10 04 05 lt governor strategic planning meeting
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VirginiaEconomic
Bridge
A Resourcefor the
CommonwealthLt. Governor Bill Bolling
Richmond VA
April 5, 2010
Virginia Economic Bridge
Agenda
Greetings and Introductions
VEB - Research, Recruitment and Retention
Public/Private Partnerships and Programs
Lt. Governor’s Perspective as Chief Jobs Creation Officer
Moving Forward to Meet the Future
Virginia Economic Bridge
…a non profit organization that promotes the economic vitality of
the Commonwealth through business, economic and workforce development
initiatives.
Virginia Economic Bridge
Mission & VisionOur MissionVirginia Economic Bridge, Inc., promotes the economic vitality and external
competitiveness of the Commonwealth through business, industry and educational partnerships between Southwestern Virginia, Northern Virginia and other regions of the Commonwealth.
Our VisionVirginia Economic Bridge, Inc,. will become the advocate of and provide leadership
for: • A Shared Vision for Economic Development in SWVA, NOVA and Other
Locations• A Productive Coalition among SWVA, NOVA and Other Local, State, and
Federal Officers and Business Leaders • A Marketing Campaign which Promotes Needs and Benefits in Bridge
Regions • An Improved Infrastructure for Technology, Transportation and Education
Since 1989, Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc., has been working towards strategic goals that continue to bring together Virginia’s business leaders to build a sense of “common wealth”. Our goal is to ensure that Virginia is prepared to meet the business, economic and workforce challenges of this century and beyond.
Virginia Economic Bridge
Virginia Economic Bridge
Virginia Economic Bridge
What do we do well…?
Tackle the Big Issues!
Virginia Economic Bridge
What do we do well…?Strategic Research
• Qualitative and Quantitative ResearchProject Management
• Assessment• Project Planning• Development• Budgeting & Financial Management• Facilitation
Virginia Economic Bridge
What do we do well…?Information Technology
• Website Evaluations, Web Design, Shopping Cart Systems, Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization and Hosting
• Online Survey Development, Facilitation & Hosting
• Database Design, Development, Management & Documentation
• Computer Programming
Virginia Economic Bridge
What do we do well…?Marketing
• Networking• Social Media Applications• Media Relations• Electronic Communication• Publication Design• Graphic Design• Newsletter Design
Virginia Economic Bridge
What do we do well…?• Research
• Recruitment
• Retention
that leads to
Job Creation & Economic Development
VirginiaEconomic
Bridge
A Resourcefor the
Commonwealth
Virginia Economic Bridge
Virginia Economic Bridge
The Web Portal for Southwest Virginia
Virginia Economic Bridge
Virginia Economic Bridge
www.VirginiaBusiness.org
Virginia Economic Bridge
VirginiaEconomic
Bridge
A Resourcefor the
Commonwealth
http://www.virginiabusiness.org:81/financial/
Virginia Economic Bridge
Virginia Economic Bridge
Virginia Economic Bridge
Used for training and assessing individuals to become teleworkers
Used as mediator between companies looking to hire independent contractors
Will aggregate efforts of multiple sites and organizations to attract and retain individuals able to telework in the region
Site for regional resources, efforts and a functional site for posting telework jobs and teleworkers’ resumes
Linked TeleWorkforce Connections
Virginia Economic Bridge
Return to Roots
www.ReturntoRoots.org & www.RTRSoVA.orgThe information portals and networks for Career
Seekers, Employers and Communities inSouthwest & Southern Virginia
Virginia Economic BridgeA Web Portal for Communities! Post your Resume, Find a Job!
Post your Job, Find an employeeAccess Business Resources
Seek Higher Education OpportunitiesView Community Attractions
Read News & Find InformationFind High School Reunions
www.ReturntoRoots.org & www.RTRSoVA.org
Virginia Economic Bridge
Moving Forward to Meet the Future
Historical Agency PartnershipsDepartment of Business Assistance
Department of Minority Business EnterpriseDepartment of Education
Department of HealthVirginia Economic Development Partnership
Potential PartnershipsDepartment of General Services- HUB Zone Program
Virginia Economic Bridge
A Model for Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities
Virginia Economic Bridge’s Consortium on Entrepreneurial Innovation
Virginia Economic Bridge
THANK YOU! for listening…
Please feel free to contact me…
Carl E. Mitchell, MSPhone 540.731.6800
Email: [email protected]