Economic research center set up at Mary Washington
It will prepare reports on the Fredericksburg region.
Virginia Community Economic Network and VT KnowledgeWorks form strategic partnership
They will work together on projects designed to improve economic competitiveness.
New bipartisan, statewide coalition calls for state incentives to boost regional cooperation
Backers will seek legislation in 2016 General Assembly to make grants available.
Virginia’s unemployment rose slightly in May
Uptick of one-tenth of a percentage point resulted in rate of 4.9 percent.
Business plan contest will award $850,000 in prizes
Virginia Velocity competition deadline is July 10.
Virginia Unmanned Systems Commission established
Group charged with making recommendations on developing new industry.
$900,000 state grant program aimed at promoting job-skills training
Awards of up to $200,000 each must be matched by private funds.
North Carolina company to expand to Danville
Panacea BioMatx Inc. will receive $250,000 from The Launch Place.
Three businesses announce expansions in Virginia Beach
Two manufacturers and a catering company get help from YesOceana program.
Zero Point Inc. to build new corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach
Company expects expansion to create 89 new jobs over next five years.
Tobacco Commission gets new leader and new name
Evan Feinman had been deputy secretary of natural resources.
U.S. trade agency forms partnership with Norfolk
Seminar planned for May 28 to explain export opportunities for area businesses.