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Department Of Economic Development
The Department of Economic Development (DED) is responsible for building the Richmond economy.
Our goals are encouraging the long-term growth and development of the City of Richmond and maximizing the city's assets and advantages without compromising the health of its neighborhoods and residents.
DED offers a set of services to businesses interested in relocating or expanding in the City of Richmond and sparking growth in strategic commercial corridors and historic neighborhoods.
Department Directory
| Name | Title (Area of Responsibility) | Office Phone Number | Email Address |
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Leonard Sledge |
Director of Economic Development |
(804) 646-7576 | Leonard.Sledge@rva.gov |
| Alecia Blackwell | Executive Assistant, Senior | (804) 646-4848 | Alecia.Blackwell@rva.gov |
| Statia Gibson | Senior Manager | (804) 646-6737 | Statia.Gibson@rva.gov |
| Rick Winston | Economic Development Programs Administrator | (804) 646-5036 | Rick.Winston@rva.gov |
| George Bolos | Economic Development Business Services Manager | (804) 646-0477 | George.Bolos@rva.gov |
| Carla Childs | Management Analyst, Senior |
(804) 646-7438 |
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| Jacquelyn Craft | Economic Development Programs Administrator | (804) 646-1823 | Jacquelyn.Craft@rva.gov |
| Matthew Welch | Senior Policy Advisor | (804) 646-5874 | |
| Kimberly Chen | Senior Manager | (804) 646-6364 | Kimberly.Chen@rva.gov |
| Christopher Nizamis | Economic Development Programs Administrator | (804)646-4316 | Christopher.Nizamis@rva.gov |
| Yvette Preston | Real Estate Analyst | (804) 646-7737 | Yvette.Preston@rva.gov |
| Cassie Grillon | Public Information Manager | (804) 646-0043 | Cassie.Grillon@rva.gov |