Irish company targets U.S. markets
Global/Local View: Ireland-based Anord Control Systems picks Henrico County for its subsidiary
Peninsula focuses on retaining young workers
The Peninsula Council for Workforce Development is using the results of April’s annual “Greater Peninsula State of the Workforce Report” to help shape its strategic plan for the seven cities and counties it serves.
Foundation head has perspective on Russian tensions
Rob Havers hopes Americans will look to it for a historical perspective on growing tensions between the United States and Russia.
VCU deal expected to boost South Hill hospital
South Hill hospital has partnered with VCU Health Center to form VCU Community Memorial Hospital.
Carilion creating neuro-musculoskeletal center
Roanoke-based Carilion Clinic is converting the 65,000-square-foot former Ukrop’s store at Franklin Road and Wonju Street to a neuro-musculoskeletal center.
$2 billion Chinese facility expected to create 2,000 jobs
A Chinese pulp and paper company plans to invest $2 billion and create 2,000 jobs in establishing its first U.S. advanced-manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County.
Loudoun effort aimed at developing rural businesses
Loudoun County’s economic engine also is fueled by agriculture.
The view from VCU
Interview with Michael Rao, President, Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond
Dead end for the new Route 460?
Reforms wanted on public/private projects after nearly $300 million is spent on the Route 460 project.
Still a hard sell
Companies are reluctant to buy cyber insurance despite major breaches
Where the jobs are
College graduates with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering earned the highest average salary, but Virginia schools do not currently offer the degree program.
The digital divide
King and Queen County installed a fixed, wireless broadband network last year.