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Expansions grow Roanoke region’s economic landscape
Manufacturing expansions in the Roanoke region, Virginia, are creating hundreds of jobs and boosting the local economy in 2025, with key investments by Elbit Systems and Munters.
BWXT taps new chief digital officer
BWX Technologies has promoted IT executive, Kurt Bender, to senior vice president and chief digital officer.
Centra’s $600M+ capital upgrades include new hospital tower
What’s expected to be a three-year, $400 million construction project is underway at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital (LGH). A new six-story tower will add 266,200 square feet to the hospital and marks the biggest portion of more than $600 million in recent capital investments by Centra Health, a regional nonprofit health system serving more than […]
Brown Edwards acquires Lynchburg-based accounting firm
Brown Edwards has acquired Lynchburg-based Shelton & Co., an accounting practice known for its construction industry expertise.
Schewels Home acquires Richmond-area Central Furniture
Lynchburg-based furniture retailer Schewels Home is opening its newest location in Henrico County following the acquisition of Central Furniture.
BWXT wins $174M naval contract
A BWX Technologies subsidiary has been awarded a $174 million contract from the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
BWXT announces new chief strategy officer
BWX Technologies, a Lynchburg-based manufacturer of nuclear components and fuel has tapped Rik Geiersbach as its new chief strategy officer.
Amazon to build $16M+ distribution center in Amherst
Amazon.com Services has selected Amherst County for the site of a new 78,000-square-foot distribution facility.
BWXT launches subsidiary to deliver commercial nuclear fuel
BWXT launches a subsidiary, BWXT Advanced Fuels, to commercialize advanced nuclear fuel
Blue Ridge Beverage to move Lynchburg ops to Campbell
Blue Ridge Beverage will invest $10M to relocate its Lynchburg ops and 94 jobs to a new facility in Campbell County’s Seneca Commerce Park.
BWXT wins $2.6B in contracts for naval nuclear reactor components
The U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program has awarded BWX Technologies contracts totaling approximately $2.6 billion.
Officials envision new life for shuttered state campus
Summary CVTC closed in 2020, costing the region 1,600 jobs and $87M. Redevelopment plan envisions housing, retail, and light industry. Site includes 98 outdated buildings, many with asbestos. State allocated $6M for demolition to attract developers. [/box Lynchburg-area leaders want to see a second act for about 386 acres that were once home to the […]
