awards
Business Appreciation Week, May 15-21, 2005
AABAC ProcureCon 2005, May 19th
ASIANet International Business Seminars, June 3, 2005
World Trade Day, May 25, 2005
Billboards Welcome AirTran to Greater Richmond
issue date / #:
April 14, 2005 / 31
headlines:
 New Philip Morris USA Research and Technology Center Announced
Air Tran to Start Low Cost Service in June
Greater Richmond’s Fortune Headquarters
Marketing Mission to China and Korea
issue date / #:
March 22, 2005 / 30
headlines:
 Partnership Marketing Mission to the UK
BrandSeed Expands in Chesterfield
Supply Room Companies Care
Webcasting Company Growing in Chesterfield
Airport Update
VCU Adcenter Rated First in the Nation
2007 Celebration Begins in 2005
Council of CEOs Report
New VP Business Development
issue date / #:
February 7, 2005 / 29
headlines:
 Greater Richmond’s First Accolade of 2005
Visit Hanover County on the Web
Cavalier Telephone to Add 150 Jobs, Consolidate at New Center
Performance Fibers Splits from Honeywell, Adds Jobs
CarMax on Fortune’s List of Best Places to Work
Efforts to Attract Chinese Investment Featured
Richmond’s International Flavor
Greater Richmond Competes for NASCAR Hall of Fame
James River Park System is Best Urban Park
Consultant Named for Joint Life Sciences Efforts
International Executive Forum on New US Tax Laws is February 15th
Multicultural Capital Access Forum Is February 17th
issue date / #:
January 3, 2005 / 28
headlines:
 SNAPSHOT 2004 – GREATER RICHMOND NEWS OF THE YEAR
Manufacturing Activity Picks Up
Four New Distribution Centers
Strong Office and Financial Services Activity
Research and Development Projects
Airport Improvements Ongoing
Downtown Renaissance Continues
VCU Moves Forward
Air Quality Upgraded
Accolades Awarded to Greater Richmond in 2004
issue date / #:
December 20, 2004 / 27
headlines:
 Happy Holidays!
Chesterfield County To Purchase Meadowville Technology Park
Manpower Survey Predicts Hiring
Genworth Sponsors “The Apprentice”
Greater Richmond’s Economic Strength
More on Greater Richmond’s Four Local Partners
Timmons Group Expanding To New Headquarters
issue date / #:
November 23, 2004 / 26
headlines:
 Delta Lowers Air Fares from Richmond
Route 288 Now Open
Creative Incubator in Shockoe Bottom
Asian American Business Assistance Center is “New but Aggressive”
$9.5 Million Awarded to VCU to Help Workers with Disabilities
Agecroft and Virginia House Featured
issue date / #:
November 4, 2004 / 25
headlines:
 Greater Richmond is 15th Best Real Estate Market
Update on Airport Improvements
Biochip Research at VCU
Partnership Staff Changes
Three New Partnership Publications Available
Finance Seminar December 3rd
issue date / #:
October 5, 2004 / 24
headlines:
 Tredegar Film Products Expanding
Good News on Traffic Congestion
Air Quality Rating Improves
Richmond Metro Ranks Well for Logistics Operations
Best Employers for Working Mothers
VCU’s Creative Writing Program Gains Support, Recognition
Canadian Honorary Consul for Virginia Chosen
VEDA Honors Ukrop Brothers and Wingfield
2004 Capital Connection & Corporate Growth Conference November 16th
issue date / #:
September 1, 2004 / 23
headlines:
 Richmond Region to Celebrate in 2007
Maymont Featured in the Washington Post
Federal Grant to Help RIC Attract Low Cost Air Carrier
Partnership’s Board of Directors for FY 2005
Partnership SunTrust Open Spot
International Business Certificate Program at VCU
Plant Engineering and Maintenance Summit, September 14th
Saxon Capital Expands in Greater Richmond
issue date / #:
August 9, 2004 / 22
headlines:
 Greater Richmond Ranks High for Business – Again!
Fiorucci Foods Expands
bayMountain Grows, Moves Operations
Rocketts Landing Gets New Owners
Genworth Profiled in Richmond.com
Op-Ed Looks at Charlotte’s Success
Richmond’s Economy Maintains A Steady Flow
Richmond Region 2007 Selects President
Brochure on Business Start-Up Costs Available
Introducing AABAC and Dominion Asia Review
issue date / #:
July 1, 2004 / 21
headlines:
 Cooperation Brings Economic Benefits
Latest Accolade for the Area
Evergreen Enterprises Acquires Ashford Court
Henrico EDA Opens China Office
Marketing Greater Richmond to the Life Science Industry
Korean Marketing Mission
WORK Magazine Launched by Partnership
The Young and the Restless
issue date / #:
June 10, 2004 / 20
headlines:
 Genworth IPO
Ride-Away Locates in Richmond
DuPont Announces Another Kevlar® Expansion
JetBlue Likes Greater Richmond
New Yorkers Relocating
Orientation Program Offered
Top Test Market
Quality of Life Rankings
Honeywell Expanding in Chesterfield
issue date / #:
May 13, 2004 / 19
headlines:
 New Customer Service Center
Forbes Rates Greater Richmond in Top 10
Top 10 Public Schools
Top Ten Business Climate
Philip Morris USA in Top 10
Franchise Center at Virginia Union
Route 288 Update
issue date / #:
April 27, 2004 / 18
headlines:
 Infineon Technologies Richmond Will Expand
Standex Chooses Henrico County
Compliance Alliance Opens Chesterfield County Office
issue date / #:
April 1, 2004 / 17
headlines:
 Richmond Most Livable
Free WorkKeys Training Session, April 26th from 9:00 to 1:00
Small Business Resource Day, May 7, 2004
World Trade Day Luncheon, May 26, 2004
Chinese Embassy Official to Visit May 27, 2004
issue date / #:
March 19, 2004 / 16
headlines:
 America Online Office
Uquality Automotive Parts
Linens of the Week
Richmond Fed President Retiring
New Ranking
Office Operating Costs
RIC Rated
Small Business CDs
New Viewbook
United Kingdom Marketing Initiative Takes “Profit In America” Message of the Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. to SMEs
Profit In America Program
Corporate Testimonials
Response, Reactions and Feedback
issue date / #:
January 20, 2004 / 15
headlines:
 Wachovia Expanding
Sharper Image Opens
Philip Morris USA a Big Deal in 2003
Business Survey Results
Refunding Campaign Kicks Off
Regional Economic Forum: “Hot Jobs, Cool Communities – Make the Connection”
issue date / #:
December 4, 2003 / 14
headlines:
 Creative Firms Relocate to Richmond
Linens of the Week Chooses Chesterfield
Residents Agree Quality of Life is Good
Philip Morris USA’s New Home in the News
Greater Richmond Getting a Lot of Looks
Greater Richmond Representatives in Asia
Technology is Focus of New Partnership Brochure
issue date / #:
November 10, 2003 / 13
headlines:
 German Marketing Initiative Focuses on American Life Sciences Industry; Greater Richmond Continues to Build on Six-Year Relationship with Erlangen-Nuremberg Region
American Life Sciences Seminar
German American Life Sciences Council
Erlangen-Greater Richmond Partnership Agreement
VCU-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg Partnership
issue date / #:
October 8, 2003 / 12
headlines:
 HCA Expands in Chesterfield
CarMax Announces West Creek Headquarters Site
Richmond Ranks Well in Traffic Study
Startup Companies Get Help
Plans for Anniversary Celebration in 2007
Milestones at VCU Medical Center
New Stores, New Centers Open
No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon Schools
Area Hosts Forbes CEO Forum
Partnership 2002-2003 Annual Report Now Available
issue date / #:
August 1, 2003 / 11
headlines:
 New Insurance Company Chooses Greater Richmond
More Business News
Robert Grey is ABA President-Elect
From New York State to Virginia
Greater Richmond Partnership Annual Meeting
Is Your Business Easy to Love?
issue date / #:
July 1, 2003 / 10
headlines:
 Greater Richmond Partnership Board Changes
CarMax’s Good Fortune
Philip Morris Employees Plan Move to Richmond
Not Atlanta and We Say, “Thank Goodness!”
Low Traffic Congestion in Greater Richmond
New Hanover County High School
Greater Richmond in the New York Times
issue date / #:
June 1, 2003 / 9
headlines:
 Two New Accolades for Greater Richmond
Recycler Relocates to Area
Dominion Energy Clearinghouse Opens
Ukrop’s Announces Expansion
Advanced Lab Opens at Bio-Technology Research Park
New VCU Residential Campus Envisioned
Virginia Museum Plans Transformation
36 Hours in Richmond
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April 1, 2003 / 8
headlines:
 Evergreen to Add 100 Jobs
Bank of America Expands
U.S. News and World Report Ranks VCU Graduate Programs
Richmond Teacher Honored by NASDAQ
New York Times Features Greater Richmond
Hand Workshop Buys Building and Plans Expansion
International Incubator Professionals to Meet Here
Welcome Philip Morris USA
issue date / #:
March 4, 2003 / 7
headlines:
 Philip Morris USA Will Relocate Corporate HQ From New York to Greater Richmond
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February 1, 2003 / 6
headlines:
 Creativity’s Role in Economic Development
Richmond Rated for Independent Films
Business Briefs
New Workforce Alliance
VCU School of the Arts Grant
issue date / #:
December 1, 2002 / 5
headlines:
 CSX’s John W. Snow Picked to be U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
Delta Increases Service and Decreases Fares
Design for Federal Courthouse Unveiled
Rick Boyko to Head VCU Adcenter
Jefferson Hotel Again Rates Five-Star
Creativity Expert to Keynote Economic Outlook Conference, January 31, 2003
Comcast Announces New Call Center
issue date / #:
October 1, 2002 / 4
headlines:
 VCU’s Dr. John Fenn Wins 2002 Nobel Prize for Chemistry
International Incubator Opens
Brown’s Island Riverside Village Project Approved
Honors for Greater Richmond from Southern Business & Development
Joint CarMax and Greater Richmond Partnership Ad
Business Briefs
issue date / #:
September 1, 2002 / 3
headlines:
 Alfa Laval Grand Opening
Richmond Index Outperformed Most Others
Computer Usage is Up in Greater Richmond
Business Briefs
Partnership Launches New Website
issue date / #:
August 1, 2002 / 2
headlines:
 New to Greater Richmond - Pacific Chai
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical To Build Nylon-MXD6 Plant
CarMax in the News
Richmond's Creative Economy
New Biotech Advisory Board and Biotech Park Strategic Plan
VCU’s Technology Transfer Office Featured
International Business Certificate Program, Fall 2002
Semicon West Marketing Activities
Greater Richmond Partnership Annual Meeting
issue date / #:
July 1, 2002 / 1
headlines:
 Welcome
Richmond Heads Top 50 U.S. Metro Areas for European Expansion
Greater Richmond is One of America’s Best Places to Live and Work
New Corporate Activity in Greater Richmond
Business Briefs
Richmond Region in the News in China and Korea
VCU Update
GRTC Tech Barometer for April 2002
On the Horizon

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