SUN Bucks 2025: What Retailers Need to Know

SUN Bucks 2025: What Retailers Need to Know

As the summer season approaches, so does an important opportunity for Virginia retailers to support their communities. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has announced the return of the Virginia SUN Bucks program for 2025, which provides $120 in grocery...
Tariffs Update – 90-Day Pause Announced

Tariffs Update – 90-Day Pause Announced

From the National Retail Federation on  May 12, 2025: This morning, the United States and China released a joint statement today regarding the deal on a 90-day pause that was announced yesterday to de-escalate trade tensions between the countries....
Grant Opportunity: Virginia Works’ HIRED Apprenticeship Fund

Grant Opportunity: Virginia Works’ HIRED Apprenticeship Fund

Virginia Works has announced the HIRED Apprenticeship Fund, a new grant opportunity designed to support employers in establishing or expanding Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Programs in Virginia. This funding can help businesses invest in workforce development by...
NRF Responds to Tariffs Imposed on Canada, Mexico and China

NRF Responds to Tariffs Imposed on Canada, Mexico and China

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s announcement regarding tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, NRF has issued the following statement: “We support the Trump administration’s goal of...
SNAP Benefits Unaffected by Recent Presidential Memorandum

SNAP Benefits Unaffected by Recent Presidential Memorandum

The recent memorandum issued by President Trump, titled Temporary Pause to Review Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs, has raised questions across various sectors. However, the White House Press Secretary has confirmed that SNAP (Supplemental...