Tag: Economy
It’s tax time: But corporations aren’t paying
Tax Day offers a stark reminder of the difference between those of us who pay all our taxes every year and the big corporations that don’t.
VCU event to explore future of AirBnB in Virginia
Experts will convene at VCU as part of a panel discussion on concerns and opportunities related to companies such as AirBnB.
Ply Gem Windows to invest $2 million to expand operation in Franklin County
Ply Gem Windows will invest $1.98 million to expand its manufacturing operation in the Town of Rocky Mount in Franklin County.
Drake Extrusion to invest $6 million to expand in Henry County
Drake Extrusion, a subsidiary of International Fibres Group, will invest $6 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Henry County.
Tourism Association of Greater Waynesboro speaks out on Wayne Theatre
The Tourism Association of Greater Waynesboro addressed the budget recommendations by City Manager Mike Hamp relative to the Wayne Theatre.
Stink bug research could bear fruit in a few years
About five years ago the brown marmorated stink bug migrated into Northern Virginia and began damaging the apple crop and other produce.
Gas prices on either side of $2 a gallon in Virginia
Gas prices have remained above $2 per gallon since March 24 while states in the Mid-Atlantic are seeing prices on both sides of the $2 mark.
Does ‘free market’ even mean anything?
Whenever you read the words “our free market system,” it should raise a red flag. What does the term “free market system” even mean?
AAA: Gas prices back above $2 a gallon nationally
Gas prices have increased largely due to seasonal increases in fuel demand and reduced production as some refineries conduct maintenance.
Henry’s Farm Inc. recalls soybean sprouts due to possible health risk
Henry’s Farm Inc. of Woodford, Va. is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Deschutes Brewery chooses Roanoke for Eastern U.S. location
Deschutes Brewery will invest $85 million to establish its Eastern U.S. brewery in the City of Roanoke.
Augusta County named top place to get a mortgage in Virginia
This month, SmartAsset, a New York financial technology company, named Augusta County one of the smartest places in Virginia for home-buyers to get a mortgage.
Shenandoah Valley Partnership wins statewide award
The Shenandoah Valley Partnership was honored in the Virginia Economic Developers Association 2016 Community Economic Development Awards.
SCC sets schedule to consider Anthem’s proposed purchase of Cigna
The SCC will hold a public hearing in May to consider the impact of Anthem’s proposed acquisition of Cigna and its subsidiaries.
ADP to invest $32.25 million to establish regional customer service center in Norfolk
ADP will invest $32.25 million to establish a regional customer service center in the City of Norfolk. The project will create about 1,800 new jobs.
AAA: Gas prices in Virginia up 19 cents in a week
Virginia gas prices have jumped 19 cents per gallon in in the past week as supplies are ample, demand is relatively strong.
Virginia unemployment rate dips to 4.1 percent
Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.1 percentage point in January to 4.1 percent, the lowest rate since July 2008.
Fiscal incentives for companies sponsoring registered apprenticeships
The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is accepting applications from employers interested in accessing state funds to offset training costs for registered apprentices.
Meat Matters: Animal Agriculture Alliance debuts campaign
The Animal Agriculture Alliance unveiled on Feb. 1 a campaign focused on promoting the role of meat and poultry in a healthy, balanced diet.
USDA, US Chamber foundation to promote ag jobs to veterans
The USDA announced a joint agreement with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to increase employment opportunities in the agricultural sector for military veterans and their spouses.
Mid-Atlantic gas prices continue decline: National average up this week
Mid-Atlantic gas prices continue a slow decline, with areas in Virginia breaking the sub-$1.50 barrier.
Virginia’s, nation’s largest industry to be celebrated March 14-20
Agriculture, America’s and Virginia’s largest industry, will be celebrated March 14-20, National Ag Week. March 15 has been designated National Ag Day.
FTC grants antitrust approval of combination of Dominion, Questar
Dominion Resources and Questar Corporation announced Tuesday that their proposed combination has cleared a key condition needed for completion.
Inequality is a zero-sum game
In a recent commentary (“Economic Inequality,” January 2016), venture capitalist Paul Graham defends inequality on the grounds that it’s not necessarily the result of a zero-sum game.
Virginia Tech hops into the farm-to-glass craft beer movement with new brewhouse
Virginia Tech is helping the commonwealth’s beer industry, which has a more than $8 billion annual economic impact and contributes $2.9 billion in annual total tax contributions.
Valley Workforce Participates in Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program
Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board CEO Sharon Johnson was recently named to the State Steering Committee for the Virginia Values Veterans Program.
Big data can make a big difference on farms
A recent study about precision agriculture showed that unused data equaled $8.1 billion in unrealized revenue for farmers.
AAA: Gas prices about to push back up?
Gas prices in the region continue to decline, but the party may be coming to an end sooner than many would like.
Report: Charlottesville area economy has record year in 2015
The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce reported Thursday that total retail sales set a second straight record level over 2015.
Polykon Manufacturing LLC to establish manufacturing operation in Virginia
Polykon Manufacturing LLC will invest more than $60 million to establish a manufacturing operation in Virginia in Henrico County.
Emser Tile to invest $16.25 million to establish East Coast distribution center
Emser Tile, the leading designer, marketer and producer of the world’s finest tile and natural stone, will invest $16.25 million to establish an East Coast distribution operation.
Consumers harmed by KLMN Readers Services receiving restitution
The Attorney General office has mailed restitution checks totaling more than $20,000.00 as part of a judgment filed against KLMN Readers Services, Inc.
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