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America’s Top State for Business Launches Made in Virginia Investment Accelerator 

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the launch of the Made in Virginia Investment Accelerator (MVIA), a first-of-its-kind initiative that will ensure Virginia continues to compete for the nation’s most...

Youngkin Announces LEGO Group’s $366M Investment, 305 Jobs in Prince George

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the LEGO Group will invest $366 million to build...

Cornelius to Retire from Farm Credit After 33-Year Tenure

Brad Cornelius, CEO of Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV), has announced his plans to...

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...

Youngkin Announces Hitachi Energy Expands Footprint in Southwest Virginia  

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that provides electrical...

Electronic Health Records Save Money But Pose Privacy Risks

Electronic health records can potentially save billions of dollars in health care costs and increase patient safety, but have considerable risks to individual...

Partnership for a Livable Roanoke Valley Officially Formed

The Steering Committee of the Partnership for a Livable Roanoke Valley held it's kick-off meeting on November 15th at Roanoke College. This Committee...

Native Roanoker Returns For Less Hectic Life

by Melvin E. Matthews, Jr. Approximately ten years ago, Chris R. Turnbull lived in Roanoke as an employee of John Lambert Associates, then moved...

Entrepreneurial Spirit Alive and Well in Roanoke Valley

by Christine Slade The end of October was an exciting time for the small business community in this area. A business contest called EXPAND!...

Family Medical Leave Act

FMLA issues are complex and difficult for employers and employees alike.  What do you do when an employee misses work for 40 minutes...

Energy Expo Provides (Green) Food for Thought

by Gene Marrano Billy Weitzenfeld, executive director of the Association of Energy Conservation Professionals (AECP), says the annual Green Living & Energy Expo, to...