Tag: jobs
Kroger seeks to fill 40 jobs in the Shenandoah Valley
Kroger is having job fairs Saturday (May 14) to fill approximately 40 jobs in the Shenandoah Valley.
Clinton talks challenge of balancing work, family in Virginia event
Hillary Clinton began a two-day tour of Virginia and Kentucky where she will meet with women and young families to discuss issues important to them.
Randy Forbes: My first job taught me this
While I worked a number of summer jobs over the years, I still smile when I remember my early days of glass bottle recycling entrepreneurship.
Clinton plan could create jobs for 65,000 young unemployed Virginians
Hillary Clinton unveiled her $125 billion economic revitalization initiative for America’s underserved communities, predominately communities of color.
House approves two Robert Hurt jobs bills
The House of Representative passed the Capital Markets Improvement Act by a vote of 265-159 on Wednesday.
Report: Number of people working in Virginia highest ever
Virginia’s employment level reached 3,856,100 in December 2015, the highest in the Commonwealth’s history.
Job Opening: Waynesboro YMCA seeks childcare aides
Waynesboro YMCA Childcare is looking for 2 part time aides for our school age classrooms. Hours will be 3-5:30, Monday-Friday, with the occassional potential for more hours on days that school is out due to teacher workdays, inclement weather, or holidays.
Robert Hurt: A bipartisan, bicameral effort to create jobs
During my time in Congress, I have been laser-focused on enacting pro-growth policies to provide hardworking people across the country opportunities for new, good-paying jobs in their communities. This remains my top priority, as too many Fifth District Virginians continue to look for work.
Shenandoah Valley Workforce Investment Board pushes skill enhancement training
Programs administered by the Shenandoah Valley Workforce Investment Board provide businesses and workers in the Shenandoah Valley a variety of options for maintaining a highly-skilled workforce.
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center ushers in new name
Elizabeth Creamer, advisor for workforce development to Virginia’s Secretary of Commerce and Trade, will speak at the July 1 ceremony celebrating the new name for the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center.
American National University in Harrisonburg to host career fair
Community members thinking about a career change or in search of employment will want to attend the career fair at the Harrisonburg campus of American National University, located at 1515 Country Club Rd., on Thursday, June 11 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Governor announces training initiative to transition veterans into advanced manufacturing
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Friday that the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) has launched a new advanced manufacturing training program for active duty soldiers preparing for the civilian workforce and veterans who have recently transitioned to civilian life.
Tuesday workshop for employers of immigrants in Harrisonburg
Virginia Organizing and NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center will host a workshop featuring a senior trial attorney from the Department of Justice, Office of Special Council for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices, Lisa Zamd, to provide information for employers on how to avoid discrimination in hiring practices.
Virginia workforce system to pilot talent pipeline management practices
Virginia has been selected by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation as one of only seven state and regional partnerships across the country to receive a $50,000 grant award as part of a one year Talent Pipeline Management initiative targeted at closing the workforce skills gap.
Bechtel Corporation to invest $10 million in relocation, expansion, adding 700 jobs in Fairfax County
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Bechtel Corporation, one of the world’s largest engineering, construction and project management companies, will invest $10 million to relocate its Frederick, Maryland operation to Fairfax County as a result of global restructuring. The project will create 700 new jobs.
Tim Kaine invites Botetourt County educator as guest to State of the Union
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine announced that his guest at Tuesday’s Presidential State of the Union Address will be Lisa Barnett, Coordinator for Career and Technical Education for Botetourt County Public Schools.
Sens. Warner and Kaine introduce bipartisan Startup Act
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today led a bipartisan group of six Senate colleagues in introducing The Startup Act to jumpstart investment and job creation by new businesses.
Governor McAuliffe announces premiere of Point of Honor pilot on Amazon.com
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced on Thursday the premiere of the pilot episode of Point of Honor on Amazon.com. The series, filmed entirely in Virginia, follows a Virginia family and its courageous struggles during the Civil War.
Robert Hurt bill to encourage small public company growth passes House
Congressman Robert Hurt released a statement after the House passage of H.R. 37, Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act, which removes unnecessary federal regulations hindering job growth.
Governor McAuliffe announces $1.5 million in farmland preservation grants
Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2015 farmland preservation grants. Six localities have been awarded more than $1,581,000 from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Delegate Rush proposes affordable flat-fee degree for high-demand fields
Delegate Nick Rush (R-Montgomery) introduced legislation Monday to make college more affordable for students pursuing degrees in high-demand fields.
Unleash the hounds: Bob McDonnell, oppo research and Richmond
Bob McDonnell is about to pull two years of hard time in a federal prison for accepting loans and gifts from a political benefactor.
Nulife Glass to invest $5.9 million to establish first Virginia operation in Bristol
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Friday that Nulife Glass will invest $5.9 million to establish its first Virginia operation in the City of Bristol. A Manchester, England-based company, Nulife provides a complete and sustainable recycling service for all types of cathode ray tube (CRT) glass.
Randy Forbes: Reflections on what a Republican majority means for 2015
As we look to a new year and a new Congress, we have before us a unique opportunity with a Republican majority in both Houses.
Bob Goodlatte: Stopping unconstitutional immigration actions
Congress has not yet agreed on how to reform the immigration system, but the president has decided to ignore the Constitution and alter the law without new statutes. This is a slap in the face of the American people, who voted on November 4th to change the way Washington operates.
Robert Hurt votes for bill restoring 40-hour work week requirement to ObamaCare
Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) voted in favor of two bills that Republicans are touting as protecting American workers from President Obama’s healthcare law.
Forced to play the PR game: Cops, teachers
NYPD cops literally turning their backs on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio as part of their effort to gain the upper hand in labor contract negotiations are playing a hand we’ve seen played by another group that is masterful at getting attention to its plight for more pay: teachers.
Coperion Corporation to expand Wythe County manufacturing operation, create 22 new jobs
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Coperion Corporation, in collaboration with local real estate developer WYCO, LLC (William Ellenbogen Managing Member), will invest a total of more than $3 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Wythe County.
Robert Hurt: A New Year, a new Congress
As this year comes to a close, so too does the 113th Congress. I believe that we as a country have much to look forward to as a new year and a new 114th Congress begin.
Taming the climate debate
The climate controversy is one of the world’s most important discussions. At stake are billions of dollars, countless jobs, and, if U.N. representatives who met in Peru are right, the fate of the global environment itself.
Boost business by raising minimum wage
As a restaurant owner operating in four states and looking to expand, I’m happy to see the minimum wage going up in 21 states to kick off the new year. I’d like to see the federal minimum wage increase as well to benefit business and our economy nationwide.
Press Conference: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo talks with reporters on Wednesday. The Cowboys (11-4) play the Washington Redskins (4-11) on Sunday.
Governor McAuliffe announces more than $700K in Community Development Block Grants for Charles City, Wise
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Monday more than $700,000 in Community Development Block Grants for the Counties of Charles City and Wise.
U.S. sinking into lawlessness: And why might that be?
Conservative commentators are telling us in the wake of the senseless murders of two New York City cops on Saturday that the U.S. is about to sink into lawlessness because of the poisoned atmosphere surrounding ongoing protests of police killings of civilians in Missouri, Staten Island, Cleveland and a growing list of American cities.
Governor McAuliffe announces $1 million investment in Carroll County
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Friday that Thomas Automation Management, LLC (TAM), an automation firm that solves industrial IT problems for companies around the world, will invest $1 million to expand its operation in Carroll County, creating 15 new jobs.
Copper Fox Distillery committing to source 100% Virginia-grown products, revitalize Williamsburg site
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Wednesday that Copper Fox Distillery (www.copperfox.biz) will open its second malting, production, aging, and tasting facility in the City of Williamsburg.
Governor McAuliffe announces Virginia Enterprise Zone designations
Governor Terry McAuliffe on Thursday announced new and renewed Virginia Enterprise Zone (VEZ) designations. Five new zones were designated in the Commonwealth, including two regional zones.
Seven Hills Food to provide new market for Virginia livestock producers
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Seven Hills Food, LLC will revitalize and open a meat processing facility in the City of Lynchburg.
House Speaker Bill Howell announces re-election campaign
Virginia House of Delegate Speaker and 28th District Delegate William J. Howell (R-Stafford) announced his campaign for re-election to the House of Delegates in an online web video Thursday.
Game on: What happens if colleges can’t rely on student fees to fund athletics anymore?
The dirty little secret of college athletics is that they don’t pay for themselves, even football and men’s basketball, and that any athletics department budget is balanced on the backs of kids who don’t play college sports, may not attend any games and have to borrow money and work part-time jobs for the privilege.
K2M Group Holdings to expand global headquarters, R&D operation in Loudoun
K2M Group Holdings, Inc., a global medical device company, will relocate its global headquarters and research and development operations to a new 146,000-square-foot facility in Loudoun County.
McAuliffe announces opening of Indian market for Virginia apple exports
Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced new export sales of Virginia apples to India, a significant market opening in one of the world’s largest economies and population bases.
McAuliffe invests $500,000 in community college program to credential Virginians in high-demand sector
Seven of Virginia’s community colleges will receive direct incentives totaling $500,000 for student completion of credentials identified regionally as high-demand by business and industry.
Governor McAuliffe announces 45 new jobs in Augusta County
Italy-based Provides Metalmeccanica Srl, a leader in the heat exchanger sector, will invest $6.1 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation, Provides US, Inc., in Augusta County.
Monogram Food Solutions to invest $36 million to expand processing operation
Monogram Food Solutions, LLC, a Memphis-based manufacturer of value-added processed meats, will invest $36.475 million to expand its meat snacks production operation in the Henry County Patriot Centre Industrial Park.
Protests: A waste of time?
People are gathering in cities across the country – New York City, Washington, Berkeley – to protest decisions by grand juries in Missouri and Staten Island against bringing back indictments in cases in which cops were responsible for the deaths of unarmed petty-crime suspects.
Robert Hurt: Reform the tax code to stimulate growth
Our nation’s outdated and complicated tax code is a perfect example of the federal government standing in the way of strengthening our economy for our nation’s families and small businesses.
Governor McAuliffe unveils the Virginia Community Business Launch
Gov. Terry McAuliffe unveiled the first ever Virginia Community Business Launch and announced the first three communities that will each receive up to $100,000 for small business development: the cities of Staunton and Hopewell and Gloucester Courthouse in Gloucester County.
UVA research finds academic ability of New York teachers has increased
A new study of New York State teachers shows that since 1999, the academic ability of both those certified to teach and those hired to teach has increased substantially.
Silver linings in Rolling Stone rape fiasco
Rolling Stone alleged a gang rape at UVA and now doubts its own report. I have no knowledge of the matter. Maybe the victim was completely honest. Maybe she was largely honest but too drunk, or just too traumatized, to remember which fraternity house she was in. Maybe she made it all up.
Virginia leaders applaud Governor McAuliffe’s economic strategic plan
Virginia elected officials, business leaders and advocates from across the Commonwealth released statements today following Governor Terry McAuliffe unveiling his New Virginia Economic Strategic Plan.
Governor McAuliffe announces jobs, economic development agenda
Governor Terry McAuliffe released his New Virginia Economic Strategic Plan and a series of legislative proposals aimed at accomplishing the plan’s mission of growing and diversifying the Virginia economy.
Governor McAuliffe announces the Commonwealth’s first Business Plan Competition
Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Virginia will host a world class business plan competition during the spring and summer of 2015.
Nature’s Touch Frozen Foods to invest $1.8 million in first Virginia operation
Canada-based Nature’s Touch Frozen Foods will invest $1.8 million to establish its first Virginia operation in Warren County.
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