Greater Richmond Partnership launches regional economic data dashboard

Jennifer Wakefield, President & CEO at Greater Richmond Chamber
Jennifer Wakefield, President & CEO at Greater Richmond Chamber
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The Greater Richmond Partnership announced on May 7 the launch of an interactive data dashboard designed to track and display key indicators of the region’s economic health. The dashboard, available on the GRPVA.com website, provides quarterly updates across 28 indicators in five categories, including economic impact, real estate, and transportation.

The new tool is intended to help clients and stakeholders stay informed about Greater Richmond’s vitality. “Launching a regional data dashboard for our community is an exciting way to engage and keep our clients informed and stakeholders abreast of Greater Richmond’s vitality,” said Jennifer Wakefield, President & CEO of the Greater Richmond Partnership. “This dynamic tool will be updated quarterly using automated pushes from publicly-available data sources as well as analyses developed internally by our amazing research staff.”

The dashboard features visualizations, key performance indicators, and interactive charts that provide both a broad overview and detailed insights into areas such as unemployment rates, wages, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and employment figures.

Developed by Daly Analytics, the platform also includes a password-protected area where GRP stakeholders can access an AI assistant for deeper analysis across all tracked indicators. The creation of this dashboard was recommended during GRP’s 2025-2030 Strategic Planning process as part of efforts to enhance regional competitiveness through best-in-class research tools.

According to information provided by the organization in its announcement, strategic consultant EY outlined the set of regional indicators after conducting a year-long project focused on strengthening local competitiveness.



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