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Richmond-Petersburg Region is a Winner of the National Build Back Better Regional Challenge

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Friday, September 2, 2022
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The coalition is one of only 21 coalitions to receive funding from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • The coalition is one of only 21 coalitions to receive funding from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
  • Coalition members will leverage the Build Back Better Regional Challenge funding for six construction and programmatic projects.
  • Funding from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge will help the region create a secure supply of essential medicines for the U.S., re-shore manufacturing by tapping into new technologies, and reduce the cost and increase access to quality medicines for Americans.
  • "We thank the General Assembly and governor, GO Virginia and VEDP for strong and growing support for this emerging regional cluster.

Activation Capital Partners with Opportunity Hub on Racial Equity Initiative to Expand High-Growth Company Building

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Speaking about the partnership, Chandra Briggman, President and CEO of Activation Capital said, "There is exceptional talent in the region who have potential to be world-class entrepreneurs.

Key Points: 
  • Speaking about the partnership, Chandra Briggman, President and CEO of Activation Capital said, "There is exceptional talent in the region who have potential to be world-class entrepreneurs.
  • The initiative will be the kickoff to a sustainable diversity, equity and inclusion effort across Central Virginia and the Commonwealth.
  • Opportunity Hub was founded in 2013 as the nation's largest Black owned multi-campus technology, startup and venture ecosystem building company.
  • Current subsidiaries include OHUB Futures College, OHUB Talent, Equity District, Grit, DEIS, and 100 Black Angels and Allies Fund .