Business Briefs – Week of April 10-14
April 17th, 2017

Chamber

VA Chamber of Commerce builds roadmap for state business growth WRIC (video)

Editorial: Time to move forward on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline RTD

Optimism high among chief executives of small to medium-sized businesses in region, survey shows RTD

Reserving a place in the Center of the Universe Herald-Progress

Thunder in the Hills: A Nomination Fight for a House of Delegates Seat in Coal Country Bearing Drift

 

Virginia Policy

Layne: Funding alternatives needed for big ticket road projects Bristol Herald Courier

Editorial: Virginia should follow Arizona’s lead on school choice RTD

 

Federal Policy

Is Trump getting ready to put Atlantic oil drilling back in play? Pilot

Admiral: Would be “very difficult” to move aircraft carrier homeport from Norfolk to Florida Pilot

Farmers await possible action by President Trump on visas for temporary workers WaPo

Maritime drone development pitched to Sen. Mark Warner Daily Press

Virginia, Georgia port authorities’ cooperative agreement endorsed by federal government RTD

 

Elections

Pipeline politics stir Virginia governor’s race as Perriello credits ‘people-powered campaign’ for state’s turn toward additional water reviews RTD

Editorial: Wagner bids to be the infrastructure candidate Roanoke Times

 

Business News

Regional lawmakers urge Congress to keep Perimeter Rule in place Loudoun Times

Port of Virginia handled 9 percent more cargo in March compared with a year ago Pilot

Reviving historic Richmond Marine Terminal extends Port of Virginia as far west “as deep water will allow” Pilot

Smithfield makes move on market for pig-human transplants Reuters

Manufacturer could bring 200 jobs to Spotsylvania Free Lance-Star

Phoenix Packaging to expand in Pulaski VA Business

Poultry Workers Rally Over Unionization WVTF

Health systems remain committed to merger Bristol Herald Courier

Study of Lynchburg region’s transportation system completed News & Advance

PVCC Launches App to Help Employers Find Employees NBC29

Job seekers flock to Institute as growing companies look to fill positions Danville Register & Bee