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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...

How Can I Beat A Bad Economy?

Debt-ceiling debates, credit-rating crises and international economies teetering on a double-dip recession might just be more than enough to scare would-be entrepreneurs out...

Château Morrisette Named As Finalist For UVA Resilience Award

Château Morrisette, a winery, vineyard and restaurant in Floyd County has been selected as a finalist in a University of Virginia competition that...

Roanoke Regional Airport Commission Announces New Slate of Officers

At the July meeting of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, Dr. John Dooley was elected to a yearlong term as Chairman. Dooley most...

“One Block East” Is New Home for Center Gallery / Shop

by Gene Marrano The art gallery and gift shop “Art Beyond Center,” formerly located on the ground floor at Center in the Square, has...

Employment Discrimination: The Basics

Many employees and employers misunderstand what constitutes illegal employment discrimination. This common misunderstanding often arises from uncertainty as to the distinction between legal...

Roanoke Catholic Grad Named Interim Head of Aerospace / Ocean Engineering Department at Virginia Tech

Robert Canfield, professor and assistant department head for academic affairs of Virginia Tech’s Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, assumed the role of...