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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 the best ways to learn how to do a job is to get hands-on...

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...

Virginia Chamber Launches Blueprint 2035 Business Survey and Tour

Yesterday, the Virginia Chamber Foundation launched a statewide survey to gather input for Blueprint Virginia...

Executive Director of Roanoke Higher Education Center to Retire

Center’s leader grew facility over 16 years into hub of higher education and economic development Tom McKeon has announced he will retire as executive director...

Roanoker Named Outstanding Recent VA Tech Alumna

Anh Tran of Roanoke, Virginia, received the Outstanding Recent Alumna Award during the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences awards ceremony. Tran earned...

Roanoke Firm Receives 22nd Annual Communicator Award

Two Communicator Awards were presented to B2C Enterprises for their work with Boxley and Reid's Fine Furnishings. With over 6,000 entries received from across the...

Oakey’s Funeral Service Names Vice President

Debbie Moss has been named Vice President of Oakey’s Funeral Service. In addition to her new role, she will continue as Aftercare Coordinator providing additional...

The Handbook of Small Business

Roanoke Star Columnist Dick Baynton recently authored a book that was published in March of this year. Surprisingly, the publication is not about politics...

City Market Building Has New Director

The City Market Building Foundation has announced that it has appointed Elliot Broyles as the first executive director in the history of the Foundation. In...