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Economic Development

Sep 20, 2013

Norfolk-based shipping agency expands to South America

T. Parker Host, which focuses on coal and other dry bulk commodities, opens office in Colombia.

Sep 20, 2013

Virginia’s unemployment rate continues to inch higher

August rate of 5.8 percent marks fourth consecutive increase.

Sep 17, 2013

Virginia Beach attracts 2,200 new jobs in 2012-13 fiscal year

Resort city also sees $260 million in capital investment.

Sep 17, 2013

Local economic growth rates slow in some parts of Virginia

Only five of 11 metro areas matched or exceeded the national average for GDP.

Sep 13, 2013

TNS acquires roaming services company

Toronto-based RoamEx helps operators detect and prevent fraud.

Sep 10, 2013

Three Virginia companies named to Fortune fast-growth list

Iridium Communications, Measurement Specialties and Portfolio Recovery Associates are among 100 ranked by magazine.

Sep 3, 2013

60 firms to add 1,400 jobs in Fairfax County

Most of the companies making announcements in second quarter are in the IT and professional services sectors

Aug 27, 2013

Norfolk picked as hotspot for entrepreneurs

Magazine also cites Tucson, Ariz.; Corvallis, Ore.; Lincoln, Neb.; and Baton Rouge, La.

Aug 21, 2013

Steel Fab to open new operation in Lebanon

Company will combine with its existing operations in Southwest Virginia.

Aug 14, 2013

Canline Systems to open first U. S. facility in Roanoke County

Company wants to be closer to clients, including Ardagh Group.

Aug 14, 2013

Vienna and Leesburg make list of ‘Best Places to Live’

50 communities of 10,000 to 50,000 people are ranked on family income, home prices and other measurements.

Aug 13, 2013

Soybean deal will ship 8 million bushels to China

Perdue Agribusiness Inc. signs deal with Jiusan Oil and Grain Industries Group.

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