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
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
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
