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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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BUSINESS REPORT: Virginia – HDL Expands Offices, Labs At VA BioTechnology Research Park

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With its nearly 650 employees into Phase I of its headquarters expansion in Virginia BioTechnology Research Park in Richmond, VA, Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. Skunda, President and CEO of the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park. INCENTIVES AVAILABLE TO BUSINESSES IN SOUTHERN VIRGINIA REGION. Bob McDonnell.

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5 of the Most Sustainable Buildings of 2017

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Designed as part of the Living Building Challenge , the R.W. Virginia Beach, Virginia. Acting as the hub for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Brock Environmental Center was designed for the Living Building Challenge with zero-net-CO2 emissions and produces zero waste. buildings permitted for drinking treated rainwater.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

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The nearby Port of Virginia in Hampton Rhodes offers a deep-water gateway to the global economy. The East Coast’s primary north-south passenger rail line bisects Stafford, with CSX and Amtrak service complemented by Virginia Railway Express, which provides commuter service to DC. INVESTING IN 21ST CENTURY INFRASTRUCTURE.

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Send in the Drones

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At least 24 states have queued up to bid to have their air hubs designated as UAV test sites in a program which potentially may generate billions in new revenue for the winners. The Feds envision handing out drone permits to energy companies, news organizations, filmmakers and researchers, among others. [We''re test sites for UAVs. .”

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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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Strategies to Maximize Virtual Collaboration

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Join Autodesk, Swinerton, PARIC and OpenSpace to learn about resources and best practices that help construction companies succeed on important items such as inspections, permitting, reporting, bids and submissions with technology. Virtual Design & Construction Manager. virtual design and construction. Can’t attend the webinar?