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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 retire in the fourth quarter of 2025. With over 33 years of dedicated service...

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...

Youngkin Announces Gains in Nonfarm Payrolls in March 

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that, according to the BLS Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES”...

Youngkin Announces Delta Star Expansion, 300 New Jobs in Lynchburg

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Delta Star Inc., a manufacturer of power transformers and...

New Virginia Western Scholarship Assists Students With Refugee Status

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation has announced a new scholarship that will help students with refugee status pay for their college tuition. The...

Health Insurance, Regulations, Taxes Top List of Small Business Concerns

The National Federation of Independent Business has released its quadrennial Small Business Problems & Priorities survey, according to which small-business owners list the cost of health...

Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to Celebrates 20th Anniversary 

The Blue Ridge Land Conservancy will celebrate its 20th anniversary at its Conservation Celebration on Oct. 9 at the Glen at Glenburn Farms in...

Downtown Roanoke Music Venue Awarded Nonprofit Status

The Spot on Kirk's Board of Directors has announced the organization has been formally granted 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. The positive determination will allow The...

New Healthcare Coaching Institute Will Shape Next Generation of Industry Leaders

Virginia Tech will expand its footprint in downtown Roanoke, Virginia, in November when it opens its leadership coaching institute for the healthcare and life...

Speyside Bourbon Cooperage to Build Stave / Barrel Mill in Bath County

Speyside Bourbon Cooperage, Inc. will invest $5 million to build a new stave mill in Bath County.  The company will create 30 new jobs...