Richmond, VA – The City of Richmond has announced the appointment of Angie Rodgers as Director of Economic Development.
Rodgers comes to Richmond from Prince George’s County, Maryland, where she served for five years as the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development. She oversaw 10 county agencies including neighborhood revitalization, business attraction and retention, small business support, lending and incentives, tourism, and workforce development.
“Angie brings decades of experience in community-building and economic development,” said CAO Odie Donald II. “There is no question that Richmond is ripe with economic opportunity. In Angie, we will have a trusted leader who can harness that opportunity in a way that uplifts our community, continues to raise our City’s profile, and injects economic vibrancy into our communities.”
Before her role in Prince George’s County, Rodgers was the Chief of Staff for the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development in Washington D.C., responsible for budget, policy, and operations of an 85-person agency overseeing real estate development, business development, and revenue bond activities.
“Richmond has something for everyone,” said Rodgers. “From its beautiful scenery to a wonderful food and beverage scene and a host of historical and cultural landmarks, there is so much to love about the River City. It is an honor to join the Economic Development team; I look forward to doing my part to create a thriving equitable business landscape that benefits all Richmonders and am grateful for the opportunity to do so.”
“Odie and I are thrilled to have Angie on board,” said Mayor Avula. “She brings the expertise and clear vision we need to attract build and retain business here in Richmond. I’d like to also extend my deepest gratitude to Matt Welch who has done an incredible job as Interim Director of Economic Development for the past year.”
Rodgers will officially take her position on August 4.
