Prince William economic development projects totaled $513 million in investment last year
County closed 19 deals that are expected to create 469 jobs and retain another 100.
Gloucester launches business startup program
Shark Tank-like contest made possible with state grant.
Report shows city gains as Virginia’s population growth slows
Weldon Cooper Center says cities and counties have reached relative parity.
Media General leases floor in the Empire State Building
Skyscraper will house its six digital media companies and national sales headquarters.
Bank of Lancaster closing a branch in Lancaster County
Northside office will close April 30, leaving locality with two branches.
Norfolk Southern to close Roanoke office building
Move will affect 500 employees, who will have the option of relocating with their positions.
College affordability bills now in Senate
After clearing the House of Delegates, two bills aimed at making college more affordable in Virginia have now moved to the Senate.
Bill would ‘ban the box’ on job applications
A Senate committee narrowly approved a bill this week that would prohibit state agencies from asking job applicants if they have a criminal history on employment applications.
Jobless rate falls to 4.8 percent
Commonwealth’s total nonfarm employment passes prerecession peak.
195-year-old bank building in Fredericksburg to be sold
Federal-style National Bank Building was used as a headquarters during the Civil War.
Port posts profit for first half of fiscal year
Port of Virginia saw a loss during the same period last year.