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[rusthebuss]

you really think it will happen. lot of power will be lost i don't know, but i hope you are right. they have been talking about this stuff for a while now with the cities joining and with studies and nothing ever came from it. Lets hope for the best

Edited by rusthebuss, 30 March 2005 - 06:18 PM.

[krdarden]

rusthebuss, on Mar 30 2005, 07:16 PM, said:

you really think it will happen. lot of power will be lost i don't know, but i hope you are right. they have been talking about this stuff for a while now with the cities joining and with studies and nothing ever came from it. Lets hope for the best

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Just look at what happen with Louisville, Kentucky and have faith my friend!

[lammius]

rusthebuss, on Mar 30 2005, 09:54 AM, said:

Congrats on working on your masters. Are you planning on coming back to the area or you planning on staying away?

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In typical Hampton Roads brain drain fashion I'm not planning on returning to that area.  Though I'm not sure where my career will take me (hopefully not anywhere in the Sunbelt) I hope to stay in the New York metro region or elsewhere between Philadelphia and Boston.

[rusthebuss]

How come?

[lammius]

rusthebuss, on Mar 31 2005, 07:48 AM, said:

How come?

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There are lots of urban amenities, institutions, etc. that those cities have and Norfolk does not.  I'm a transit village planner.  I'd have no work in Hampton Roads.  I suppose that's why I keep rooting for Norfolk to improve itself so much.  If it were to become a "major city" in the future I might reoonsider.

[IMPAQ]

I'm 26, a pisces and like long walks on the beach... well, not really. Anyways, yeah, I'm 26 (and a pisces). I'm originally from Brooklyn, NYC. I resided there until I was 11. We then moved to Philadelphia where I lived there till 1997 when I moved away to the Pittsburgh area. I spent 3 1/2 miserable years in Pittsburgh and then I moved back to Philadelphia. I married a Richmonder in 2003, she moved up to Philly and we have recently moved to Richmond end of last year.

I'm a licensed account manager for a small commercial insurance agency. I'm also owner of Buildrichmond.com where we aim to discuss what's going on in Richmond (politically, musically, etc. etc.).  

[Seven Cities]

Welcome aboard Impaq!  Please help keep us informed as to whats going on in the capital city.

[vdogg]

IMPAQ, on Mar 31 2005, 11:01 AM, said:

I'm 26, a pisces and like long walks on the beach... well, not really. Anyways, yeah, I'm 26 (and a pisces). I'm originally from Brooklyn, NYC. I resided there until I was 11. We then moved to Philadelphia where I lived there till 1997 when I moved away to the Pittsburgh area. I spent 3 1/2 miserable years in Pittsburgh and then I moved back to Philadelphia. I married a Richmonder in 2003, she moved up to Philly and we have recently moved to Richmond end of last year.

I'm a licensed account manager for a small commercial insurance agency. I'm also owner of Buildrichmond.com where we aim to discuss what's going on in Richmond (politically, musically, etc. etc.). 

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Welcome to the board IMPAQ. Our contingent of Richmonders is small but growing so it's good to have another one of you here   .

[Mike D]

I'm originally from NYC as well. Currently I live in Boston - getting a Master's degree here - but I'm looking to move elsewhere (Boston's just too expensive and lots of folks there seem to have a real chip on their shoulders about NY). I've read some interesting things (mostly positive) about Richmond and I am thinking about checking it out. I'm interested in Norfolk as well. It looks like there is a lot going on in both of these areas. I'm very impressed by what I've seen posted here. Both cities have a lot of potential and I would love to come see them both.

[rusthebuss]

The 757 area has alot to offer as well. We have good beaches and lots of stuff to do here. Alot of recreational things to do, and we have a decent night life.

[wrldcoupe4]

Richmond has its perks as well. It's nice being in a city with a rich history that is less than two hours from the beach, the mountains, and Washington. Talk about day trips. If you're into extreme sports, Richmond is also one of 2 cities in the U.S. that has Class IV rapids flowing through it, courtesy of the James Rivah. Did I mention the average commute is about 24 minutes? Just a preview of what you're missing   In any case, Virginia in general (minus northern va) is a great place to call home. Norfolk and the rest of the tidewater area are also nice. It offers lots of wonderful things.

[rusthebuss]

Man i got to give it to you for trying to sell Richmond. Northern Va is not that bad, its a pretty nice place to live and have alot of work there. It is very expensive to live though

Edited by rusthebuss, 01 April 2005 - 05:30 PM.

[Mike D]

Yes, I wouldn't consider northern VA - too expensive - then I might as well live in DC. I like both Richmond and Norfolk. One thing I'd like to know is which metro has the stronger job market - Richmond or Norfolk?

[lammius]

Mike D, on Apr 1 2005, 11:58 PM, said:

Yes, I wouldn't consider northern VA - too expensive - then I might as well live in DC. I like both Richmond and Norfolk. One thing I'd like to know is which metro has the stronger job market - Richmond or Norfolk?

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Depends on what you do, of course.

[rusthebuss]

The Norfolk metro area has a more stable market and was 10 billion dollars stronger than Richmond but like he said it depends on what you do for a living.

[VAGATOR]

Mike D, on Apr 2 2005, 01:58 AM, said:

Yes, I wouldn't consider northern VA - too expensive - then I might as well live in DC. I like both Richmond and Norfolk. One thing I'd like to know is which metro has the stronger job market - Richmond or Norfolk?

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Richmond, head of state government, which means numerous high paying jobs, Headquarters for a few 100 law firms and Federal District Court, Federal Reserve, numerous Fortune 500 companies.

My parents currently live in Northern Suffolk, but I lived in Norfolk for 10 years. I am 5 hours short from graduating from the University of Florida in history. Next fall, I will probably take a job in DC at a lobbying firm.

[wrldcoupe4]

VAGATOR, on Apr 2 2005, 02:54 PM, said:

Richmond, head of state government, which means numerous high paying jobs, Headquarters for a few 100 law firms and Federal District Court, Federal Reserve, numerous Fortune 500 companies.

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MikeD- Richmond is also emerging as a major center for biotech research and companies. For example, UNOS, the nation's organ transplant network, is headquarters at the Virginia Biotech Park in downtown Richmond. Richmond is also home to a lot of financial services companies (Genworth, Wachovia Securities etc. etc.). But like it was said earlier, it all depends on what you want to do. I will say that the area constantly receives accolades and takes pride in its quality of life. I mentioned in an earlier thread that Chesterfield County (the largest locality in the Richmond MSA) has been named 17th in the country for quality of life. I'm not sure that I would agree with the Norfolk market being more stable than Richmond's. During this past recession, in 2003, there were only two regional malls built in the country that year. Both were upscale. Both were in Richmond. Both are an incredible success and the Richmond market successfully absorbed the 2 million sf of retail space created by the malls. Both areas are nice but I've gotta root for my hometown .

[Mike D]

Well I'm currently finishing up a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Suffolk University in Boston. I would love to work in transportation or urban planning. But I'm also willing to work in the private/corporate sector, possibly doing corporate communications. Richmond just might be better for me as far as jobs are concerned.

[wrldcoupe4]

Mike D, on Apr 2 2005, 03:44 PM, said:

Well I'm currently finishing up a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Suffolk University in Boston. I would love to work in transportation or urban planning. But I'm also willing to work in the private/corporate sector, possibly doing corporate communications. Richmond just might be better for me as far as jobs are concerned.

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Richmond would be great for the types of fields you plan on entering. The state government is here as well as all the localities. There is also a large presence of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies. Best wishes on the future even if you don't call Richmond home.

[eandslee]

Hello, everyone.  My name is Eric, I'm 30 years old, was born in Richmond and lived a good portion of my life there, however, I'm in the Air Force and now reside in Great Falls, Montana.  I try to keep tabs on what is going on back home and live for seeing my hometown grow and become a "happing place".  My family has deep roots in the Richmond area and I have aspirations to move back to the area after I retire from the Air Force.  I'm currently getting my Master's Degree in Business Administration from Regis University in Denver, Colorado.  As a result, Richmond's economy interests me very much.  Anyway, I found out about this site from a post from Richmond City Watch and hope that I can submit a comment or two that might be of some worth to the discussion boards in the future.  I also want to help promote the Richmond area because I believe it is one of the best places in the world to live!  I look forward to talking to you all and I'll see you on the boards!