Weekly Newsletter
October 5, 2017
In the News  
Southside Regional Medical Center Breaks Ground on Free-Standing Emergency Care Center in Colonial Heights 
 
Chesterfield County Purchases Land to Create County's Largest Regional Park 
Partner Spotlight
The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce is an influential and effective business advocacy group in Chesterfield County, representing more than 500 unique businesses from mom and pop shops to corporate centers. Established in 1998, the chamber is still host to its founders and the next generation of local business and civic leaders. The Chesterfield Chamber works hard every day to maintain its foundation of commitment and passion to business advocacy and growth. 

 
Port of Virginia Now Ranks Among Top Five Biggest Ports in North America

By L. Todd Spencer | The Virginian-Pilot | Full Article     
 
The Port of Virginia is moving up in the world. In a recent report ranking the top 15 ports in the U.S. and Canada, Virginia moved up four places - rising more than any other port - from No. 9 to No. 5.  It's the third year in a row that the report, by Los Angeles-based CBRE, the world's largest commercial real-estate firm, has been released.   
 
"We're getting into some good company here," John Reinhart, executive director and CEO of the Virginia Port Authority, told members of the port board at a meeting last week. 
Register Now for the 69th Annual Virginia Conference on World Trade
 
The 69th Virginia Conference on World Trade is right around the corner! Attend to learn ways to approach the global market with your products or services and capitalize on growth opportunities. Register now as space is limited.  
 
Contact us for more information on registration grants provided by the Metro Richmond Exports Initiative.