Department Of Economic Development
The Department of Economic Development (DED) works to build a vibrant and equitable economy in Richmond by encouraging business investment, job creation, strategic development, long-term growth, and community well-being.
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FY 2023 Annual Report
The City of Richmond saw many economic development successes in FY 2023, including $2.57 billion in capital investment and 541 new jobs associated with announced projects. Learn more in the Department of Economic Development FY 2023 Annual Report.
Department Directory
Name |
Title (Area of Responsibility) |
Office Phone Number |
Email Address |
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Angie Rodgers |
Director of Economic Development |
(804) 646-7576 |
|
Katie McConnell |
Deputy Director of Economic Development |
(804) 240-2114 |
|
Glenna Chung |
Economic Development Business Services Manager, EDA, FOIA |
(804) 646-1507 |
|
Statia Gibson |
Senior Manager |
(804) 646-6737 |
|
Douglas "DJ" Mulkey |
Senior Development Manager |
(804) 774-9165 |
|
Amanda Blatnik |
Senior Management Analyst |
(804) 646-7467 |
|
Rick Winston |
Economic Development Programs Administrator |
(804) 646-5036 |
|
George Bolos |
Economic Development Business Services Manager |
(804) 646-0477 |
|
Jacquelyn Teemer |
VP, Program Administration |
(804) 646-1823 |
|
Allison Beatty |
Economic Development |
(804) 316-4018 |
|
Bryonna Head |
Marketing Manager |
(804) 646-2876 |
|
Asif Bhavnagri |
VP, Business Investment |
(804) 646-7438 | |
Christopher Nizamis |
Economic Development Programs Administrator |
(804)646-4316 |
|
Matthew Welch |
Senior Policy Advisor |
(804) 646-7737 |