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Home>Joan Tupponce

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Recent Articles from Joan Tupponce

Look, Mom: no hands
News October 30, 2014

Look, Mom: no hands

TORC Robotics in Blacksburg was a pioneer in the technology behind driverless cars.

Danville markets former mill site as technology park
News October 30, 2014

Danville markets former mill site as technology park

Dan River Technology Park is primed to be a center of technology.

Grayson lands three deals in two months
News October 30, 2014

Grayson lands three deals in two months

In July and August three companies — Independence Lumber, Hansen Turbine and Core Health — announced plans to expand facilities in Grayson County.

‘Canopy tour’ is a first for Virginia state parks
News October 30, 2014

‘Canopy tour’ is a first for Virginia state parks

Visitors to Shenandoah River State Park in Warren County now can glide through the trees on a zip line, thanks to a course built by Virginia Canopy Tours. T

Plant’s expansion will nearly double its workforce
News October 30, 2014

Plant’s expansion will nearly double its workforce

Continental Corp. decided to expand its plant in Newport News.

GMU site shares space with community college
News October 30, 2014

GMU site shares space with community college

George Mason University has a new site in Loudoun County and a closer relationship with Northern Virginia Community College.

Lightening the load
News September 30, 2014

Lightening the load

Global/Local View

Shipbuilder to create health-care centers for employees
News September 30, 2014

Shipbuilder to create health-care centers for employees

Huntington Ingalls Industries will create onsite health-care centers for its Ingalls Shipbuilding and Newport News Shipbuilding employees and their families.

Strasburg survey provides guidance for downtown
News September 30, 2014

Strasburg survey provides guidance for downtown

A recent survey revealed local residents of Strasburg want to have a public open space downtown as part of its revitalization plan.

N.C. food firm finds new opportunity in Danville
News September 30, 2014

N.C. food firm finds new opportunity in Danville

Sky Valley Foods is moving from Yanceyville, N.C. to Danville.

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