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Monumental project will “turbocharge” VA tourism

Monumental project will “turbocharge” VA tourism

ERIC TERRY The travel and tourism industry is an integral part of Virginia’s economy — generating tens of billions in both direct visitor spending and significant jobs. Virginia’s tourism industry is expected to generate $30.3 billion in visitor spending in 2022 alone, a record for the Commonwealth. Perhaps most importantly, we are poised to continue …

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The couple from Nebraska packed up the kids and set off to travel the world

The couple from Nebraska packed up the kids and set off to travel the world

Lauren and Lucas Corbett once followed the so-called American Dream. They earned college degrees and started careers. They built a big house and bought cars. They had two children. Visiting attractions such as the Sydney Opera House in Australia gives the Corbett family more opportunities to spend time together. “Every afternoon we go out around …

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Teaming up with Art in Mind to benefit Cabarrus’ art and mental health efforts

Teaming up with Art in Mind to benefit Cabarrus’ art and mental health efforts

FROM STAFF REPORTS CONCORD – As downtown Concord grows, so do the weekday entertainment options. The Cabarrus Arts Council and Mental Health America of Central Carolinas (MHA) are adding a first-ever event for art lovers, Art in Mind, on Thursday, February 29, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at the Historic Courthouse at Cabarrus County and …

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The couple from Nebraska packed up the kids and set off to travel the world

The couple from Nebraska packed up the kids and set off to travel the world

Lauren and Lucas Corbett once followed the so-called American Dream. Visiting attractions such as the Sydney Opera House in Australia gives the Corbett family more opportunities to spend time together. “Every afternoon we go out around town and check things out,” Lucas Corbett said. LUCAS CORBETT They earned college degrees and started careers. They built …

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The new investment strategy for the North Dakota Legacy Fund is expected to deliver higher returns

The new investment strategy for the North Dakota Legacy Fund is expected to deliver higher returns

PATRICK SPRINGER The Forum The new investment strategy for the North Dakota Legacy Fund is expected to generate higher returns by increasing the portfolio of stocks and shorting bonds while holding fewer assets readily convertible to cash. The new, slightly more aggressive strategy is expected to produce an average annual return of 6.3% over the …

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A business incubator targeting Tulsa immigrant startups

A business incubator targeting Tulsa immigrant startups

The first small business incubator targeting the state’s immigrant communities will be announced in east Tulsa on Wednesday. The startup and entrepreneur incubator will be located at Plaza Santa Cecilia in the Tulsa Global District, near 21st Street and Garnett Road. The first sod is scheduled for this summer, with an opening planned for the …

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