WHY MILITARY SUCCESS CAN LEAD TO BUSINESS SUCCESS: 5 TRAITS VETERANS SHARE WITH BUSINESS LEADERS
Veterans possess many of the traits employers say they look for in job candidates, a recent study conducted by Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families concluded. Their report, “The Business Case for Hiring a Veteran,” identified specific characteristics many veterans display that help them excel in the workplace. Among other conclusions, the researchers […]
Virginia Ranks No. 21 for Health Care ROI
Financial website WalletHub.com gives the Commonwealth cautioning marks when it comes to return on investment (ROI) on health care dollars. The article notes that “in 2013, the average annual health insurance premium for an individual had a price tag of $5,884 while families paid an average of $16,351 for group coverage. To put that in […]
Study: Virginia Ranked 26th for Business Tax Climate
Latest Edition of the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index Ranks Virginia ranks 26th. The tax code is one of the key things businesses look at when investigating where to invest or locate. The tax code is one of the key things businesses look at when investigating where to invest or locate. Business taxes […]
Paul Koonce: Education is the Economic Engine
Blueprint Virginia Steering Chair Paul Koonce discusses the importance of a highly skilled workforce on “This Week in Richmond.”
Diversifying Virginia’s Economy
Chamber President & CEO Barry DuVal addresses Virginia’s transitioning economy on “This Week in Richmond.”
Empowering Virginia’s Workforce
by Paul Koonce, Chair, Blueprint Virginia Virginia’s economic success will increasingly depend on our ability to compete effectively for jobs in the global marketplace. For that, we need the most highly skilled and educated work force. To accomplish this, it is vital that we support and leverage one of Virginia’s core assets — our system […]
