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Economic Data
Regional
Economic Data
The Center will provide up to date information concerning regional economic
data for the Greater Richmond area.
Virginia
Metropolitan Statistical Areas
The Center has provided a list of the Metropolitan
Statistical areas in the state of Virginia. MSA definitions were revised
in June 2003. We provide both the new and previous versions.
June 99' MSA
June 03' MSA
2005
Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report
Michael Pratt and Howard Sanderson, both from the VCUD staff, wrote the Virginia Economic
Outlook section for the 2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report published by
the Department
of Accounts for the Commonwealth of Virginia. (The 2005 report is the most current information.)
The Greater
Richmond Community Indicators Report 2000 is a comprehensive look at
factors that affect the overall quality of life in the Richmond area. This
report was created through the combined efforts of the Virginia Center for Urban
Development and the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
Regional
Economic Outlook Conference Archive
The Center participates in an economic outlook conference held by the Greater
Richmond Chamber of Commerce in January of each year. The Center contributes
data for the economic forecasts and actively participates in helping the
conference run smoothly. Click here
for an idea of the issues that are discussed in the conferences.
High
Technology Directory
Greater Richmond Technology Companies Directory
The Greater Richmond Technology Council now provides a searchable
directory of Technology companies. This directory was compiled on behalf of the
efforts of the Virginia Center for Urban Development and the Greater Richmond
Partnership, Inc. Click here
to search. The directory is also available in a PDF
format.
Greater Richmond
Community Indicators Report 2000
(pdf file)
This comprehensive report looks at factors that affect the overall quality of life in
the Richmond area. It was created through the combined efforts of the Virginia Center for
Urban Development and the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
Data Resources
Links at Virginia Commonwealth University
Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory
The Survey and Evaluation
Research Laboratory (SERL) conducts telephone and mail
surveys, focus groups, and program evaluations for the University and outside
clients. SERL also manages several large data sets for research.
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Data Source Links
U.S.
Census Bureau
The Census Bureau provides social, demographic and economic information for the
United States.
Stat-USA
United States economic and trade
statistics, offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, are found at this web
site.
The
Bureau of Labor Statistics
This agency is within the
U.S. Department of Labor and provides data on labor conditions in the nation.
Weldon
Cooper Center for Public Service
This research center is
located at the University of Virginia. This site is a valuable resource for data
on Virginia and the nation. The Welson Cooper Center produces many publications,
including the bi-annual "Virginia Statistical Abstract."
Board
of Governors of the Federal Reserve
Information tracked by
the Federal Reserve Banks, recent actions of the Fed and testimony from Fed
Chairman Alan Greenspan are all provided at this web site.
Election
Notes
This site gives election
updates from around the world. Updated daily, this service is provided by
Klipsan Press.
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Economic Development Info
Virginia
Economic Development Partnership
The Virginia Economic
Development Partnership was created by the Virginia General Assembly in 1995 and
takes the place of the Virginia Department of Economic Development. The
Partnership works to recruit and expand businesses, tourism and film production
in the Commonwealth.
Greater
Richmond Partnership
The Greater Richmond
Partnership, Inc., provides economic development services to companies
interested in locating or expanding their facilities in the Richmond area.
Greater
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Richmond
Chamber of Commerce provides networking opportunities, educational programs,
business information and ideas for governmental relations to companies located
in the Richmond area. Firms considering locating in Richmond should contact the
Chamber for information on the region and its benefits.
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Virginia Information
Commonwealth
of Virginia
The Virginia home page offers information
on state government, tourism, local weather conditions and links to other sites
in the State.
Virginia
General Assembly
This site provides information on the
Virginia Legislature and its recent actions. Updates are provided for bills that
are being considered in each legislative session.
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