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    May 6, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Cuccinelli campaigns in western Virginia, answers questions about Richmond controversy

    Both candidates for Governor are bringing their campaigns to southwest Virginia this week.
    Reporter
    Both candidates for Governor are bringing their campaigns to southwest Virginia this week. Monday, Republican Ken Cuccinelli focused on economic development, and fielded questions about lingering controversy in Richmond.    Like Bob McDonnell before him,...

    Tags: Government, Bob McDonnell, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Politics, Executive Branch

    2. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| AP Virginia

  2. Floyd County winery to export wine to China

    A Virginia winery and a commodity exchange in China have agreed on a five-year wine export deal.
    A Virginia winery and a commodity exchange in China have agreed on a five-year wine export deal. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the agreement between Chateau Morrisette in Floyd County and the Tianjin Commodity Exchange Company on Monday. McDonnell is...

    Tags: Government, Beverage Industry, Marketing, Companies and Corporations, Consumers

    3. Mar 27, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Bedford Delegate Lacey Putney to retire after 52 years in the General Assembly

    Veteran state lawmaker Lacey Putney (I-Bedford) says he will not seek another term in the Virginia House of Delegates.
    Reporter
    Veteran state lawmaker Lacey Putney (I-Bedford) says he will not seek another term in the Virginia House of Delegates. Putney made the announcement in a news release Wednesday. "When first elected in 1961," Putney said, "I had no plans to seek a...

    Tags: Human Interest, Government, U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, Ottawa Senators, Money and Monetary Policy

    4. Mar 18, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. UPDATE: Macerata Wheels announces plans to open in Danville, bringing more than 100 new jobs

    Macerata Wheels, LLC. announced Monday morning that the company plans to open a new manufacturing and distribution center in Danville, bringing more than 100 new jobs to the area, with hiring set to start in the next month.
    Macerata Wheels, LLC. announced Monday morning that the company plans to open a new manufacturing and distribution center in Danville, bringing more than 100 new jobs to the area, with hiring set to start in the next month. The company will produce...

    Tags: Colleges and Universities

    5. Mar 7, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. "Big difference" for Pittsylvania County towns after supervisors fire economic development director

    The Pittsylvania County Supervisor issued a news release about economic development in the county on Friday.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    The Pittsylvania County Supervisor issued a news release about economic development in the county on Friday. Click here to read the news release. ============================ Original story from Thursday Ken Bowman is in the business of creating...

    Tags: Business, Pittsylvania County, York (York, Pennsylvania), York County (Virginia)

    6. Mar 2, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Bedford growers begin campaign to market locally made products

    The greenhouses at Wipledale Farms will soon be full of fresh produce.
    Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief
    The greenhouses at Wipledale Farms will soon be full of fresh produce. "People like to get the tomatoes and be the first one in their neighborhood to say I got a tomato before anyone else," said Sheryl Murphy, who co-owns Wipledale Farms with her...

    Tags: Consumers, Tomatoes, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)

    7. Feb 18, 2013 |Story| AP Virginia

  7. McDonnell to Obama: Don't let sequestration happen

    The governor of Virginia is asking President Barack Obama in a letter to make good on his campaign pledge to avert automatic cuts to federal spending that would disproportionately damage Virginia.
    The governor of Virginia is asking President Barack Obama in a letter to make good on his campaign pledge to avert automatic cuts to federal spending that would disproportionately damage Virginia. Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell says the threat of cuts...

    Tags: Government, Bob McDonnell, National Government, U.S. Department of Defense, Money and Monetary Policy

    8. Jan 23, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. Customer service operation to expand in Martinsville

    A company that runs a customer service center in Martinsville is expanding and plans to add about 100 additional jobs.
    Assignment Manager
    A company that runs a customer service center in Martinsville is expanding and plans to add about 100 additional jobs. Faneuil, Inc. already operates a virtual "welcome center" in Martinsville for Dominion Virginia Power customers.  In an expansion...

    Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Henry County, Business, Healthcare Industry, Consumers

    9. Nov 28, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Henry County tile manufacturer to expand

    A tile manufacturer will spend about $4 million to expand its plant in Henry County. 
    Assignment Manager
    A tile manufacturer will spend about $4 million to expand its plant in Henry County.  The new facility will allow The Tile Shop to manufacture mortar, grout and sealers.  It is expected to be complete in January. Here is the complete announcement from...

    Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Building Material, Henry County

    10. Sep 11, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Blacksburg social media company Heyo creating 50 new jobs

    New jobs are coming to Blacksburg.
    New jobs are coming to Blacksburg. Governor Bob McDonnell announced Tuesday that Heyo, formerly known as Lujure Media, will invest $100,000 to expand its operation. The business started with just 3 employees and has grown to 15. The company helps small...

    Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Bob McDonnell, Government, Business, Blacksburg

    11. Sep 4, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Aeroprobe Corporation moving headquarters to Christiansburg, creating 40 new jobs

    A manufacturer of high-accuracy instrumentation and software is planning to expand its Virginia presence, creating 40 jobs.
    A manufacturer of high-accuracy instrumentation and software is planning to expand its Virginia presence, creating 40 jobs. Gov. Bob McDonnell said Tuesday that Aeroprobe Corporation will invest $2.2 million initially and $3 million over five years to...

    Tags: Government, Bob McDonnell, Montgomery County (Virginia), Boeing Co., Manufacturing and Engineering

    12. Jul 30, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. Governor reports $129 million surplus for Virginia in fiscal year 2012

    For the third consecutive year Virginia has a revenue surplus, according to Governor Bob McDonnell’s office.
    For the third consecutive year Virginia has a revenue surplus, according to Governor Bob McDonnell’s office. The governor says Virginia ended fiscal year 2012 with a $129.2 million surplus. Additionally, total revenue collections rose by 5.4...

    Tags: Bob McDonnell, Government, Earnings Forecasts, Civil and Public Service, State Income Tax

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