Jobs and Employment

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (314+ words) A new report from the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service says Virginia’s economy is expected to grow modestly through the end of the year. However, job losses are also still expected. “It seems like we hit…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (265+ words) Over the past decade, workforce participation rates in Kentucky have ranked among the lowest in the nation. In response, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation launched the Kentucky Comeback initiative in 2020. Ryan Bowman, director of partnerships for the foundation, said businesses have…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (296+ words) Grayson County recorded the highest jobless rate of any county west of Wayne County in July. According to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), Grayson County posted a 6.6 percent unemployment rate in July 2026, down from 7.1 percent in June 2026. The county’s…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (268+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. — Five professionals representing businesses and organizations across Kentucky have been named finalists for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year Award. The annual award recognizes emerging professionals for leadership, innovation, career accomplishments and service to…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (421+ words) The Fifth District's composite manufacturing reading beat last month but fell well short of consensus, signaling a sector that's improving in slow motion The Richmond Federal Reserve’s composite manufacturing index for July 2026 came in at 5, up one point from June’s…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (376+ words) Indiana-based metal fabricator J.M. Hutton & Co. plans a $6.25 million expansion in Richmond that is expected to create up to 37 jobs by the end of 2029. According to a community announcement, the investment will add a truck cab production line and expand manufacturing…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1594+ words) Virginia job seekers now have a right to know what a position pays before applying online under a new state law aimed at giving workers more leverage in hiring and salary negotiations. The new law, which took effect July 1, requires…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (543+ words) The business cable channel CNBC recently released its annual ranking of the “Best States for Business,” once again singing Virginia’s praises as it slotted the commonwealth in third place, behind only Ohio and North Carolina. That represents a slight improvement…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (119+ words) Still sticky with scattered storms for some.. Thousands come out for the 2025 Kentucky State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (WDRB image) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Hiring is underway for this year's Kentucky State Fair. Positions include gate attendants, set-up crew, maintenance, guest…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (100+ words) PADUCAH — Kentucky Career Center plans to host its weekly job fair in Paducah from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23. The event will take place at the KCC, located at 416 S. Sixth St., Paducah, KY 42003. KCC plans to host Wise…...