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Initial jobless claims dropped 16.2% last week
Continued claims three-quarters lower than May peak
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The number of initial jobless claims in Virginia dropped by 16.2% last week, the Virginia Employment Commission reported Thursday, and the number of continued claims was three-quarters lower than its
Portsmouth casino to solicit minority ownership
Rush Street Gaming to offer 5% ownership to local, minority investor in proposed $300M casino
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Portsmouth’s casino development partner, Rush Street Gaming, announced Thursday that it will offer 5% or $5 million ownership (whichever is greater) of the proposed $300 million Rivers Casino Portsmouth to
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Portsmouth, Rush Street Gaming unveil casino renderings
$300M development will include casino, hotel, restaurants
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After receiving pre-certification from the Virginia Lottery Board last week to operate a Virginia casino, Rush Street Gaming on Tuesday revealed more details about the proposed $300 million Rivers Casino
Va. Lottery Board advances Portsmouth casino
Pre-certification of Rush Street Gaming casino necessary for Nov. local gaming referendum
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The city of Portsmouth announced Wednesday that its preferred casino gaming partner, Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming, has been pre-certified by the Virginia Lottery Board to operate a Virginia casino. The
Coffee roasting company to build Suffolk distribution center
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA Inc. expanding Portsmouth HQ, operations
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Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA Inc. (MZB-USA) announced Thursday it will build a 355,933-square-foot distribution center in Suffolk to support its headquarters and main coffee roasting operations in Portsmouth. The distribution
TowneBank promotes exec to senior VP
Keith Robinson will also serve as indirect sales manager.
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Portsmouth-based TowneBank promoted Keith Robinson to senior vice president and indirect sales manager, the bank announced Wednesday. Robinson has been with the bank for 18 years and previously led dealer
“Port host communities” receive revitalization funds
Port Host Communities Revitalization Funds will assist projects in Newport News, Norfolk and Portsmouth.
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The General Assembly allocated $1 million in grants to redevelop port-related properties in Virginia’s “port host communities,” including Newport News, Norfolk and Portsmouth, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday. The goal
Casino operators go head-to-head in Bristol and Richmond
Stakes climb as General Assembly considers gaming legislation
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Casino operators are already maneuvering into position as they wait for state legislators to legalize gaming. The stakes are high, and in at least two regions multiple operators are competing
Portsmouth industrial contractor buys parcel for $2.55M
W.F. Magann Corp. purchased the parcel on the site of former BASF chemical plant.
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Portsmouth-based general contracting firm W.F Magann Corp. purchased the final four acres of what was formerly a 44-acre major industrial parcel in Portsmouth for $2.55 million, real estate company Colliers