Resources for Employers
The Greater Richmond Partnership works closely with local jurisdictions, along with regional and state agencies, to deliver a wide array of services for existing businesses, new and expanding firms, and for entrepreneurs. This page provides links to highly-qualified experts in employee recruitment, workforce training and development.
The Greater Richmond Partnership
Whether you are an existing business in the greater Richmond area or a company considering moving to the region, the Greater Richmond Partnership is an ideal place to start. Representing the City of Richmond, Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico Counties, the Partnership’s mission is to grow the region’s economy through the attraction of high quality jobs and new capital investment, the retention of existing businesses and the continued improvement of the region’s business climate.
Services for Existing Business
Business First Greater Richmond is a program aimed at supporting the growth and retention of businesses in our community. Starting with a face-to-face interview, the program seeks to quickly connect area firms to the resources they need to succeed. The Business First team is comprised of economic development professionals with area government and experts in international trade, finance, workforce development and general business practices.
Since late 2006, more than 1000 business have participated. Both growing businesses and those facing challenges have been helped by the program. Business First Greater Richmond has helped to support more than $43 million in new investment and the creation or retention of more than 600 jobs in our community.
To learn more about the program and request and talk to a local representative, please visit the program website at http://www.businessfirstrichmond.com or contact the program manager, Sara Dunnigan at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 804-343-6968.
Services for New Business
If your firm is considering starting an operation or bringing a significant new function to the region, the Greater Richmond Partnership can help. For fifteen years Partnership staff has been providing no-cost, quality and confidential site location assistance, delivering customized reports on the region using information relevant to specific industries and acting as a single point of contact to a network of private sector and state and local government professionals. To learn more, visit http://www.grpva.com.
Resources for Entrepreneurs
The Partnership is an active supporter of entrepreneurs through a partnership with the Greater Richmond Chamber and its Small Business Development Center. The Center offers low cost seminars and consulting services to start ups and small businesses in the region. In addition, the Partnership produces a series of DVDs with everything you need to start a business in the Richmond region.
If you are an individual considering starting your own business, please check the Start a Business section of this site to access the resources described above or simply contact the Greater Richmond Small Business Development Center at 804-783-9314 or visit http://www.grsbdc.com/home.htm.
Workforce Development
Employers needing support in the areas of workforce recruitment, retention and training area encouraged to contact the Partnership to connect with a wide variety of resources and labor market information specific to their industry. The Partnership can help you connect with the right candidates whether you’re looking to fill one position or 1,000 as well as provide businesses with information about available incentive programs that may benefit your business and offset the costs associated with training and recruiting.
RichmondJobNet is a new key initiative of the Partnership and employers are encouraged to contact us with questions, ideas or information they want to share with job seekers in the Greater Richmond Region.
Contact Sara Dunnigan for more information at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by phone at 343-6968.
Other Workforce Related Resources for Employers
Greater Richmond Workforce Services Directory
Look no further for any and all things human resource related. The Greater Richmond Workforce Services Directory is a comprehensive resource designed for recruitment professionals and human resource staff. It includes over 1,000 service providers who directly impact employer strategies for building and retaining a skilled workforce. GRWorkforce.com is a searchable online database that provides direct links to each resource as well as advice columns focusing on subjects such as e-media and immigration.
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance is the Commonwealth's economic development agency for entrepreneurs, existing businesses, financing programs, and workforce incentives. Qualifying businesses may be eligible for recruitment and training assistance.
Capital Area Workforce Center
The purpose of the Capital Area Workforce Center is to increase private sector employment opportunities and to ensure the integration of services to prepare individuals to meet the needs of business and industry in the Richmond region. Three centers in the region can help businesses with employment and training needs by offering services and information to help meet a variety of employment challenges.
Employers may post their jobs and receive qualified applicant referrals for no fee. Other services include applicant screening, conducting specialized recruitment projects for employers and providing interview space. The Capital Area Workforce Investment Board prides itself on connecting employers to a diverse applicant pool and providing information on state and federal tax credit programs and helping to address issues related to immigration.
Companies who are downsizing are also encouraged to contact the Center to inquire about transitional support and job search services for their employees.
The Virginia Employment Commission
The VEC provides a wide variety of no-fee services to employers, including exposure to job vacancies, recruitment assistance, labor market information, tax credit information, and many more. Employers may post jobs for free, review resumes of registered candidates and manage those candidates online. In addition, the site features a comprehensive listing of other resources of interest to employers.
Community College Workforce Alliance
The Community College Workforce Alliance is a regional partnership between J. Sargeant Reynolds and John Tyler Community Colleges serving the economic development and workforce needs in four cities and 12 counties of Central Virginia. The organization provides non-credit training, custom-designed instruction, skills assessments, consulting and educational programs in three convenient locations, in virtual classrooms and at the jobsites of many local employers.
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