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New Virginia Film Industry Workforce Development Program
 
Peter Bacque | Office of the Governor | Full Story

RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced a ground-breaking new initiative created to train Virginia workers for jobs in the state's film industry.  The Film Industry Training (FIT) is a pilot program created by the Virginia Film Office and the Community College Workforce Alliance designed to prepare workers for film, television and commercial projects in Virginia.
Governor Says VA Tourism Revenue was $21.5B in 2013

Staff Reports | Richmond Times-Dispatch | Full Story

Virginia generated $21.5 billion in revenue from tourists in 2013, a 1.4 percent increase from 2012. In 2013, tourism in Virginia supported 213,000 jobs, an increase of 1.4 percent in employment, and provided more than $1.42 billion in state and local taxes.

"Virginia continues to offer a dynamic, rich experience for visitors, which helps to make the Commonwealth a better place to live, work and raise a family," said Gov. Terry McAuliffe. "Virginia's tourism economy is an enormous asset for this Commonwealth, and continuing to grow it is one of my top priorities."