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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...

Roanoke-based CFO Wins Stewardship Award at 2022 LeadingAge Virginia Annual Conference

LeadingAge Virginia, an association of not-for-profit aging services providers in Virginia, recently recognized the achievement of its members at its 2022 annual conference. Gary Ventola, CFO of...

New Laws Provide More Opportunities and Streamline Processes for Critical Commercial Drivers

Testing program expanded; reexamination wait time and fee removed; extended test result validity As a result of the 2022 General Assembly session, three new laws...

Long-time Economic Development Director Announces Retirement

Economic Development Director Jill Loope will retire next year following a successful and rewarding 22-year career with Roanoke County. Prior to retirement, Loope will assist...

Governor Youngkin Announces Over $10 Million in Grants to Enhance Workforce, Entrepreneurial, and Site Development

Go Virginia grants will support regional economic growth Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced more than $10.2 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia)...

Father-Son Team Makes Mr. G’s Donuts A Lexington Treat

On April 22, near the end of the Easter/spring holiday week, my wife and I drove to Lexington, Virginia to check out some antique...

Roanoke’s Chorda Pharma Wins Commonwealth Commercialization Grant

The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) has notified Chorda Pharma that it will receive a grant from the Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) for the...