On behalf of Chesterfield County, the Department of Economic Development, the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce, and the Chesterfield Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber are inviting nominations for the 2008 First Choice Business Awards. Companies may nominate themselves and/or be nominated by any individual or group within the community. All nominated companies will receive a formal application form to be completed by the nominee.

Applications are now being accepted for John Tyler Community College’s QuickStart program. QuickStart, a free, seven-week program taught at the College’s Chester Campus, prepares motivated men and women for entry-level jobs with area companies in manufacturing, construction and the skilled trades.

GlaxoSmithKline, an international pharmaceutical firm, will lease over 262,000 square feet in Chesterfield County.

The Department of Economic Development has released announced investment figures for 2007.

Eastern Aluminum Supply will build a new 20,000 square foot office/warehouse facility in the Chesterfield County Industrial Airpark.