Partner Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 3

August 2016

Global 3.0! Focus on Pillar I

Global 3.0!'s strategic plan is built on five pillars. The first pillar encompasses the core services of providing businesses information regarding expansion and location in the Gateway Region.

Components of Pillar I

Efficiently and strategically collaborate with state, city, county and private sector economic development partners
Implement a coordinated business retention and expansion program throughout the region, in both a primary and supporting capacity (as appropriate)
Provide a one step entrée of business services for all federal, state, regional and local resources available for business growth
Serve as the regional conduit for export support
Conduct selected international missions to seek potential foreign direct investment into the region
Put in motion a highly strategic job creation program with emphasis on Advanced Logistics, Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Food and Natural Products and existing fast growing companies.

New Additions to the Leadership Team

General co-chairs Victor Branch and Bob Walker welcome new members of the leadership team.

New Members


	General Co-Chair Victor Branch


	General Co-Chair Bob Walker

Dr. Makola Abdullah, Virginia State University
Bruce Brockwell, EVB
Matt Clarke, Wells Fargo
Rev. Robert Diggs, Tabernacle Baptist Church
Frederick Harry, Jr., Honeywell
Craig Richards, HPC Media

Existing Leadership Team

Keith Blowe, Sussex County
John E. Burchell, Heritage Chevrolet
Christine Chandler, AdvantaStaff
J. Peter Clements, Bank of Southside Virginia
Charles E. Dane, City of Hopewell
George Elder, Ford Agency
Meril Gerstenmaier, HG
Mitch W. Hassell, BB&T
C. David Hudgins, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative
Suzanne B. Jackson, John Randolph Medical Center
Dorothy A. Jaeckle, Chesterfield County

T. Gregory Kochuba, City of Colonial Heights
Daniel D. Lee, Dinwiddie County
Richard Liles, Bank of McKenney
Mike Malandro, Prince George Electric Cooperative
William A. Robertson, Jr., Prince George County
Winston Sanders, Boar's Head Provisions
John M. Seward, Surry County
Patsy Stuard, Fort Lee Federal Credit Union

Honor Roll of Early Business Investors

Thanks to the early business investors who are committed to our new strategic plan and improving the Gateway Region's economy!

AdvantaStaff
Altria
Anthem
Atlantic Constructors
Atlantic Waste
Bank of America
Bank of McKenney
Carter Myers Automotive
Cameron Foundation
Chesterfield County
City of Colonial Heights
City of Hopewell
City of Petersburg
Colliers

Dinwiddie County
EVB
Evonik
Fort Lee Federal Credit Union
Gilbert Martin Builders
Harlan Construction
HG
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
J.T. Morriss & Son
Keiter
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative
Prince George County

Prince George Electric Cooperative
Roslyn Farm Corporation
S.B. Cox
Shamin Hotels
Southside Electric Cooperative
Specter Properties
SunTrust
Surry County
Sussex County
Virginia Commonwealth Bank
Virginia Credit Union
Wauford Group
Waukeshaw Group

Partner Spotlight: Bank of America

Bank of America brings the power of their human and financial capital to transform communities into vibrant, desirable places for people to live, work and raise families. They have a strong commitment to the communities and regions in which they live and work. Through lending, investing, advising, transacting and employment, Bank of America provides valuable resources to customers and clients around the world.

VGR's Board Chairman and Campaign General Co-Chair Victor Branch is the President of Bank of America. Mr. Branch is extremely active in the community, sitting on several other boards including Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, Housing Opportunities Made Equal and ChamberRVA. The Richmond-Times Dispatch recently published an article on Mr. Branch in which he cited Virginia's Gateway Region as his favorite organization.

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