Richmond ranks third in survey of business-friendly cities
Thumbtack’s list is based on response from nearly 18,000 small businesses.
278 Virginia companies make Inc. 5000
Only one, however, ranks among the top 100 fastest-growing firms.
Greater Richmond Partnership projects to create 1,800 jobs
Marketing group worked with 12 new and expanding companies during fiscal year.
Accenture acquires Arlington-based cybersecurity firm FusionX
Consulting firm says the deal with strengthen its security practice.
Uranium company sues the commonwealth over mining ban
It wants access to a 119-million-pound deposit in Pittsylvania County.
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.