Community Development

Community development is the ability to empower people through education and resources, providing the skills, information and recognition necessary to impact change in their own communities.

• Connect 4 Lunch
• Extraordinary Women's Exchange
• Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation
• Recognition & Awards
• Smart Beginnings
• Workforce Development Programs

Meet other business people in a way that's different from any networking opportunity you may have experienced with Connect 4 Lunch. It's not about collecting and passing out business cards. It's about connecting with other business people in a relaxed setting, and forging professional relationships in a personal way.

The Chamber’s Smart Beginnings program is one great example, communicating the importance of early childhood education and its impact on the workforce of tomorrow. 

The Extraordinary Women's Exchange, a new program launched in Fall '09, is a women-focused speaker series that is unique, relevant and extraordinary for every woman, whether they're a full-time mom, college student or business professional.

The Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation encourages people to support economic development, educational and regional cooperation programs by facilitating tax-deductible contributions that support the business environment and quality of life in the region.

Our Chamber Workforce Development Programs give the region a competitive “edge” by helping senior executives relocate to the region, recognizing businesses offering workplace flexibility and providing resources for recruitment and human resource professionals, among others.

And every once in a while we need to recognize and award businesses who are innovators and provide an environment where their employees are valued and inspired.






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