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With Support from Youngkin, QualiChem Expands in Salem with $9M Investment

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced QualiChem, Inc. will invest $9 million to expand their operations into a 48,550-square-foot facility in the City of Salem. QualiChem is a leading producer...

Roanoke’s Megan Baker Named One of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers

Roanoke County Economic Development Director Megan Baker, CEcD, has been named one of the top...

America’s Top State for Business Launches Made in Virginia Investment Accelerator 

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the launch of the Made in Virginia Investment Accelerator (MVIA),...

Youngkin Announces LEGO Group’s $366M Investment, 305 Jobs in Prince George

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the LEGO Group will invest $366 million to build...

Cornelius to Retire from Farm Credit After 33-Year Tenure

Brad Cornelius, CEO of Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV), has announced his plans to...

Ferris Officially Announces Candidacy for Re-election to Roanoke City Council

Ray Ferris officially announced his candidacy for re-election to Roanoke City Council on Feb 1st, stating, “It has been my pleasure to have had...

Gene Marrano Wins PRSA “Adam & Alison Award for Media Excellence”

The Blue Ridge Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America has honored Roanoke Star Editor and WFIR Anchor-Reporter Gene Marrano with its annual...

Roanoke Regional Partnership Turning Attention to Talent Attraction

In November 2017, the Roanoke Regional Partnership brought on Erin Burcham as the full-time director of talent solutions to increase the region’s talent pool....

Ramp Seeking Second Group of Tenants

The first group of tenants – the “Cohort” – may have stayed longer than the six months originally forecasted in some cases by the...

Virginia Western Chef Joins Elite Company With Latest Certification

Virginia Western Community College announces that John Schopp, a faculty member in the Al Pollard Culinary Arts Program, was recently awarded the Certified Culinary...

Franklin County Farmer Receives Five-Year Service Award

Franklin County farmer Scott E. Sink of Blacksburg was recognized Jan. 24 for five years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board...