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Virginia Workforce Program Named Nation’s Best, Says Youngkin

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Virginia is ranked No. 1 in the United States for customized workforce training in the 21st annual Business Facilities Rankings Report for the...

Youngkin Announces Nonfarm Payrolls Increase by 1,200 Jobs in May

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Current...

Youngkin Announces Medallia Launches New Corporate Office in Fairfax

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Medallia is investing $2 million to expand operations in...

With Boost from Youngkin, New Cidery to Source $165K in Virginia Apples

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Stone Ledge Cider will construct a new craft cider...

Youngkin Leads Economic Trade Mission to France, United Kingdom

Governor Glenn Youngkin is leading a Virginia delegation to Paris, France and London, England, which...

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...

Becher Agency Head Brings Journalism and Aviation Background to tba

by Melvin E. Matthews, Jr. The walls lining Thomas Becher’s office at The Becher Agency (tba), in Suite 100 along Warehouse Row on downtown...

Governor McDonnell Talks Tourism at Roanoke Valley CVB

Governor Bob McDonnell discussed the impact of tourism in Virginia and the Roanoke Valley with Trixie Averill, Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitor Bureau’s...

Goodlatte Confirms Air Service Between Roanoke and NY To Continue

Congressman Bob Goodlatte has confirmed that direct air service between Roanoke and New York will continue.  The Department of Transportation (DOT) previously announced...

Adult Care Center Receives Major Donation

The Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley has received a ,000 capital campaign grant from the Friendship Retirement Community's charitable community fund.  The...

What Today’s Workers Can Expect From Social Security Tomorrow

Did you know that the age at which many workers will qualify for full Social Security benefits has risen to 67 from 65?...