Darden School honors resilient Virginia businesses
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The University of Virginia Darden School of Business’ Institute for Business in Society announced the winners of the 2013 Tayloe Murphy Resilience Awards competition.
Search Results for unemployment
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McDonnell lays out blueprint for administration’s final 100 days
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Gov. Bob McDonnell today announced a “Sprint to the Finish” final 100 days plan that aims to continue the administration’s successes in improving the quality of life of all Virginians and building a “Commonwealth of Opportunity.”
AAA: Gas prices continue decline
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Motorists have paid over $3.00 for a gallon of gasoline for more than 1,000 consecutive days, sometimes inching closer to $4.00 per gallon, which is why recent gas price declines come as welcome news when filling up at the pump.
Forbes.com names Virginia America’s ‘Best State for Business’
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Forbes.com has named Virginia America’s “Best State for Business.” The Commonwealth reclaims the title after being awarded the No. 2 ranking from 2010-2012.
McDonnell announces 75 new jobs in Carroll County
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Gov. Bob McDonnell today announced that Virginia Produce Company, a family-owned agricultural produce wholesaler located in Hillsville, will more than quadruple the size of its operating facility and create 75 new full-time equivalent positions.
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.
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.
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.
Jon Cooper: Low minimum wage undermines economy
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As a business owner who runs a manufacturing company with 150 employees, I strongly support increasing the federal minimum wage, which has been stuck at just $7.25 an hour since July 24, 2009. It will provide concrete benefits to businesses and will strengthen our overall economy.
