Weekly Newsletter
April 14, 2016
In the News   
VSU Summer Enrichment Program Preps High Schoolers for Future in Agriculture

Evonik is a Speciality Chemical Firm with Three Plants on Site

Unemployment Falls in Most Virginia Metro Areas
Partner Spotlight
Carter Myers Automotive is a fourth generation, family-owned business proudly serving Virginians since 1924. After more than 90 years in the automotive industry, the family's traditional values of integrity, respect and customer service are still the hallmarks by which they do business. The eight dealerships, 12 franchises and 450 employee-owners are committed to customer satisfaction. With a variety of products, a huge selection and financing that fits, they are there to meet your needs.
Products Proudly Made in Our Region

Renee Chapline | The Progress-Index | Full Story 
 
Ever wonder where your hummus, noodle packs or shampoo come from? In our region, it's just around the corner.

The Progress-Index recently published a series of articles on products made by companies in our area. I personally was pleased to see our industry leaders and locally-made materials highlighted for our citizens to read and learn more about. It is important now more than ever to remind ourselves and our peers that we should take pride in what we produce and contribute to the global marketplace.
Local Business Executives Optimistic in Recent Survey

John Reid Blackwell | Richmond Times-Dispatch | Full Article

Richmond-area business executives are as optimistic now about sales and hiring as they have been in about six years, according to a recent survey.

A quarterly polling of 77 chief executive officers conducted jointly by the University of Richmond and the Virginia Council of CEOs showed that 72 percent expect their sales to increase in the next six months.

That was essentially the same as the 73 percent who expected to see a sales increase in the survey conducted during the fourth quarter of 2015.