Will Areva lead Virginia into a wind-powered future? (Daily Press)
State officials, scientists and private industry have expressed an intention to bolster the state’s renewable energy portfolio with an offshore wind farm, a project that could eventually produce more than 150 megawatts of electricity continuously — enough to power 50,000 to 60,000 homes.
Intrexon plans expansion in Blacksburg (Roanoke Times)
Blacksburg-based Intrexon Corp. has announced general plans to expand in the New River Valley. In the same announcement, the company currently testing a skin cancer treatment in humans revealed further details of previously announced reorganization of its headquarters operations.
Subcontracting to Snag Stimulus Dollars (WSJ)
By subcontracting, business owners can boost their profits and learn about the many requirements of government work without the requirement to meet all of them. At the same time, they can provide the prime contractor with expertise and resources they may lack.y from federal agencies.
Staff cuts: ‘This was the last resort’(Fortune)
Almost two years into the recession, small businesses are still hemorrhaging workers. Those on the front lines see little prospect of a hiring surge.
The Weekly Wind-Down: Chick-fil-A (YouTube)
A very funny ode to Chick-fil-A. Safe for work but probably best to have headphones.
