Joan Powers was named the Director of Workforce Development Services for the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), effective September 11, 2000. Ms. Powers will assist in the development and recommendation of policies and procedures regarding occupational-technical initiatives, Workforce Investment Act related issues, and the development of a Workforce Development Academy.

The Metro Richmond Employment Network is an alliance of workforce development professionals, which includes public and private organizations designed to enhance partnerships with the business community. The NETWORK provides easy, cost-effective access to a diverse applicant pool through a variety of incentives and resources. Best of all referrals are FREE and with NO OBLIGATION.

FROM CRAYONS TO COMPUTERS offers teachers items for use in their classrooms free of charge. The store is currently seeking donations from the community to support this effort.

Site location consultants, real estate professionals and high-tech industrial prospects have a new resource to access for information on Chesterfield County’s premiere high-tech industrial site, Meadowville Technology Park (MTP).

Economic Development would like to welcome its newest members – Karen Aylward and Barbara DelVillar.