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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...

Fair Trade Makes Good Sense for Co-op

The Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op welcomed a visitor from Nicaragua to its Grandin Village store earlier this week, who spoke about fair trade practices...

Northrop Grumman Opens Office at Virginia Tech’s Corporate Research Center

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding of Newport News hired its first Virginia Tech engineering graduate in 1898. Today, with some 348 Virginia Tech alums working at...

Beating The Odds With “Camp Sauce”

If you think it’s impossible to start a successful business in the middle of a recession, ask a man who did it - Steve...

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. Selects New President

The Board of Directors of Downtown Roanoke, Inc. has unanimously selected Sean C. Luther as the next president and chief executive of DRI.  Luther,...

Blue Collar Joes: Worth the Drive for Designer Donuts

You haven't had a real treat until you've tried a designer donut from Blue Collar Joe's. These scrumptious goodies are guaranteed to make your...

Both Politicians and Job Seekers Need to Walk the Talk

It seems every candidate running for office talks about how they are going to create jobs for their constituents. Politicians do not create jobs....