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  • The Story of Virginia’s Ports
    Oct 24, 2014  - In a national economic slump, we often look for those indicators of economic muscle that show us America is moving, innovating, and poised to take on the next era of global commerce. In Virginia, you can see it along our waterways. And residents of Virginia's Fourth District, in particular, can see ... More
  • Forbes Recognized with Manufacturing Award for Pro-Jobs Record
    Oct 9, 2014  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) has been awarded The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence, in recognition of his pro-jobs, pro-manufacturing voting record. “Our manufacturing plants represent what American production should be about – creati... More
  • Forbes Receives Award for His Support of The Farming Community
    Sep 23, 2014  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) has been awarded the “Friend of Farm Bureau” award for the 113th Congress from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). This award is in recognition of his work on behalf of the approximately 357,000 individuals employed in agriculture in Virginia. “The farming... More
  • Forbes Recognized for His Commitment To Small Businesses
    Sep 17, 2014  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) was awarded today with the “Guardian of Small Businesses” Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business association. Congressman Forbes received this distinction for his outstanding voting record on behalf o... More
  • Forbes to Tour Manufacturing Plants in the Fourth District
    Aug 13, 2014  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that he will be conducting a tour of manufacturing companies in the Tri-Cities/Richmond area on Wednesday and Thursday, August 20-21, 2014, to meet with the employees and business leaders who serve as the engine behind this key industry in the Fou... More
  • NEXT WEEK: Forbes to Host Job Fair in Chesterfield
    Aug 1, 2014  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) is scheduled to host a job fair in Chesterfield on August 8th. The job fair, held at Lloyd C. Bird High School, is free and open to all constituents who are interested in learning about available jobs with area businesses. “My hope is that this event will provide... More
  • Your First Job and American Employment
    Jul 25, 2014  - Remember with me back to the first day of your very first job. Perhaps you remember the excited and nervous pit that sat heavy in your stomach as you put on your most confident smile and walked inside. Or maybe you remember taking care to iron your uniform to neat perfection. Or maybe you remember r... More
  • Forbes to Host Job Fairs in Chesapeake and Chesterfield with 88 Employers
    Jul 24, 2014  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that 88 area employers are scheduled to attend the job fairs he is hosting in the Fourth District this summer. The job fairs, held in Chesterfield at Lloyd C. Bird High School and in Chesapeake at Greenbrier Middle School, are free and open to all... More
  • Forbes Announces Job Fairs in Chesapeake and Chesterfield
    Jul 16, 2014  - Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) announced today that he is hosting two job fairs in the Fourth District in this summer. The job fairs, held in Chesterfield at Lloyd C. Bird High School and in Chesapeake at Greenbrier Middle School, are free and open to all constituents who are interested in lea... More
  • Expanding Economic Opportunity
    Jun 18, 2014  - In 1904, the United States began construction on one of the biggest civil engineering undertakings in the modern world. Workers undertook a harrowing job to dredge and excavate a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans that would significantly reduce shipping times, cutting out the journey ... More