Employment rises for U.S. construction workers
Nonresidential contractors hired 158,200 employees in 2014, according to the Arlington-based Associated General Contractors of America.
State and federal officials agree on alternative route for U.S. 460.
Seventeen-mile alternative would impact 52 acres of wetlands and cost $375 to $425 million.
Virginia State Park sees new attendance record
State park visitors increased by 1.4 percent from 2013 to 2014.
Advance Auto Parts promotes attorney
Tammy Finley is now executive vice president, human resources and general counsel.
Glass recycling company to open operation in Bristol
Manchester, England-based Nulife Glass will create 46 jobs.
Williams Mullen names new CEO and president
Calvin W. “Woody” Fowler Jr. will succeed Thomas R. Frantz on April 1.
Cvent acquires California-based hospitality marketing company
Tysons Corner-based company will include Elite Meetings’ online venue-sourcing tools in its offerings.
MeadWestvaco plans to spin off specialty chemicals business
The separation is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Appalachian Railcar Services division acquires Lynchburg-based BRC Rail
Combined operations are expected to expand during the next three years.
Online holiday spending grew 15 percent
Cyber Monday again is busiest online shopping day of the holiday season.
Canon Virginia plans to invest $100 million in Newport News facility
Company will add printer cartridge production lines, increase toner manufacturing and filling.
Reaction to McDonnell’s two-year prison sentence ranges from sadness to relief
Will sentence in corruption case impact ethics reform in Virginia?