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A scientist working in a laboratory with various equipment, representing the Richmond-Petersburg pharma effort that secured $4 million in federal funding under the Good Jobs Challenge initiative.
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Richmond-Petersburg pharma effort secures $4m in federal funding

RICHMOND, Va. and PETERSBURG, Va., January 15, 2025 – Under the leadership of Alliance-member organization J. Sargeant Reynolds Community ...
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...
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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...
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Super Radiator Coils to expand Chesterfield County operations

Heat exchanger manufacturer to invest $22 million, creating 160 new jobs RICHMOND, VA — Gov. Glenn Youngkin today announced that Super Radiator Coil...
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ACI doubles its Chesterfield HQ

Construction contractor investing $25m Commercial and industrial contractor Atlantic Constructors Inc. (ACI) is doubling its headquarters in Chesterfi...
VCU new degrees
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VCU to ‘future-proof students’ with 17 new programs

The programs, including several available online, will help fill gaps in the job market and give students new opportunities to address real-world prob...
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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’...
Virginia ranks #1 for customized workforce program
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Virginia ranked No. 1 in nation for customized workforce training

The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program earns #1 ranking for second time RICHMOND, VA — Gov. Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia is ranked ...
VUU unveils new master plan
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VUU unveils 10-year, $500M campus master plan

As it enters its 159th year, Virginia Union University is plotting its future with a new master plan that calls for half a billion dollars’ worth of...
Greater Richmond population gains
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Greater Richmond drives largest population growth statewide 

The Richmond MSA is fueling Virginia’s largest population growth over the past three years according to University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Cen...

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