Recent Articles from Robert Powell, III
Nationwide Custom Homes to expand Martinsville operations
Two-phase project is expected to create 59 jobs.
Bon Secours names new CEO at St. Francis Medical Center
Former head of N.H. hospital, Christopher Accashian, had worked at HCA facilities in Richmond.
Former congressman joins Virginia Tech
Jim Moran will serve as guest lecturer in the school of public and international affairs.
Airbus Americas to consolidate operations at Ashburn site
Company is expected to invest $1 million and add employment at material distribution center.
Virginia jobless rate falls to 4 percent
March’s figure is the lowest seen since June 2008.
Commonwealth’s general fund revenue rose 7.5 percent in March
Year-to-date collections, however, are behind projections.
Unemployment falls in most metro areas
Declines range from one-tenth to four-tenths of a percentage point in February.
Halifax County receives workforce readiness certification
Designation is expected to help it attract new businesses and jobs.
Virginia sees 29.5 percent growth in number of women-owned companies since 2007
Sales increased 35 percent while employment rose 32.8 percent, according to report.
Virginia Health Information names new board officers, executive committee members
Dr. Ibe Mbanu of Bon Secours Virginia is now president.