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CCALS and Port of Virginia to Partner to Improve Efficiencies
 
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The Commonwealth for Advanced Logistics System (CCALS) and the Port of Virginia are joining together on a research project to find operational efficiencies.

Under the agreement, a CCALS researcher will be located at the port this fall and will first focus on vessel berthing and scheduling processes. Additional projects are expected.
Economic Impact of Civil War Anniversary Events Estimated at $290 Million
 
Virginia Business | Full Article

Virginia's observance of the Civil War's 150th anniversary had an economic impact of $290 million, according to study released on Monday.

The economic impact study conducted by Richmond-based Chmura Economics & Analytics found that sesquicentennial events and programs brought 3.7 million people to Virginia, generating $8.4 million in state tax revenue and nearly $5 million in local tax revenue.