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Carolina Structural Systems to build new facility near Emporia: $5.5 million investment + 58 jobs
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.
PWC credit union to move April 30
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04/30/12 / Business / Local Government /
Prince William County Employees credit union will reopen May 1 at a new location in Old Town Manassas VA.
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They jumped from business to teaching
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by BONNY R. FAHY 03/27/12 / Business / Education / People & Places /
These former business people agree they now are passionate about teaching. These Prince William County VA teachers got a boost from Educate VA, a career switcher program of Virginia's community colleges.
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May 15 workshop about profit in growing produce
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03/27/12 / Breaking News / Business / Health & Safety / Real Estate /
With renewed emphasis on buying and eating fresh produce, along comes the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service with a May 15 workshop in Manassas VA that could answer some questions. VCE specialists will cover several topics to address: What does it take to have a profitable greenhouse production of local produce?
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Job fairs for teens looking for summer jobs
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Teens ages 16-18 who are looking for summer jobs with Prince William County VA Schools and other similar employers should attend a job fair from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 at Stonewall Jackson high School in Manassas or Tuesday, March 27 at Freedom High School in Woodbridge.
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Think you’d like farming? Learn basic knowledge and skills in hands-on lab
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Applications and essays are due this week for the Northern Piedmont Beginning Farmer Program in Virginia This seven-month hands-on, online and in person course backed by the expertise of Virginia Tech and the VA Cooperative Extension Service is designed for people who think they want to farm. Get a down-to-earth picture of what farming involves so you can make an informed decision.
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Rep. Wolf sets April 2 job fair in Loudoun
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03/05/12 / Breaking News / Business /
Fifteen firms and US government agencies are signed up as of March 5 to participate in an April 2 job fair in Loudoun County VA arranged by Congressman Frank Wolf.
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Everything I needed to know about business, I learned while running a rock and roll band
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By E. Bruce Davis 02/27/12 / Business / Features / People & Places /
 The Confidentials in the early days (courtesy photo) Teen musicians may think of a band as art--creating a unique sound. Playing in a band can be good training for a future life in the business world. A drummer-band manager reveals the business lessons he learned while booking and playing gigs from the time he was 15. |
His term as president is done but Odend’hal’s still advocating for property rights
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By E. Bruce Davis 02/07/12 / Breaking News / Business / People & Places /
 Forrest Odend'hal and PWAR staff Forrest Odend'hal completed his one-year term as president of the Prince William Association of Realtors in January. Now he is serving as immediate past president and a member of the Virginia Association of Realtors--and he is still advocating for property rights. |
Executive Order leads statewide response to protect children, improve their mental health
“Executive Order 43 will empower parents with the tools they need to protect their children and sets the stage for a statewide response to reclaim childhood and ensure the next generation can thrive.”
