Weekly Newsletter
May 12, 2016
Economic Development News
Virginia Ranked 12th Best State for Business by U.S. CEOs

Bird High Robotics Team Places 9th at Worlds 
Partner Spotlight
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VGR Recognized as One of the Best Economic Development Agencies in Virginia

Virginia's Gateway Region | Full Article 
 
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA - Virginia's Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) has been recognized in the first annual "Best of Economic Development in Virginia" by Southern Business & Development Magazine.

Within the "Virginia's Best Small Market Economic Development Agencies" category, VGR was one of four county or regional economic development organizations highlighted. The recognition is part of a review covering the best in economic development in Virginia in 30 distinct categories, and is a part of a larger feature on southern states.
Kroger to Hire 200 Employees in the Richmond Area; 14,000 Nationwide

Staff Reports | Richmond Times-Dispatch | Full Article

Kroger is holding a hiring event Saturday to fill about 200 hourly positions at its stores in the Richmond area.

The 18 Richmond-area Kroger stores are currently hiring, the chain said. Openings include positions in the deli, grocery, bakery and meat departments as well as cashiers and baggers. 

Candidates can go to the hiring event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kroger Training Center at 2235 Staples Mill Road.