Report Says Hospitals, Health Systems Have $34.4 Billion Impact
An annual report by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association said the industry supported 913,636 jobs. The health-care industry directly employed 444,298 people, while hospitals alone employed 123,508 in the commonwealth. Read full report
PBMARES INCLUDED IN CNBC’S LIST OF TOP 100 FEE-ONLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRMS
WILLIAMSBURG, VA (6/12/14) — PBMares Wealth Management, LLP, a registered investment advisory firm, announced today that it has been named to CNBC’s inaugural list of the Top 100 Fee-Only Wealth Management Firms. Out of the 100 firms listed, PBMares Wealth Management was ranked 32nd. The CNBC Digital editorial team, along with Meridian-IQ, created the following […]
GOVERNOR MCAULIFFE ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF FEDERAL ACTION CONTINGENCY TRUST (FACT) FUND GRANTS
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced September 3 the recipients of the second round of Federal Action Contingency Trust (FACT) Fund grants. The FACT fund was officially established in the 2012 General Assembly Session, to help Virginia counter actions taken by the federal government that may adversely impact the citizens and economy of Virginia. A first round […]
Government Forecasts Rising Health Care Inflation – AP
The nation’s respite from troublesome health care inflation is ending, the government said September 3 in a report that renews a crucial budget challenge for lawmakers, taxpayers, businesses and patients.
Virginia Leaders Tout Economic Benefits of Proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Governor Terry McAuliffe announces a joint venture between Dominion, AGL Resources, Duke Energy, and Piedmont Natural Resources to build a major natural gas pipeline though parts of Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. On September 2, Governor Terry McAuliffe announced a joint venture between Dominion, AGL Resources, Duke Energy, and Piedmont Natural Resources to build […]
DIGITAL STATES SURVEY 2014 RESULTS: VIRGINIA RECEIVES AN A-
In its comprehensive 2014 Digital States Survey, e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government evaluated the digital technology practices of all 50 states, assigning each state a grade based on quantifiable results in better serving citizens and streamlining operations. Overall, since the last biennial survey in 2012, grades improved in 21 states, declined in 12 and stayed […]
MANUFACTURING STILL MATTERS (ROANOKE TIMES)
According to a new study released by the U.S. Department of Commerce, six of Virginia’s top 10 manufacturing localities are in Southwest Virginia: Smyth County ranks first, Patrick County is third, Pulaski County fifth, Bland County sixth, Giles County seventh, and Wythe County is tenth. In 1958, manufacturing accounted for 28.5 percent of the American […]
