30. Initial purpose: To develop strategic business alliances between companies in Southwest Virginia and Northern Virginia. Participating regions now include other regions as well: Northern Va, Hampton Roads, Region 2000, Richmond, Southern VA and Southwest VA
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37. Return to Roots www.ReturntoRoots.org & www.RTRSoVA.org The information portals and networks for Career Seekers, Employers and Communities in Southwest & Southern Virginia
38. Funded by a Special Projects grant from the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Revitalization Commission. Return to Roots website launched September 16, 2006 by Governor Kaine and the RTR Southern VA website launched June 12, 2009! Reaches out to former SwVa and SoVA residents & others to inform them of jobs and business opportunities available in the regions. The website links potential employees to companies with jobs and employers to employees with skills and desire! www.ReturntoRoots.org & www.RTRSoVA.org
39. A Web Portal for Communities! Post your Resume, Find a Job! Post your Job, Find an employee Access Business Resources Seek Higher Education Opportunities View Community Attractions Read News & Find Information Find High School Reunions www.ReturntoRoots.org & www.RTRSoVA.org
40. Return to Roots www.ReturntoRoots.org & www.RTRSoVA.org First success story: Keith and Julia Brown returned from Cincinnati in January 2007 to work at CGI
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