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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...

Can Mindfulness Raise Your Net Worth?

Meditative Focus Improves Both Health and Business Intuition, Says Veteran Consultant Sitting down with the intention of stilling one’s mind and body is no longer...

Roanoke Lawyer Recognized as BTI Client Service All-Star

Paul C. Kuhnel, shareholder at the national law firm LeClairRyan, has been recognized as a 2014 Client Service All-Star by the BTI Consulting Group,...

Advance Auto Parts Acquires General Parts International

Advance Auto Parts has announced that it has completed the acquisition of General Parts International, Inc. (GPII). GPII is a leading privately held distributor...

Local Microbreweries Making an Impact

The Roanoke area was once devoid of microbreweries that produce so-called “craft beers,” small production batches of carefully formulated beers with more taste and...

Norfolk Southern CEO Presents Check to Feeding America SWVA

Norfolk Southern Chairman and CEO Charles “Wick” Moorman and Norfolk Southern President James A. Squires came to Roanoke on Thursday and presented Feeding America...

Roanoke Dentist Recognized at White House Ceremony

Dr. David Black, a founding organizer of the Roanoke Mission of Mercy Dental Project was recently recognized as a Points of Light Award Recipient...