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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...

18th Annual RBTC TechNite Awards Ceremony Recipients Announced

The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council honored a talented group of companies and individuals at its annual TechNite awards banquet, which was held at the Hotel...

Macfarlanes Honored With 2017 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy

The Honorable J. Granger and Mrs. Anne Macfarlane of Roanoke, have received the 12th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. The Macfarlanes were...

New Escape Games Room Coming to Roanoke

Escape Rooms are quickly gaining popularity around the country, and Riddle Me Roanoke will bring the excitement to Roanoke. Escape Rooms are themed, immersive...

On the Way 2 The Top (or Back)

About a year ago I worked with some other community leaders in Roanoke to restart a small non-profit music venue (visit TheSpotonKirk.org) and over...

Virginia Western To Offer Short Term Welding Training Classes for summer

Students can become qualified in GMAW and FCAW welding methods; classes start May 1 Virginia Western Community College’s Workforce Solutions is offering a training class...

Roanoke Has Its Own “Escape Room”

A favorite of the Millennials crowd, downtown Roanoke now features its very own Escape Room, one of what the owner says is about now...