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Google data centers, tech projects coming to Roanoke Valley
Google plans a $3 billion hyperscale data center in Botetourt County, Virginia, creating 150 jobs and boosting regional tech and manufacturing sectors.
Virginia Tech opens $310M academic building in Alexandria
Virginia Tech opened its $310 million Academic Building One in Alexandria, advancing research and graduate programs in computing and business.
TOP FIVE: June 2026
1 | Colonial Williamsburg CEO retires Colonial Williamsburg Foundation announced in April that its president and CEO, Cliff Fleet, had retired. Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, the foundation’s longtime board chair, succeeded him. (April 28) 2 | Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife found dead in murder-suicide Police say Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax s[...]
Fired Va. Tech rector says he won’t attend June 2 board meeting
John Rocovich declined to resign from Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Thursday, but said Saturday he won't attend Tuesday board meeting.
Spanberger removes Virginia Tech’s rector from board
John Rocovich, a Roanoke-based lawyer, has been removed as rector of Virginia Tech, according to a letter from Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Roanoke opens $26M biotech incubator
RoVa Labs, a $26 million biotech incubator in Roanoke, offers wet lab space and aims to create 250 jobs, strengthening the region's life sciences sector.
TOP FIVE: May 2026
1 | Amazon’s HQ2 hiring stalled in 2025 Amazon.com didn’t add any jobs at its Arlington County HQ2 corporate headquarters in 2025 that qualified for Virginia’s workforce grant incentives. (April 1) 2 | Martinsville bank sells Justice family’s overdue loans to Omni Hotels entity Carter Bankshares sold more than $200 million in past-due loans taken […]
Innovation district takes off in NoVa
National IQ innovation district in Arlington County advances with founding partners Amazon, Northrop Grumman, and JBG Smith driving tech and national security initiatives.
2026 Forty Under 40: MALLORY TUTTLE
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | VIRGINIA TECH NEWPORT NEWS CENTER AND VIRGINIA TECH CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | NEWPORT NEWS
2026 Forty Under 40: CHRISTINA TODD
FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND MANAGING DIRECTOR | CARY STREET PARTNERS | GLEN ALLEN
New details emerge on Jefferson Lab transition in June
New details about the future of the Jefferson Lab have emerged following last month’s announcement of a new operating contract.
Virginia Tech-backed energy tech hub opens in Newport News
The Secure Energy Future Center opened its first dedicated space Wednesday at Tech Center Research Park in Newport News.
