RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Billsburg Brewery will invest $1.4 million and create nine new jobs in James City County. The brewery will be the first craft brewery in the locality, joining the vibrant craft beverage industry across the Commonwealth. The Virginia Tourism Corporation worked with James City County and Billsburg Brewery to secure this … [Read more...] about Billsburg Brewery to Invest $1.4 million in James City County
Archives for September 2017
Virginia Partnership with REI Announced to Promote Virginia Public Lands Day
RICHMOND – The Commonwealth of Virginia has partnered with national retail outfitter REI to promote the inaugural Virginia Public Lands Day, which will take place on September 30, 2017. The newly instituted Virginia Public Lands Day was established during the 2017 General Assembly session and encourages conservation and stewardship through special events around the … [Read more...] about Virginia Partnership with REI Announced to Promote Virginia Public Lands Day
Tourism Industry Sees $2.2 Billion Growth Since 2014
RICHMOND – Governor McAuliffe today announced that Virginia’s tourism revenue has grown by $2.2 billion since his taking office in 2014 with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3 percent. Today, visitor spending in Virginia supports 230,000 jobs; 16,000 of those have been added during his tenure, representing a 7.6 percent increase. Today’s tourism industry also provides $1.7 … [Read more...] about Tourism Industry Sees $2.2 Billion Growth Since 2014
Today in American History – Virginia Visit
Today in American History shares a nation's story, one day at a time. Stops included Arlington National Cemetery, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Mount Vernon, Monticello, Jamestown and … [Read more...] about Today in American History – Virginia Visit
