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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), a first-of-its-kind initiative that will ensure Virginia continues to compete for the nation’s most...

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...

VA Tech Launches VR Workforce Training for Utility Sector

Workforce training is about to get a 21st century overhaul through virtual reality. Traditionally, one of...

Youngkin Announces Hitachi Energy Expands Footprint in Southwest Virginia  

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that provides electrical...

VA Consumer Sentiment Report Show Continued Slide – Commonwealth Remains Divided

The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment is 90.4, an eight-point slide since August 2016 (the record high) and down three points since last quarter,...

Al Pollard Foundation Donates $100,000 to Support Culinary Arts Students at VWCC

At the April 26 groundbreaking ceremony for the Claude Moore Educational Complex in downtown Roanoke, the Al Pollard Memorial Foundation presented the Virginia Western...

Mayor’s Summit to Address Starting a Business in City of Roanoke

On Wednesday, May 24, Mayor Sherman Lea will lead the Mayor’s Summit from 9 a.m. until noon, at Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Support...

Botetourt County Has New Fire-EMS chief

Almost a year after the sudden passing of Chief Jeff Beckner, Botetourt County has hired a new Chief for its Fire and Emergency services...

Virginia Western Educational Foundation Announces 2017 Board of Directors

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation is pleased to announce new members and officers for its 2017 Board of Directors. The board members,...

RVBA Delivers “Dark Fiber” to RAMP on Budget and Ahead of Schedule

The Roanoke Valley Broadband Authority has delivered dark fiber optic broadband connectivity to the Regional Acceleration and Mentoring Program (RAMP) on budget and ahead...