Category Archives: Economy

Job Numbers Improve Overall, Despite Losses in Some Regions

Virginia job growth slightly ahead of national average, with Lynchburg and Northern Virginia leading the charge. Continue reading

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Virginia Prevailing Wage

The words prevailing wages imply that the wages to be paid are wages prevailing in the community where the work is being done. Nothing could be further from the truth, making it prudent for public agencies in Virginia to check the Davis-Bacon wage determination before accepting any federal funding for public works construction. Continue reading

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Are We Still in a Recession?

Officially, and according to the statistics, no. Anecdotal evidence, however, indicates something else entirely – so which is it? Continue reading

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Economic Impact of the Manufacturing Sector

The trend toward a more highly-skilled manufacturing workforce tells me that the industry is transitioning toward one that is likely to show more stability in employment over time and, at some point, will begin to add employment again. Continue reading

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Coalition in Opposition to Fairfax County Purchase of Lorton Incinerator Grows

County staff has recommended that the Board of Supervisors vote to move forward with the purchase, but Fairfax County’s citizens and businesses will end up on the losing end if the Board agrees to the County staffs’ proposal. Continue reading

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