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1500 East Main St
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23219
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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 |
|
Leonard Sledge |
Director |
(804) 646-7576 | Leonard.Sledge@richmondgov.com |
| Melissa Paglia | Executive Assistant | (804) 646-1507 | Melissa.Paglia@richmondgov.com |
| Carla Childs | Senior Management Analyst | (804) 646-7438 | Carla.childs@richmondgov.com |
| Jennifer Fobbs | Senior Management Analyst | (804) 646-0723 | Jennifer.fobbs@richmondgov.com |
|
Keisha Birchett |
Project Development Manager (Enterprise Zone Program, CARE Program, and Brownfields Program) | (804) 646-3171 | Keisha.Birchett@richmondgov.com |
| Rick Winston | Economic Development Programs Administrator (Loan Programs) | (804) 646-5036 | Rick.Winston@richmondgov.com |
| Casey Gilchrist | Senior Manager (Business Attraction, Retention, and Expansion) |
(804) 646-6737 |
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| George Bolos | Community and Economic Development Analyst (Business Retention & Expansion) | (804) 646-0477 | George.Bolos@richmondgov.com |
| Devin Wood | Marketing Manager | (804) 646-0043 |