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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