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Virginia Workforce Program Named Nation’s Best, Says Youngkin

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Virginia is ranked No. 1 in the United States for customized workforce training in the 21st annual Business Facilities Rankings Report for the...

Youngkin Announces Nonfarm Payrolls Increase by 1,200 Jobs in May

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Current...

Youngkin Announces Medallia Launches New Corporate Office in Fairfax

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Medallia is investing $2 million to expand operations in...

With Boost from Youngkin, New Cidery to Source $165K in Virginia Apples

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Stone Ledge Cider will construct a new craft cider...

Youngkin Leads Economic Trade Mission to France, United Kingdom

Governor Glenn Youngkin is leading a Virginia delegation to Paris, France and London, England, which...

Gauntlet Ceremony 1st Place Winner Awarded $23k in Prizes

On Thursday, May 27th, The GAUNTLET Business Program & Competition held its 7th Annual Graduation & Awards Ceremony, proudly awarding more than 55 local...

Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Names Jeremy Holmes as Next Executive Director

The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission has announced that Jeremy Holmes has been named the new Executive Director. Holmes follows Wayne Strickland, who retires June...

Good Samaritan Names First Chief Philanthropy Officer

Betsy Whitney has been selected as Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) for Good Samaritan, the only non-profit, community-based advanced illness/hospice provider serving southwest Virginia.  Betsy...

Virginia Furniture Market Breaks Ground on New 120,000 Square Foot Distribution Center

Virginia Furniture Market broke ground Tuesday, May 25th for the new 120,000-square-foot distribution center and corporate offices on 8 acres of land about a...

Virginia Western Educational Foundation honors local agriculture leader with 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announced that Mary Catherine (Kate) Lawrence has received the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award. Lawrence is Botetourt County’s...

Munters Group AB Breaks Ground in Botetourt County

New 365,000 square-foot facility will house manufacturing, research and development and sales. Munters Group AB broke ground today on a $36 million state-of-the-art facility in...