Delivering talent, strengthening economic vitality

Virginia Commonwealth University treasures its responsibility to strengthen the economic vitality of the Richmond region and the commonwealth of Virginia. In light of its role as a unique education institution in Virginia, and by virtue of its community-focused mission and practices, VCU impacts the state and local regions in multifaceted ways that lead to a higher quality of life for those residents.

Chmura Economics and Analytics published a study in January 2011, which you can download below.

Download the full study.

• Executive Summary
• Background
• Profile of VCU: Increasing and Achieving Excellence
• Impact on Human Capital Development
• VCU Research Drives Economic Development
• VCU Community Involvement Lifts Quality of Life
• Economic Impact of VCU Enterprise Spending
• Economic Impacts of VCU Associated Spending
• Fiscal Impacts of VCU