November 10, 2009
Federal Reserve warns weak recovery won’t spur jobs
Unemployment likely will remain high for the next several years because the economic recovery won't be strong enough to spur robust hiring, Federal Reserve officials warnedNovember 05, 2009
Federal official says economic stimulus is helping Virginia‘s small businesses
The SBA has provided more than 2,000 loans worth nearly $280 million to the state's small entrepreneursOctober 30, 2009
$1 million set aside for Pulaski first time home buyers program
To qualify, households must have an income between $34,500 and $46,000. As part of the program, the town will pay for the home inspection and waive any building permit fees.October 07, 2009
Stimulus money to reward energy-saving consumers
Virginia will use nearly $50 million in federal stimulus funds to reward energy-conserving consumers, businesses and localities with rebates on purchases of efficient appliances and alternative fuel choicesSeptember 12, 2009
Tea Party event protests government spending.
Thousands of people turn out to protest what they're saying is out of control government spending.August 31, 2009
Lynchburg to get $1 million for foreclosed homes
Governor Timothy M. Kaine this morning announced that Virginia will receive $9.4 million through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program to buy and refurbish foreclosed homes and sell them to lowand middle-income familiesAugust 27, 2009
Giles Co. towns receive more than $6 million for new wastewater system
The U.S. Department of Agriculture through its Rural Development Agency is providing a total $5,288,000 to the Town of Rich Creek and a total of $782,000 to the Town of Glen Lyn to enable the construction of a new, combined wastewater system to serve the towns.August 20, 2009
Roanoke Transit Company to get economic stimulus money for buses
The GRTC will receive $580,000August 18, 2009
Lynchburg, Alleghany Co. water projects get big bucks from economic stimulus
Virginia received more than $80 million for water projects from the economic stimulus bill Tuesday. And a lot of that money will be used on local projects.August 17, 2009
CARS payment problems for Virginia dealers
An early August survey of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association's membership indicates that the U.S. Department of Transportation has approved less than 10 percent of cash-for-clunker transactions and reimbursed dealers for less than 3 percent of their deals. Almost 10 percent of applications were rejected.August 14, 2009
Blacksburg, Lynchburg receive bus money from feds
The money will go to buy new buses and equipmentNRV Mall in Christiansburg giving away free school supplies with $75 purchase
To prepare students for the school year and to thank shoppers for their continued support, the New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg is giving away free school supplies. It's a part of the mall's Back-to-School Val-U program.August 13, 2009
Patrick Co. first responders to receive $100,000
As a result of the Economic Recovery Act, first responders in Patrick County will be receiving a total of $100,000 to purchase new safety equipmentAugust 07, 2009
