i.e.* Start-Up Competition winner will be named on June 21st

We're pleased to announce the finalists in the 2012 i.e.* Start-Up Competition. Finalists were selected from 143 total entries and will compete before a panel of judges on June 21st at Richmond CenterStage.

The competition is the grand finale of i.e.*'s Entrepreneurial Trilogy, a series of public programming designed to foster successful start-ups and support entrepreneurial activity in the Richmond Region.

The competition finale on June 21st is immediately followed by a post-competition party to celebrate all 143 contestants. The entire event is open to the public.
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Finalists (in alphabetical order): Bonfire Funds, City Scrapbook, CompanyBright, Inc., Dozer, InLieu, Little House Green Grocery, New Way Fitness LLC, Richmond Young Writers, SEELogix LLC, Shockoe Denim, Smart Projex, The ARTisan Cafe, Wag-in-a-Box > learn more

Work It, Richmond will feature each of the finalists. Read the first two profiles here.

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	DID YOU KNOW? Richmond has been selected as a finalist for Outside Magazine's Best Town Ever Award. The winner will be determined through an online voting application on Outside's Facebook page and will be selected based on two criteria: 1. A ranking of each finalist by number of votes. 2. The creativity of user-submitted content—i.e. great photos capturing the essence of each town, and smart comments describing why it should be called Outside's Best Town Ever. The creativity of each town's user-submitted material will be ranked by a team of Outside editors and those comments may be used in the magazine. Individuals can vote one time per day through July 9th. Let's make Richmond the Best Town Ever!
	MEMBER MOMENT JUNE 2012 VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Jerry Fox is a Certified Public Accountant with over 30 years of public accounting and management experience. He currently serves as Market Leader of the Richmond practice of Cherry, Bekaert & Holland and concentrates on providing financial and advisory solutions to growth-oriented businesses and successful individuals. Jerry is committed to serving organizations within his community and gives generously of his time and talents. Currently he is Chair-Elect of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, President of the J. Sargent Reynolds Education Foundation Board, a member of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Circle, Virginia Council of CEOs, Greater Richmond Partnership, Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, Richmond Police Foundation, and the Greater Richmond Aquatic Center cabinet. He also serves as Treasurer for the Japan-Virginia Society and is a Board Member of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG). Jerry is devoted to his wife Brenda, daughter Julie, son Rich, and 3 grandchildren. In his spare time, he loves to play golf, hunt, fish and attend college sporting events.

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HELP THE CHAMBER WIN THE GOVERNOR’S BOWL; DONATE NOW! :: Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has challenged chambers of commerce across the Commonwealth to compete in a drive to benefit their local food banks. > join in

OVER 200 COMPANIES REPRESENTED AT RICHMOND'S 3RD ANNUAL CONNECTS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CORPORATE 4-MILER ON 06.07.12 :: read more

ALLIANZ GLOBAL ASSISTANCE SPINS OFF TECHNOLOGY UNIT :: read more

INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP ON NONPROFIT BOARD SERVICE :: Presented by the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence | 06.15.2012 > learn more

HELP THE FREEDOM HOUSE OF RICHMOND WIN A NEW VEHICLE TO ASSIST IN REACHING MORE FOLKS IN NEED :: Freedom House of Richmond is ONE of FIVE agencies competing to win a Toyota vehicle. Voting starts at 10 am on June 17th - 11:59 pm. > set a reminder to vote

UKROP'S HOMESTYLE FOODS TO SELL SOME ITEMS TO KROGER :: read more

GREATER RICHMOND PARTNERSHIP SIGNS DEAL WITH WOLVERHAMPTOM :: read more

LONG & FOSTER BUYS C. PORTER VAUGHN, INC. REALTOR :: read more

ANDY STEFANOVICH LOOKS TO GET PEOPLE AND COMPANIES TO THINK CREATIVELY :: read more

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NEW LAW ENCOURAGES INVESTMENT IN SMALL BUSINESSES :: read more

CAN THE OLD SOUTH REBRAND ITSELF? RICHMOND TRIES, WITH A DYNAMIC NEW LOGO :: RVA Creates and i.e.* featured in Fast Company magazine > read more

MCDONNELL SIGNS BUDGET, VETOES ROAD FUND RESTRICTION :: read more

REGION HAS PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN URBAN PLANNING :: read more

URBAN CRESCENT LEADERS CALL FOR STATE TRANSPORTATION FINANCING ACTION :: read more

THREE KEY AGENCIES HAVE NOT SWITCHED TO VITA :: read more

HCPS EARNS CONTINUING ACCREDITATION :: read more

ROUTE 5 CORRIDOR COULD DEFINE EASTERN HENRICO :: read more

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MEMBER APPRECIATION NIGHT AT KINGS DOMINION :: Join us at Kings Dominion on Tuesday, June 19th for a fun-filled evening of networking with members of the Richmond Region's business organizations. > register now

FOOTBALL IN JUNE: RICHMOND RAIDERS COMPETE IN THE PLAYOFFS, 06.25.12 :: The Richmond Raiders, Richmond’s own indoor football team, are headed to the playoffs! The Raiders are offering FREE admission to Chamber members to the first play-off game on June 25th. Support your hometown team! Here’s how you register: Starting tomorrow, members can visit here for discounted tickets. Enter the code CC625 or call (804) 780-0430. > learn more about the Richmond Raiders

SPECIAL CHAMBER MEMBER PRICING FOR KINGSMILL CHAMPIONSHIP; OFFER ENDS 06.29.12 :: Discounted ProAm packages and Good Any Day Pavilion Tent tickets to the Kingsmill Championship in September are available now through June 30th. Tournament is September 3rd – 9th. > get your tickets today

WHAT INTERNS THINK OF RVA (SO FAR) :: YRichmond is all about showcasing some of Richmond's hip places, including The Hippodrome Theater, site of the launch party. > read more

ATTENTION CHAMBER MEMBER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS :: Is your organization in search of dedicated leaders with new energy and fresh ideas to serve on your boards and committees?  The Greater Richmond Chamber is proud to partner with the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence on the Boardlink program. > learn more

HENRICO NOW :: In Focus: Henrico Business Council > read more

NOT A MEMBER YET :: JOIN THE GREATER RICHMOND CHAMBER TODAY! > learn more

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