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03.21.08
GREATER RICHMOND CHAMBER
THE LATEST: NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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REGIONAL NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

HENRICO BUDGET PLAN RAISES TAX BILL :: $1.2 billion plan doesn't offset rise in assessments> read more

EASTER ON PARADE :: the beloved Richmond tradition of “parading” down scenic Monument Avenue> 03.23.08

HANOVER CHANGES SCHOOL BOUNDARIES :: Mechanicsville-area elementary zones shift for new school > read more

ROSELAND COULD MOVE FORWARD :: Chesterfield planners will reconsider rezoning; chairman foresees OK> read more

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CHAMBER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHAMBER OFFERS WAYS TO EXPAND YOUR BRAND :: read more

FORBES MAGAZINE NAMES RICHMOND IN TOP TEN PLACES FOR BUSINESS AND CAREERS :: Richmond joins the ranks for 2008> read more

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FOR AMERICA’S YOUNGEST CITIZENS :: The Economic Promise of Investing in Early Childhood > 03.31.08

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VISION SERIES EVENTS

INVISION HENRICO 4.02.08 | 7:15 am | register
Economic Impact of RIR on Henrico County & Doing Business in a World Economy
Doug Fritz, RIR & Fred Agostino, Henrico County Economic Development

INVISION RICHMOND 4.10.08 | 7:15 am | register
City of Richmond Ecomomic Development
Carthan Currin, Richmond Dept. of Economic Development
Kathy Graziano, Richmond City Council

INVISION CHESTERFIELD 4.15.08 | 7:15 am | register
Chesterfield County Economic Development
Karen Aylward, Chesterfield Co. Dept. of Economic Development

INVISION HANOVER 4.24.08 | 7:15 am | register
Comprehensive Plan Update
Cecil "Rhu" Harris, Hanover County Administrator

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UPCOMING EVENTS

03.20.08 - Starting a Business GRCC

03.24.08 - Business Plan Overview Chesterfield

04.01.08 - Starting a Business Henrico

04.02.08 - inVision Henrico

04.02.08 - Lead Investor Briefings

04.07.08 - Starting a Business Hanover

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MEMBER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

VA CAREER EDUCATION FOUNDATION BUSINESS PARTNER FORUM :: A globally competitive workforce is not expensive, it’s priceless> read more

GREATER RICHMOND CHORUS - SHIPWRECKED ON HAWAIIAN ISLAND :: How Will They Make It To International Competition On Time?> read more

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