Virginia Tech approves doctorate in translational science
Program would focus on bringing scientific discoveries into diagnostics, therapeutics and health-promoting behaviors and policies.
Minority supplier development groups reorganize
Most of Virginia network consolidated with the Carolinas.
Perdue expands soybean export agreement with Chinese port operator.
Dandong Port Group could buy up to 29 million bushels of the 2013 soybean crop, worth more than $450 million with recent soybean prices.
Jobless rates fall in nine of 11 Virginia metro areas
Northern Virginia unemployment dips below 4 percent in April.
Sundog Productions relocates to new 40,000-square-foot plant
Textile facility will show off new center this Saturday.
Amazon Web Services to create 500 jobs in Fairfax
Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS) plans to establish an office in the Herndon area of Fairfax County to support growth of its public sector and cloud computing work, creating 500 new jobs.
Roanoke College poll finds improving consumer sentiment
Virginia respondents say they are optimistic about the economy and household finances
New measurement offers fresh look at poverty in the commonwealth
Study finds economic distress higher in Northern Virginia and lower in Southwest Virginia than typically reported.
Guide released to aid defense industry exports
Virginia Economic Development Partnership developed report to aid companies hit by federal government cutbacks.
Bon Secours Washington Redskins training center expected to be ready by June 30
Officials couldn’t say if quarterback Robert Griffin III will be able to play.
Australian company plans Dinwiddie County mining operation
Iluka Resources project is expected to create 86 jobs
Virginia unemployment rate falls to 5.2 percent in April
Seasonally adjusted measurement has declined for two consecutive months.