1. Business First Greater Richmond2010-2011 Program Findings presented by Sara J. Dunnigan Senior VP, Existing Business Services
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3. Create employment opportunities Invest in the community Part of our economic and social fabric Source of innovation Conversations reveal opportunities to build a better business climate Satisfied, successful businesses help attract others Our existing businesses=someone’s prospects Why Existing Businesses?
4. Thank area businesses Listen and understand issues Deepen our relationships Connect to resources Understand and affect the regional business climate Grow a stronger regional economy Overall Program Goals
5. Interview 500 firms Assist 100 Support the creation of 1,500 new jobs Encourage capital investment of $50 million Targeted Program Outcomes
9. SALES TRENDS WORKFORCE ASSESSMENT EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS EXPANSION PLANS REAL ESTATE REQUIREMENTS NEW INVESTMENT BUSINESS CLIMATE ASSESSMENT What We Learned
25. Questions? Sara J. Dunnigan, CEcD Senior VP, Existing Business Services and Talent Development Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc sdunnigan@grpva.com 804.343.6968 www.linkedin.com/in/sarajdunnigan www.twitter.com/SaraDunnigan www.grpva.com