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Economic Development

Aug 19, 2015

Richmond ranks third in survey of business-friendly cities

Thumbtack’s list is based on response from nearly 18,000 small businesses.

Aug 13, 2015

278 Virginia companies make Inc. 5000

Only one, however, ranks among the top 100 fastest-growing firms.

Aug 11, 2015

Greater Richmond Partnership projects to create 1,800 jobs

Marketing group worked with 12 new and expanding companies during fiscal year.

Aug 5, 2015

Accenture acquires Arlington-based cybersecurity firm FusionX

Consulting firm says the deal with strengthen its security practice.

Aug 5, 2015

Uranium company sues the commonwealth over mining ban

It wants access to a 119-million-pound deposit in Pittsylvania County.

Aug 5, 2015

Economic research center set up at Mary Washington

It will prepare reports on the Fredericksburg region.

Aug 4, 2015

Virginia Community Economic Network and VT KnowledgeWorks form strategic partnership

They will work together on projects designed to improve economic competitiveness.

Jul 28, 2015

New bipartisan, statewide coalition calls for state incentives to boost regional cooperation

Backers will seek legislation in 2016 General Assembly to make grants available.

Jun 19, 2015

Virginia’s unemployment rose slightly in May

Uptick of one-tenth of a percentage point resulted in rate of 4.9 percent.

Jun 12, 2015

Business plan contest will award $850,000 in prizes

Virginia Velocity competition deadline is July 10.

Jun 12, 2015

Virginia Unmanned Systems Commission established

Group charged with making recommendations on developing new industry.

Jun 10, 2015

$900,000 state grant program aimed at promoting job-skills training

Awards of up to $200,000 each must be matched by private funds.

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