Change language to Arabic Change language to Chinese (Simplified) Change language to Dutch Change language to English Change language to French Change language to German Change language to Italian Change language to Japanese Change language to Portuguese Change language to Russian Change language to Spanish

News - Talent + workforce

  • Type:

  • Topic:

  • Reset
Bio Tech Student
Learn More

Blog

Greater Richmond’s talent investment surge

Education, research and workforce development Greater Richmond is experiencing a wave of transformative investments in talent development, reinforcing...
Starup Virginia New Location
Learn More

News

Startup Virginia opening new location in Henrico to expand programming

After spending its first decade in business in Shockoe Bottom, Startup Virginia is expanding outside of the city for the first time as it looks to gro...
VCU College of Engineering launches power systems engineering track with Dominion Energy
Learn More

News

VCU’s engineering school launches power systems engineering track with Dominion Energy

Supported by a $1 million gift from the energy company, the track is available to students pursuing electrical or computer engineering The Virginia Co...
CoStar Center for Arts and Innovation VCU Richmond construction project
Learn More

News

A roundup of campus construction projects at VCU

Six major projects aim to support students, faculty, staff, patients and the broader community New and returning students may have noticed several con...
Workforce Training Program by Area Development
Learn More

News

Virginia’s workforce training program named number one by Area Development

The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program now ranked No.1 in both key national rankings for workforce training Richmond, VA — Gov. Glenn Youngkin ann...
Economic Impact - Annual Meeting
Learn More

Blog

Greater Richmond Partnership shares economic impact during annual meeting 

The Richmond Region’s lead economic development organization recently hosted guests, stakeholders and elected officials at its annual meeting, where...
Main Street Station
Learn More

Blog

Richmond among Headlight Data’s Top Metros

Greater Richmond recently received a high scorecard across the board from Headlight Data, tying for 10th among 55 large metropolitan areas nationally ...
LEGO Ground breaking
Learn More

Blog

Greater Richmond bucks national manufacturing trend with increase in industry jobs    

According to data published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the United States experienced a one percent decline in manufacturing jobs betw...
Govenor Youngkin with university officials
Learn More

News

Virginia launches university commercialization initiative to accelerate startups and innovation

RICHMOND, VA — Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a new Lab-to-Launch initiative to unlock innovation in Virginia by accelerating university research c...
photo of Richmond skyline at early evening. ranked Top 15 U.S. Metro in LinkedIn’s 2025 Cities on the Rise
Learn More

Blog

Greater Richmond named a Top 15 U.S. Metro in Cities on the Rise report 

Greater Richmond continues to gain national recognition as a competitive metro for workforce growth and talent attraction. In its inaugural Cities on ...

Subscribe for email updates

Sign up to receive the latest regional news + updates

To learn more about your privacy rights, visit our Privacy Policy.

Download Media Kit
Download Photos + Videos

Awards + Rankings

Greater Richmond’s at the top of many lists.
award rankings thumbnail

We’re not the only ones impressed by Greater Richmond. See international accolades that the region has earned for its business community and amenities.

View All Awards + Rankings

Publications

View All Publications

Photos + Video

Assets to help you present Greater Richmond
photo video thumbnail

We have a small catalog of photography and logos to help you present our region to top decision makers.

View All Photos + Videos