Business Briefs – Week of April 17-21
April 21st, 2017

Chamber

 Barry DuVal op ed: Virginia’s future depends on energy Pilot

CEO of Virginia Chamber of Commerce Making Sure Southside Included in Economic Development Plan WSLS (Video)

Chamber chief talks with local leaders Mecklenburg Sun

VEDP President and CEO Stephen Moret comments on his first 100 days in office Times-Virginian

Peace seeks return to 97th House seat RTD

Barry DuVal interview on ACP & Blueprint Virginia with Clovia Lawrence Part 1 KISS FM

Barry DuVal interview on ACP & Blueprint Virginia with Clovia Lawrence Part 2 KISS FM

Barry DuVal interview on ACP & Blueprint Virginia with Clovia Lawrence Part 3 KISS FM

 

Virginia Policy

State Supreme Court to Hear Utility Rate Challenge AP

Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Stephen Moret, Virginia Economic Development Partnership Business

 

Federal Policy

Editorial: The Economic Case for the Chesapeake Bay News & Advance

Federal Utility CEO: Coal Plants Not Reopening Under Trump AP

 

Elections

A handful of big donors power Perriello’s $2.2M fundraising haul in Virginia governor’s race RTD

Will Va.’s next governor roll out the welcome mat for the Redskins? WTOP

 

Business News

After a two year fight, contract workers at National and Dulles airports win a pay increase WaPo

Metro GM proposes ‘new business model’ and $500 million a year in extra funding to save D.C.-area transit agency WaPo

 Editorial: Metro’s general manager has a smart plan for survival. Good luck. WaPo

Bristol, Va., to embark on passenger rail study this year Herald Courier

Agritourism spending is $2.2 billion in Virginia economy: study Inside Business

Insurers Offer Early Sign of ACA Exchange Plans for 2018 WSJ

New data center expected to bring 40 jobs to Wise County Bristol Herald Courier

McGuireWoods Consulting makes leadership changes as 20th anniversary approaches RTD

Solar company opens Charlottesville office, expands in Waynesboro Daily Progress

PHCC chosen to receive $179,000 National Science Foundation grant Danville Register & Bee