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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...

Roanoke County Board Names Administrator

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors has announced the appointment of Thomas C. Gates as County Administrator. “This is a significant day for Roanoke County,”...

BBB Tips: Finding a Legitimate Holiday Job

Tis the season to be hiring. After a turbulent start to 2014, the National Retail Federation has announced it expects sales this holiday season...

Co-op Shoppers “Give Up!” to the Tune of $25K

Since establishing the “Give Up!” program in October 2013, Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op’s shoppers have contributed over $25,000 in loose change to 14 different...

DePaul Community Resources Names New COO

DePaul Community Resources has announced Linda Hentschel as their inaugural Chief Operating Officer. In this new role, Hentschel will oversee almost all internal operations...

Roanoke Catholic Announces Promotion / New Hire

Roanoke Catholic School has announced the promotion of Debbie Stump as the Director of Major Gifts and Education State Tax Credits. Debbie will celebrate her...

Business Leaders Support Quality Early Learning as Job One for Virginia’s Workforce

Nearly 100 business leaders from the New River and Roanoke Valley region attended a" Smart Beginnings: Job One" event recently to learn more about...