Mortgage rates fall on weak economic news
Mortgage rates fell this week on reports of weak manufacturing growth and declines in the consumer price index and inflation, according to McLean-based Freddie Mac.
Two Central Virginia construction companies announce a merger
J. E. Jamerson & Sons and C. L. Lewis & Co. plan to merge in 2014.
Virginia’s business community needs to help groom future workers.
State could experience a worker shortage by 2022.
Wage growth expected to be minimal
Bloomberg BNA says wages will either stay the same or increase slightly this year.
Virginia opens agricultural trade office in Canada
Canada is the commonwealth’s second largest export market.
VFP to expand Scott County operations
$3.5 million investment is expected to create 50 new jobs.
McAuliffe asks business community to push Medicaid expansion
Governor-elect says proposed move is 'an economic development issue and a workforce issue.'
Sauer Properties purchases six-acre site in Richmond for $3.8 million
Site is located two blocks from Bon Secours Redskins Training facility.
Virginia’s oyster harvest grows 60 percent in a year
Commonwealth reports largest oyster harvest since 1987.
Virginia Foundation for Community College Education receives $2 million gift
Money from Michael A. Smith and Valley Proteins Inc. will kickstart initiative involving 14 colleges.
Two Comfort Inn hotels in Hampton Roads are getting updates
A $3 million overhaul is planned for Comfort Inn in Virginia Beach.
Venture capital investments a bright spot for D.C. commercial real estate market
After funding, companies seek office space.