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Part 1: Running In Place? Our "So-So" Regional Economy, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University
Part 1: Running In Place? Our "So-So" Regional Economy, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
2015 has been another “Goldilocks” year – not too hot, not too cold – economically speaking. We grew faster than the rest of Virginia, but slower than the U.S. It appears that 2016 will reprise this scenario.
Part 5: Early Childhood Care And Education: Should They Be Our No. 1 Economic Development Strategy?, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University
Part 5: Early Childhood Care And Education: Should They Be Our No. 1 Economic Development Strategy?, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Investments in early childhood care and preschool programs generate higher rates of return on public dollars than investments in conventional economic development programs that emphasize either attracting new firms, or public-private partnerships to build arenas and hotels.
Part 4: The Third Economic Sector: Nonprofit Organizations In Hampton Roads And The United Way, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University
Part 4: The Third Economic Sector: Nonprofit Organizations In Hampton Roads And The United Way, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
A total of 2,009 nonprofit organizations in Hampton Roads filed tax returns with the IRS in 2012. This does not include most churches. Collectively, these organizations are big business: their revenues approached $9.6 billion.
Part 3: The Port Of Virginia: A Primer, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University
Part 3: The Port Of Virginia: A Primer, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
The economic importance of the Port of Virginia has increased as it is handling record cargo volumes and now is recording positive net operating income. The Port is challenged to find ways to deal effectively with congestion and logistical problems in and around the Port as well as to secure the funds necessary to modernize its infrastructure and equipment.
Part 6: Is Hampton Roads Facing A Shortage Of Nurses?, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University
Part 6: Is Hampton Roads Facing A Shortage Of Nurses?, Center For Economic Analysis And Policy, Old Dominion University
State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads
Our region does not face a debilitating shortage of nurses. With a few tweaks to our policies, we will have a sufficient number of nurses to meet our needs in the years to come.