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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...

Youngkin Announces $10M Patton Logistics Expansion in Pulaski County

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that The Patton Logistics Group, a U.S. integrated supply chain company, will expand for the second time in four years...

Economic expert on auto tariffs, motives and consequences

President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on imported passenger vehicles, light trucks, and parts such and engines and transmissions....

Youngkin Announces Munters Expansion in Botetourt, Creating 270 Jobs

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Munters Corporation will invest $29.95 million to build a 200,000-square-foot expansion to its HVAC manufacturing facility in Botetourt...

Virginia Home Sales Slowed in February

According to the February 2025 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, there was a pullback in closed sales in February. There were 6,129 homes...

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Luna Labs to Expand Research and Development Operations

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Luna Labs USA, LLC, a product development company accelerating breakthrough solutions to multiple industries, will invest...

Virginia Tech researcher tackles corn disease with data

Corn, the most widely grown crop in the United States, is increasingly affected by foliar diseases like tar spot, which can reduce yield and...