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Growth & Development
Chesterfield County Unemployment Rate: Current Numbers
Chesterfield County's unemployment rate stood at 3.3% in April 2026, up slightly from 2.9% a year earlier, reflecting moderate growth in what remains a strong regional job market.
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Growth & Development
Advanced Materials Firm Investing $220M in Chesterfield Manufacturing
Solstice Advanced Materials, the newly spun-off Honeywell unit, announced a $220 million expansion at its Colonial Heights manufacturing facility that will create 100 new jobs and strengthen Chesterfield County's advanced manufacturing sector.
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Government
Longtime Administrator Joe Casey Announces Retirement
Dr. Joseph P. Casey, Chesterfield County administrator for a decade, announced his retirement effective July 1, 2026, prompting a leadership search by the Board of Supervisors.