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Auto parts maker to establish North America HQ in Salem
German auto parts manufacturer STS Group AG will establish its North American headquarters in Salem, a $32 million investment expected to create 119 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday. In April 2021, the company announced a greenfield project in Wythe County, but will now use an existing facility in Salem instead, “due to changing market […]
Roanoke Regional Partnership names new executive director
The Roanoke Regional Partnership announced Tuesday that John Hull has been named as its executive director. He succeeds Beth Doughty, who retired in December 2020 after 22 years with the organization. Hull has worked with the partnership since 2010, most recently serving as its director of marketing intelligence. He was previously the acting director of […]
Roanoke Regional Partnership executive director to retire
Beth Doughty, executive director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership, announced Monday she will retire after 22 years with the public-private economic development organization. She plans to leave in December. Roanoke Regional Partnership covers the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke, the town of Vinton and the cities of Covington, Roanoke and Salem. “It has […]
