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Northam proposes $353M for small biz, tourism relief
$4.3B in stimulus funds to be allocated during August special session
Ahead of the General Assembly’s August special session, Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday he wants to spend $353 million of Virginia’s federal relief funding on small business recovery and assisting
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State program would incentivize new workers with up to $1,000
To ease labor shortage, state will match up to $500 in payments to workers at eligible small businesses
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To combat Virginia’s tight labor market, the state plans to invest $3 million in a program to provide new employees of qualifying small businesses with up to $1,000 to support
Virginia restaurants face new challenges at brink of full reopening
Widespread worker shortage affects industry
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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia restaurants will soon be able to host more patrons, but establishments may not be able to accommodate more guests due to a shortage in workers. Restaurants
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Businesses worry as state increases minimum wage
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On May 1, Virginia’s minimum hourly wage will rise to $9.50 for most non-farm jobs, and for many business owners, that won’t be too disruptive. But the state’s upcoming Jan.
State litter tax rate, penalty increase go into effect May 1
Change is result of 2020 General Assembly session
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Rate increases and a large additional penalty for late payments for the state’s litter tax will go into effect for Virginian business owners on May 1. The changes, a result
PPP loans deadline extended to May 31
Move takes pressure off banks, businesses and backlogged SBA
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Businesses and banks received a two-month extension to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans this week, as President Joe Biden signed legislation delaying the deadline for the latest round of
Northam seeks to include part-time workers in state IRA fund
Other bills expanding rail service, broadband and alcohol service signed into law
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has proposed a change to a bill to allow part-time employees to participate in a newly created state-administered retirement fund for workers without 401(k) access, the
Newport News, Hampton launch Peninsula Cares Act Fund
$1.5M revolving loan program open to local businesses
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The cities of Hampton and Newport News opened a new low-interest loan program for COVID-affected businesses on Thursday. Known as the Peninsula Cares Act Fund, it will lend a total
Pitch Preview lets Central Va. startup founders practice pitches
New program starts in April
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The Virginia Small Business Development Center, along with the Charlottesville Angel Network (CAN), is offering a new program geared toward Central Virginia startup founders who need practice pitching potential investors.
‘Love Local’ launches to help National Landing businesses
$1,000 grants will aid restaurants, small businesses in Arlington community
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National Landing Business Improvement District and the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington have launched a $100,000 joint relief initiative, Love Local, which will assist struggling restaurants and small businesses in Arlington’s