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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...

United Way Moves Forward Despite Recent Roanoke County Dustup

As United Way of Roanoke Valley prepared recently to honor the 50 most generous corporate donors to its most recent annual campaign, President and...

“Collaborating Across Borders V” Comes to Virginia’s Blue Ridge

 Collaborating Across Borders V (CAB V) is the premier North American conference on interprofessional education and interprofessional collaborative practice in health and social care....

Greenbrier Nurseries Named Region’s Small Business of The Year

Company’s Ability to Adapt to Constant Business Changes and Grow Earn Company Award The Roanoke Regional Chamber and Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center have...

BBB Alert: Spear Phishing Scam Hits Area Business

A Roanoke area business has been the target of a sophisticated phishing scam that attempted to take them for $47,000. BBB is warning other...

The Hive Offers Startups Chance “To Play In This World”

Annette Patterson, president of the Vinton-based Advancement Foundation, realized a dream several weeks ago: the opening of a business incubator on South Pollard Street...

First Job Fair a Success For Grass Roots Organization

Khaid Jones, the president and CEO for Community Cultivators Inc. calls his organization a grass roots effort “that cares about its community.”  The first...