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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...

Passively Efficient Heating and Cooling

There are two examples of voluntary design guidelines for more sustainable commercial and residential projects, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) from the...

Coca-Cola Consolidated Announces Major Investment in Roanoke Valley

The Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated has announced the opening of its new warehouse and logistics center at a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Valley...

VDOT Issues Full Time Layoff Notices

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is giving roughly 600 employees a first notice of layoff this week as it works to meet...

Roanoke County to Maximize Energy Efficiency

Roanoke County is in the process of renovating county buildings as part of its overall initiative to improve energy efficiency. The renovations will be...

Architectural Review Board Delivers Awards

Roanoke City’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) presented Preservation Excellence Awards at City Council’s Monday evening meeting. These awards recognize noteworthy individuals and projects, highlighting...

First Community Bank COO Appointed to Executive Committee

E. Stephen Lilly, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of First Community Bank, N.A. and Chief Operating Officer for its holding company, First...