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Economic Development

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.

Jun 5, 2015

North Carolina company to expand to Danville

Panacea BioMatx Inc. will receive $250,000 from The Launch Place.

May 21, 2015

Three businesses announce expansions in Virginia Beach

Two manufacturers and a catering company get help from YesOceana program.

May 20, 2015

Zero Point Inc. to build new corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach

Company expects expansion to create 89 new jobs over next five years.

May 15, 2015

Tobacco Commission gets new leader and new name

Evan Feinman had been deputy secretary of natural resources.

May 15, 2015

U.S. trade agency forms partnership with Norfolk

Seminar planned for May 28 to explain export opportunities for area businesses.

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