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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...

Consider Buying Your Office Space, Expert Advises Small Businesses

The ‘5 Cs’ Lenders Look for When Considering Applicants It’s not a question of if, but when most business owners should think about owning...

Social Media Changes Driving Some Marketers Buggy

Social media is the most rapidly changing aspect of communications to begin with. Throw in an IPO (Facebook) and a major overhaul (LinkedIn)...

2012 VA Farm to Table Conference to Help Build Local Food Economies

Virginia Cooperative Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service, in cooperation with community partners, will host the 2012 Virginia Farm to Table...

City Names Economic Development Director

Wayne Bowers has been named Director of the Department of Economic Development for the City of Roanoke. As Economic Development Director, Bowers will manage...

VA Tech Approves Real Estate Degree / Extended Campus in Roanoke

Beginning in the fall of 2013 Virginia Tech will offer a Bachelor of Science Degree program in real estate, becoming the nation’s first...

Bingham to Present Webinar Ahead of Book Release

Former Roanoke School Board member and Trane North America Vice President Jason Bingham will present a Webinar at Virginia Western Community College's Whitman Theater...