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Soon-to-be released inmates learn how to communicate effectively
11/01/24 / Business / Education / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Participants scheduled for release soon learn communication tools that aim to help them transition successfully, navigate new challenges, and build meaningful lives in the community.
Gobal avionics manufacturer, CMC Electronics, to open $5 million R & D facility in Reston ((89 jobs)
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 11/01/24 / Breaking News / Business / State Government /
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Nov. 1 that CMC Electronics, a leading global avionics manufacturer headquartered in Montreal with an additional site in Sugar Grove, Illinois, will invest $5 million to establish a new office and research and development facility in Reston. The new facility will create 89 new jobs.
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Free meal and car wash for veterans and active duty service members on Veterans Day (with ID)
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Sheetz restaurant and convenience chain will show its respect and gratitude for veterans and active duty military personnel by offering a free meal and car wash on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.
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PWC government’s financial management report rated exceptional for 43rd year
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FROM Prince William County Government 10/31/24 / Business / Local Government / Money & Taxes /
The county government reports it has received the prestigious “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” for its 2023 Comprehensive Financial Report.
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Rose Gaming Resort previews in Dumfries
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10/23/24 / Business / Money & Taxes /
On Monday, Oct. 21, The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries enjoyed a “soft” opening event that gave the first visitors to take a closer look at the much anticipated gaming location in Dumfries.
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Virginia marks Forest Products Week Oct. 20-26 and salutes forestry workers
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10/22/24 / Agriculture / Business / Environment / People & Places / State Government /
"Sustainable forestry provides so many benefits…clean air and water, economic development, wildlife habitat, timber, and recreation,” said Rob Farrell, State Forester of Va. Dept. of Forestry (DOF). “Forest Products Week celebrates Virginia’s working forests, thousands of professionals and partners who work in them, and the environmental benefits and sustainable products they provide for all of us."
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UK’s Sirius Analysis to establish U.S. operations in Virginia Beach
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 09/27/24 / Breaking News / Business / State Government /
This U.K.-based defense management software consulting company will invest $305,000 and create 105 new jobs as it establishes its first US office in Virginia Beach.
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VFP Inc. to grow its manufacturing facility in southwest Virginia - 5th expansion in 20 years
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FROM the Office of Virgina Governor Glenn Youngkin 09/23/24 / Breaking News / Business / Money & Taxes / State Government /
Custom building solutions manufacturer VFP, Inc.will invest $5 million and create 50 new jobs in Southwest Virginia to serve the data center market
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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to invest $191 million to establish U.S. facility near Williamsburg
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 09/18/24 / Breaking News / Business / Military / Money & Taxes / State Government /
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Inc., a global provider of defense and aerospace systems, will invest $71 million to establish a 150,000-square-foot facility in James City County near Williamsburg. The company will invest an additional $30 million in other costs. Virginia successfully competed with two other states for the project, which will create 180+ new jobs, according to the governor. Va. officials pointed to a recent European trade mission as vital to the deal.
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IRS offers help to military members and veterans with their unique tax needs
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families often qualify for special tax benefits. An IRS news release describes some of the most common deductions and exclusions and tells where to get more information.
