John Tyler announces the following news for Chesterfield business and industry: The Virginia Works confernce date is set; The updated BIGS Center brochures will be available in mid-March; and the BIGS Center hires a new coordinator.

Capital One Financial Corporation will expand its River’s Bend operation by 45,000 square feet and add 350 associates. The River’s Bend facility will now total 123,000 square feet and employment will reach 950.

The Greater Richmond Employment Assistance Team (GREAT), a public-private partnership with the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, has applicants ready to hire. Companies hiring these candidates qualify for tax breaks.

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Nominations are being accepted for Metro Business Monthly’s second annual Best Small-Business Web Site contest.