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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...

Kroger’s Natural and Organic Foods Growing in Mid-Atlantic Division

Kroger’s share of the market for natural and organic foods is growing faster than the national average. “There is high demand for natural foods throughout...

Barrel Chest Is All Things Beer and Wine – And Lots of It

Take a 4000 square foot space, fill it with more than 1200 brands or types of beer – and almost as many wine choices...

Frank Rogan Stepping Down As United Way of Roanoke Valley CEO

Frank Rogan, United Way of Roanoke Valley's leader for the past 14 years, announced today that he is resigning from his position. Rogan will...

WVTF Public Radio / RADIO IQ Names New Program Director

Josh Jackson has been named program director and content manager at WVTF Public Radio and RADIO IQ. As program director and content manager, Jackson will be...

French Firm Mersen To Bring 50 Jobs to Salem

Mersen USA, a subsidiary of Mersen SA, a global expert in electrical specialties and graphite-based materials headquartered in France, will invest $5.7 million to...

Brambleton Merchants May Band Together

It has worked well on Williamson Road: the Williamson Road Area Business Association (WRABA) has helped business along that busy commercial corridor in Roanoke...