Draft of blended Refunding, Strategic Plan released 4/22/2009 The Partnership has blended its Refunding and 90-Day Strategic Plan for the changing economy. Read the draft.

Career website debuts 2/4/2009 The Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of RichmondJobNet.com. Release | RTD story | WRIC-8 | WWBT-12

Partnership at 74% of refunding goals 2/16/2009 New Private Sector Investors have pledged $6.6 million, but there's still work to do to meet vital goals. Release | RTD Ad

UK machinery company to open operations 1/8/2009 ProSeal America picked Greater Richmond to locate for their heat-sealing machinery business. Read the press release | RTD story

Partnership responds to changing economy with plan 12/2/2008 The Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. today releases an aggressive 90-day action plan with focuses on four specific components. Plan | Release | BizSense story | RTD story

Partnership promotes Derricott to Office Manager 12/1/2008 The Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Valerie Derricott to the Office Manager.  Derricott will also serve as Corporate Secretary on the Board of Directors. Read the press release.

Food company to open plant, bring 260 jobs to Chesterfield 11/19/2008 Sabra Dipping Company will open a state-of-the-art food manufacturing plant in Chesterfield. Read the news story or the press release.

International council elects Wingfield to Board 11/17/2008 The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has unanimously elected Gregory H. Wingfield, President and CEO of the Greater Richmond Partnership, to its Board of Directors. Read the press release.

Plans for new projects signal opportunities for future 11/9/2008, Richmond Times-Dispatch During October, more than $2 billion in economic development projects were announced statewide. Read the full story.

UK Businesses urged to Profit in America 11/6/2008 The Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. has travelled to the UK to present workshops during a “Profit in America” Convention showcasing the region's quality business environment. Read the press release and see the photo and news clipping.

6 Virginia schools ranked among 100 Best Values 10/31/2008, Richmond Times-Dispatch Six Virginia schools are ranked among the 100 best values in public colleges by Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine. Read the full story.

Richmond-based CarMax lands on top employers list 10/28/2008 Automobile retailer CarMax ranked in the top 50 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune.com. See the full list

$5.9 million pledged so far in refunding effort 10/8/2008 Last night at the Partnership's Investor's Reception, campaign leadership unveiled that the refunding effort is strongly on track to reaching their $9 million goal. Read the full story or the press release. View the slideshow and GRP newsflash. Visit the refunding site.

Filtrona buying Michigan foam product maker 10/3/2008 Richmond-based Filtrona has signed a $35 million agreement to acquire Lendell Manufacturing, Inc. Read the full story

New Workforce Directory available online 10/2/2008 The Greater Richmond Workforce Services Directory is a comprehensive resource designed for recruitment professionals and human resource staff. Review the directory.

My Greater Richmond Photo Contest winners picked 9/15/2008 Judges have chosen 12 outstanding photos from more than 1,100 submissions. Read the release or see the pictures.

Auto parts maker to open in Chesterfield County 9/4/2008 German parts maker ept automotive has leased 46,300 square feet of manufacturing space in River's Bend for a new facility. Read the full story or the press release

GRP Board ready for FY2009 8/14/2008 David A. Kaechele, chairman of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, assumes the chair of the Partnership. Read the release.

State #1 in Forbes rankings 8/1/2008, Richmond Times-Dispatch "It shows there is stability and consistency" in the way Virginia deals with the business community, said Greg Wingfield, president of the Greater Richmond Partnership. Read the full story.

Partnership signs agreement with British city council 7/25/2008 The Greater Richmond Partnership and the City Council of Nottingham agreed to join in the international marketing of the Richmond region. Read the press release.

Regional photo contest launches -- enter and win $2,000 in cash and prizes 7/14/2008 The “My Greater Richmond” photo contest launches Monday, July 14th and runs through August 23rd with prizes totaling $2,000 in value. Read the press release. Visit the website.

CNBC ranks Virginia #2 Richmond Times-Dispatch, 7/10/2008 "It's a great testimony to the strength of the business climate in the commonwealth," said Greater Richmond Partnership President Greg Wingfield. Read full article.

Wingfield: Public services, taxes key for site selectors Style Weekly, 7/9/2008 “... I can argue if you look at the Mississippis, the Alabamas and the Louisianas, they have the lowest taxes in the country. But do they have the best economies in the country? The answer is no,” said Greg Wingfield. Read full article.

Business First program wins national award 7/1/2008 The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently acknowledged Business First Greater Richmond and its partners with a 2008 Achievement Award. Read the press release.

Transit system tops in nation 6/30/2008 The American Public Transportation Association says the Richmond-area transit system is the best of its size in the country. Read full article.

Partnership optimistic about regional business climate 6/13/2008 Greg Wingfield, president and CEO of the Greater Richmond Partnership, said that the Richmond area is better positioned to weather economic downturns than most areas because of its business diversity. Read the full article.

Program reports positive news on job growth 6/11/2008 Based on 282 face-to-face interviews with area business leaders – the Richmond regional economy continues to grow. Read full article.

Alfa Laval adds manufacturer to resources 6/10/2008 Alfa Laval has acquired Standard Refrigeration, one of North America's leading shell-and-tube heat exchanger suppliers, as well as the Ketema and ACME product lines. Read the company's press release.

Australia seeks trade with Va. 6/3/2008 “We are excited to co-host the public and private delegation from Australia's Capital Territory and introduce them to one of Forbes.com's top 10 best places to do business in America—Greater Richmond,” said Gregory H. Wingfield, President and CEO of the Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. Read full article or press release.

Six schools among best 5/25/2008 Six area schools have been ranked by Newsweek magazine as among the best public high schools nationwide. Read full article.

Mazda opens in Chesterfield Richmond Times-Dispatch, 5/8/08 Mazda has opened its new technical center in Chesterfield County to rebuild rotary engines for its RX-8 sports model. The 133,000-square-foot facility is located on Ruffin Mill Road. Read full article.

Forbes ranks Richmond #7 Rising seven spots from #14 in the Forbes Best Places For Business And Careers listings.

Eight firms make Fortune 500 Richmond Times-Dispatch, 4/22/08 "We can use these lists to show that we are, and continue to be, a community that is attractive to corporate headquarters because we have a great quality of life, good schools and the type of infrastructure [companies] need in order to be successful," said Gregory H. Wingfield. Read full article.

Area boasts 'Good Fortune' Greater Richmond is once again the runner-up for the number of Fortune 1000 companies per capita for cities our size. Read the Richmond Times-Dispatch editorial. View a list of the area's leading industries.