Virginia wines show well in San Francisco competition
State wineries capture 61 medals including five gold
Virginia’s jobless rate remains unchanged
Seasonally adjusted rate stays at 5.6 percent
SBA opens two women’s business centers
The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened two new business centers in Virginia.
Greenhouse operation to create 205 jobs in Pulaski County
Red Sun Farms is a Mexico-based producer of hydroponic vegetables
Cargo up at Port of Virginia
Cargo volumes at the Port of Virginia grew 7.9 percent in February over last year.
Capital One to increase dividend to 30 cents a share
Banking company had lowered rate to 5 cents in 2009
$50 million dairy facility in Augusta to create 60 jobs
Phoenix-based Shamrock Farms to produce extended shelf life products
Landmark Apartment Trust acquires firm’s management operations for $30 million
Richmond-based REIT owns more than 10,000 apartments in the South
Hampton Roads seeing good activity, but federal defense cuts could stifle some commercial growth
Grocery store sector is especially strong.
Metrorail first phase on track to open this summer
Construction of the first phase of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail project is expected to be complete late this summer.
Commonwealth Commercial Partners is moving headquarters to Innsbrook Corporate Center
Henrico Company needs more space to accommodate growth.
HII reaches contract agreement with shipyard workers
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. reached a contract agreement on Thursday with union workers at its Newport News Shipbuilding division.