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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...

First Hokie Stone Set into Virginia Tech Carilion Building Façade

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute (VTC) passed a symbolic milestone in Roanoke recently with the placing of the...

HomeTown Bank Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

Roanoke-based HomeTown Bank reported earnings from operations of ,000 for the second quarter of 2009 vs. an operating loss of 3,000 for the...

Non-Profit Focus: Rescue Mission Offers “2nd Helpings” of Humanity

Art can tell a story, according to Pam Crunkelton, manager of the art gallery at the Roanoke Rescue Mission’s 2nd Helpings store, opened recently...

David Hungate: The Life of a Professional Photographer

Chances are you have a digital camera - almost all of us do. In fact, the proliferation of easy to use point-and-shoot digital...

A Farewell Message from Stuart Mease

I would like to thank the City of Roanoke and all the people I served in this economic development role for the region....

Carilion Section Chief Focuses on Study of Geriatrics

Aubrey Knight, MD, represents one of the benefits of having a medical school in Roanoke. He works as a section chief in geriatrics...