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Virginia DOT agrees to pay up to $500M for repairs to Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel infrastructure

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The state is getting involved because the commission that is funding the multibillion project said it cannot spend money on existing infrastructure.

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Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Virginia economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Economic Development Access Program: Administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation, it assists localities in providing adequate road access to new and expanding basic employers.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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billion investment by Dominion Virginia Power, which constructed a cutting-edge technology power plant. The rich timber resources make it home to Virginia-Carolina Wood Products that supplies both domestic and international markets with Class A lumber. Source: Brunswick County, Virginia IDA). Dominion Power Plant groundbreaking.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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VIRGINIA’S TRADITION OF TRAINING. Virginia has a longstanding reputation as a workforce pioneer thanks to programs such as the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. For example, Virginia was awarded $6.9 Terry McAuliffe (left) congratulates Eldor Corp. Since VA Gov.

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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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Rounding out the top five in Best Business Climate are Virginia, which is luring major government contractors to relocate their headquarters to the state (Northrop made the move, and VA is courting Lockheed); Florida, where Gov. Virginia maintained its leadership in our Economic Growth Potential category with a second-place finish.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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Currently, the Port of Baltimore and Port of Virginia (in Norfolk) are the only East Coast ports that can accommodate the large ships. However, the competition is heating up as other ports build up their infrastructure and dredge their channels to get ready. PORT OF VIRGINIA: READY FOR POST-PANAMAX SINCE 2006.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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