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Virginia economy

Color-coded map shows the distribution of this week’s continued claims in Virginia’s counties and cities. Map courtesy Virginia Works
May 9, 2025

Virginia unemployment claims rise amid federal layoffs

Virginia jobless claims rose in early May, with experts citing federal spending cuts, tariffs and contract reductions as key factors in the surge.

May 5, 2025

In the Lead: Best Women-Owned Businesses

Meet 28 successful women-owned Virginia businesses, from tech startups to manufacturers, honored for leadership, resilience, and innovation.

May 1, 2025

Forty under 40: Celebrating the rising stars shaping Virginia’s future

Meet 40 young leaders transforming Virginia's business landscape. Honorees excel in fields like banking, health care, real estate and government.

Jan 30, 2025

White House decisions weigh heavily on Va., Hampton Roads economies, experts say

While federal workers ponder taking a buyout offer from President Donald Trump and a now-rescinded federal funding freeze memo caused confusion and worry over the status of major economic development projects in Virginia, economists at Old Dominion University say uncertainty in Washington, D.C., is the major factor affecting the state’s and Hampton Roads’ economic futures […]

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