Latest in: Virginia Economy
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Crystal City in Arlington, Long Island City likely to host two-site Amazon HQ2
Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia Photo: Wikipedia Amazon has decided to have its $5 billioin HQ2 divided into two places – Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia and Long Island City in New York. Availability of talent...November 6, 2018 1049 0 -
Virginia companies increase international sales through exporting program
Benefiting from a two-year exporting program, 13 companies from across Virginia increased international sales by an average of 82 percent. The companies graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET)...July 12, 2018 675 0 -
BL’s Small Business Expo on November 16
BL Networking will be back with its trademark Small Business Expo on November 16, an event expected to draw robust participation of several established companies and startups. The Expo – to be held in Fairfax – will...July 8, 2018 813 0 -
New initiative ‘Build Virginia’ billed as hub for skills, jobs and employers
Tysons Corner, Photo: Grayscapturedmoments/Wikimedia Commons Amid continuing strong economic performance and job growth, Governor Ralph Northam has launched a new initiative“Build Virginia” which will connect workers throughout the Commonwealth with training and employment opportunities in the skilled trades....June 26, 2018 898 0 -
Virginia passes bill to expand Medicaid coverage to 400,000 more people
Virginia State Capitol, Photo: Anderskev/Wikimedia Commons Virginia has expanded Medicaid coverage for 400,000 more low-income people after years of efforts as Democrats and Republicans voted to pass the bill in a bipartisan fashion on Wednesday. Both...May 31, 2018 895 0 -
Virginia’s annual tourism revenues soar to $25 billion
George Washington Masonic National Memorial glitters in holidays glow as seen from Kings Street Old Town Alexandria Photo: Views and News Virginia boosted its annual tourism revenues to $25 billion in 2017, representing a 4.4 percent increase...May 24, 2018 915 0 -
Fortune 500 company Arconic to move its global headquarters to Fairfax
Photo: Arconic Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC), a global technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing leader, will relocate its global headquarters from New York City to Fairfax County. According to Governor Ralph Northam’s office, the move will bring approximately 50...May 2, 2018 1230 0 -
Jewels of Asia Gala to honor Washington metro area entrepreneurs, businesses in May
Asian American Chamber of Commerce will celebrate outstanding individuals, small business, corporations and non-profits from Washington metro area at its Jewels of Asia gala on May 10. Jewels of Asia gala is an annual trademark event...March 18, 2018 3904 0 -
Virginia among top five on Forbes’ Best States for Business 2017 list
Virginia has improved its ranking on Frobes’ latest list of Best States for Business, and is now among the top five American states for attractive incentives and policies. The state is now ranked fifth, one spot...December 1, 2017 1665 0 -
How immigrants are vital to Virginia’s vibrant economy
A view of skyline in Tysons, Photo: Lluck002/Wikimedia Commons The unemployment rate in Virginia is the lowest in years at 3.6 percent. The state is home to three of the wealthiest American counties – Loudoun, Arlington...November 21, 2017 1973 0