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Economic Development

Nov 22, 2013

Virginia’s jobless rate remains unchanged in October

Seasonally adjusted rate stands at 5.6 percent for second straight month after rising during the spring and summer.

Nov 20, 2013

Virginia’s business community needs to help groom future workers.

State could experience a worker shortage by 2022.

Nov 20, 2013

VFP to expand Scott County operations

$3.5 million investment is expected to create 50 new jobs.

Nov 20, 2013

McAuliffe asks business community to push Medicaid expansion

Governor-elect says proposed move is 'an economic development issue and a workforce issue.'

Nov 14, 2013

Manufacturer to expand Floyd operations

McDonnell approves $100,000 from Governor’s Opportunity Fund to assist with the project.

Nov 8, 2013

Wal-Mart donates 50 acres of land near Civil War battlefield

Discount chain's plans for a store on the site sparked a lawsuit.

Nov 8, 2013

Manufacturer plans $4.2 million expansion in Botetourt County

Project will create 30 jobs paying an average of $60,000 a year.

Nov 8, 2013

Giant Kroger store planned for Portsmouth

124,000-square-foot building will be second in Hampton Roads' using its Marketplace concept.

Nov 1, 2013

Fort Monroe takes a step toward lease agreement with school

Virginia STEAM eventually could occupy 19 buildings on the fortress property in Hampton.

Nov 1, 2013

Universal Corp. expanding facilities in Africa

More than $40 million will be spent on tobacco project in Mozambique

Oct 28, 2013

Delta Pure nears completion of its expansion in Hanover County.

Company is adding 12,000 square feet and up to 15 new jobs.

Oct 28, 2013

Norfolk named 10th best city for retirees

CNN/Money cites access to the Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay.

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