Metro unemployment rates climb in January
Seasonally unadjusted figures up 0.3 to 1.2 percentage points from December.
Four Virginia companies make Build 100 list
Firms have shown sustained headcount growth over five years.
Mercury Paper is expanding Strasburg operations
Plan will create 96 additional jobs over the next year.
ODU study pinpoints best export opportunities for maritime security exports
Report is part of Virginia’s efforts to mitigate defense spending cuts on Virginia’s economy
Alexandria’s downtown makes top 10 list
Livability.com praises its mix of Colonial architecture and ‘hip vibe.’
Virginia’s agricultural and forestry exports reach new record
Products shipped from the state exceeded $2.85 billion in 2013.
Virginia’s ranking drops in nationwide survey of perceptions of well-being
The commonwealth is 24th among the states after being 14th last year.
VEDP releases report on export opportunities for cybersecurity
Report identifies top 10 foreign markets for state companies.
Virginia consumer confidence is rising
The Roanoke Poll reports more optimism about economic conditions.
Blacksburg company receives award for exports
Moog Components Group participated in the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade program.
Virginia Economic Development Partnership names new chair
Donald Seale is executive vice president and chief marketing officer at Norfolk Southern.