Weekly Newsletter
March 24, 2017
In the News
New Virginia Economic Development Partnership CEO Visits the Gateway Region

Plan Seeks to Connect Appomattox River Trails

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Partner Spotlight
Southside Regional Medical Center's mission is to provide extraordinary healthcare for patients and their families, provide a center of excellence for physicians to practice medicine and create a vibrant workplace for employees. They believe in the power of people to create great care. SRMC is a center for both learning and practicing innovative medicine, with three professional schools on its campus and eight satellite outpatient centers.

 


Looking to Pursue Growth Opportunities in Global Markets? Consider ExporTech

Why ExporTech?
  • Structured export strategy and business development process that assists 4-8 companies to accelerate growth
  • Efficiently connects companies with local and national experts that help navigate the export sales process
  • On average, participating companies generate $770K in new export sales

ExporTech Central Virginia (Richmond Metro Area) Details:  

  • April 18, May 18, June 19 (all sessions required), 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM at John Tyler Community College Chester Campus, Room B116
  • $300 registration fee includes a private coach, VCU School of Business student intern for the duration, and the development of an individualized export plan. Through leveraging resources MREI has reduced the market price of ExporTech by over $5,000 per company

To register, contact Ian Ginger at (804) 732-8971 or via email at iginger@gatewayregion.com 
The 56th Annual Meeting:
Thursday, April 6, 2017 

Please join Virginia's Gateway Region Economic Development Organization for the 56th Annual Meeting at the Country Club of Petersburg on Thursday, April 6 at 5:30 PM. This year's keynote speaker is John Reinhart, CEO & Executive Director at the Port of Virginia. Please register as soon as possible as space is limited. Please click here to register or contact Emily Flippo at (804) 732-8971 or via email at eflippo@gatewayregion.com