Virginia sets new tourism record
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Visitors to Virginia generated $21.2 billion in revenue from tourism in 2012, a 4 percent increase over 2011 and a new record high for the Commonwealth.
Search Results for employment
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Show Featured United Way HR & Goodwill Industries
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The Issues in Aging Radio show on WSVA 550 AM featured United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County (UWHR) and Goodwill Industries of the Valley’s Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) on August 26.
AAA: Gas prices well below 2012 averages as Labor Day approaches
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Drivers across the country continue to enjoy discounted gas pump prices versus a year ago, which is good news for those planning to hit the road for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline was $3.54 per gallon Friday.
E.W. Jackson pledges to reduce government burdens on small business
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E.W. Jackson, Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in Virginia, spoke this week regarding his plans to help small business.
Sen. Warner helps launch veterans job initiative
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U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Tuesday joined The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the largest technology council in the nation, in launching a new program designed to connect veterans to employment opportunities in Virginia’s technology community.
State: $585 million surplus for FY 2013
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The Commonwealth of Virginia finished FY 2013 $585 million in the black. The announcement of Virginia’s fourth consecutive budget surplus in the McDonnell administration came during the governor’s annual fiscal year-end address to the joint money committees of the General Assembly.
Job opening at Staunton Creative Community Fund
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The Staunton Creative Community Fund is seeking a part-time Client Services Coordinator. The position will be for 15-20 hours per week. The position will be responsible for a variety of administrative and program development tasks
Ralph Pope: Don’t forget about our economic engine, small business owners
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With unemployment still at over 7 percent nationwide it is time that small businesses and entrepreneurs received the help they need in order to create the jobs our country so desperately needs. Whether it’s offering tax incentives or more access to capital and credit, small businesses need help from the government to bolster hiring.
Ken Cuccinelli: ObamaCare’s latest broken promise
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What was supposed to be President Obama’s signature legislative achievement has become an astonishing failure. The most recent delay, involving a component of the law that was supposed to cap how much consumers would have to spend on their own insurance, is just the latest in a seemingly endless string of blunders.
McAuliffe announces proposal to support Virginia’s veterans, military families
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Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe announced his proposal to support Virginia’s veterans and military families on Monday. His plan focuses on four key areas that as governor McAuliffe will strengthen in order to address the needs and challenges facing Virginia’s veteran population and their families: employment, higher education, healthcare, and military family support.
