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Carolina Structural Systems to establish new facility near Emporia: $5.5 million investment + 58 job
FROM STAFF REPORTS 11/25/24 / Breaking News / Business / State Government /
Carolina Structural Systems, a manufacturer of custom wood trusses and other structural wood products, will invest $5.5 million to establish a new manufacturing facility near Emporia.. The company will construct a 40,000-square-foot facility in the Greensville County Industrial Park.
Aug. 7-13 proclaimed as “Farmers’ Market Week” in Virginia
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07/26/16 / Agriculture / Business / Good Eating / Health & Safety /
In the proclamation, Governor McAuliffe says that farmers’ markets in Virginia have grown dramatically, from 88 markets in 2006 to 259 in 2016. Consumer spending at farmers’ markets keeps money circulating within the local economy, helping to create and preserve jobs in rural localities. Consumers visiting farmers’ markets also spend money at neighboring businesses.
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Free workshop for Hispanic contractors July 21 in Manassas
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07/16/16 / Business / Local Government / Manassas /
DC Metro Hispanic Contractors Workshop will offer participants business information in Manassas on Thursday, July 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 7589 which is located at 9304 Centreville Road, in the building next to the Manassas fire station.
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Virginia to pilot Military Medics and Corpsmen job program for veterans
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06/30/16 / Business / Health & Safety / Military / State Government /
Governor McAuliffe ceremonially signed the Military Medics and Corpsmen bill, establishing the Virginia Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) Pilot Program on June 27. Virginia is the first state in the nation to offer this kind of innovative pathway to employment for these highly skilled veterans.
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Bill aims to make sure students are financially savvy before they take out college loans
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06/29/16 / Business / Education / Federal Government / Money & Taxes /
Bipartisan legislation to help students make smart decisions in the financing of their higher education has been introduced in both houses of Congress, according to a news release from US Senator Mark Warner's office.
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Virginia’s Agriculture Secretary to become new Commerce Secretary
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06/24/16 / Agriculture / Business / State Government /
Governor Terry McAuliffe issued this statement announcing that Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Todd Haymore will become the next Secretary of Commerce and Trade in Virginia.
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SPARK, PWCS’ educational foundation, receives community support to fund 28 innovative programs
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06/16/16 / Business / Education / People & Places /
Each year, with donations from business and community partners, SPARK funds a variety of innovative programs that enrich the lives of PWCS students, teachers, and staff. These programs are not normally possible. SPARK awarded a total of 34 Innovative Grants that directly affected 28 schools and departments.
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Optional accident insurance for PWC students through private carriers can be purchased online
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06/13/16 / Business / Education / Health & Safety /
PWCS does not provide accident coverage for students but offers optional insurance for purchase from external companies as a way to help parents recover medical costs.
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Virginia Chamber names Del. Jackson Miller “Distinguished Advocate for Business”
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 06/02/16 / Business / Manassas / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Politics / State Government /
Virginia Delegate Jackson Miller (50th District) has been honored with the Distinguished Advocate for Business Award by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. This award reflects Delegate Miller’s outstanding voting record on pro-business legislation, a news release stated.
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Buckle up seatbelts to avoid Thanksgiving fatalities, advise Virginia State Police
If you are thankful for family and want to keep it that way, Virginia State Police urge everyone to "buckle up" when driving to and from Thanksgiving with family.
