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Sustainability in Southwest and Southside
Apr 06 2010
Senator Warner highlighted two sustainability initiatives today -- a campus-wide effort at Ferrum College, and a growing aquaculture industry that's helping to diversify the economy of Henry County in Southside Virginia.
The Martinsville Bulletin reports on the $16 million in stimulus funds that will be used to expand broadband Internet infrastructure in Southside and Southwest Virginia.
Broadband build-out in Southside Va.
Feb 08 2010
Senator Warner and U.S. Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra announced today that Virginia will receive over $21.5 million to expand broadband and high-speed Internet access throughout southside Virginia. The investments will help bridge the technological divide, boost economic growth, and create jobs in the region.
Warner talks recovery in Franklin
Jan 13 2010
The Suffolk News Herald reports on Senator Warner's visit to Franklin to meet with officials at the International Paper transition center and speak to the Franklin Chamber of Commerce.
Announcing a jobs proposal in Danville
Jan 12 2010
After visiting Martinsville, Senator Warner traveled to Danville yesterday to announce a job-creation proposal that he will introduce in Congresss in the coming weeks.
Warner proposes economic development incentive
Jan 12 2010
The Danville Register & Bee covered Senator Warner's visit to the Essel Propoack manufacturing facility to announce a new legislation that he will introduce to help states and communities attract new jobs.
Warner outlines proposals
Jan 12 2010
The Martinsville Bulletin reports from Senator Warner's visit to the area to discuss two initiatives aimed at helping communities and businesses create jobs.
A visit to Martinsville
Jan 11 2010
Senator Warner traveled to Southside Virginia today to meet with over 50 community and business leaders from Martinsville and Henry County. The community has been one of the hardest hit during the economic downturn -- and this former self-described "Sweatshirt Capital of the World" has been struggling for years with the economic challenges caused by the decline in U.S.-based textile manufacturing.
The U.S. Department of Labor has provided some good news to 1,100 International Paper employees in southeastern Virginia: the Department has approved job retraining benefits and other assistance for those workers because their jobs are being lost due to foreign trade.
Investments in new energy technology
Oct 28 2009
Three Virginia energy companies will receive money from the economic recovery package to develop new technologies that will reduce energy costs and create jobs.
