Nissan uses VIR as a testing ground for its autos
Virginia International Raceway’s automotive partner, Nissan North America, became a sponsor last year.
Death on the job
Virginia sees surge in workplace fatalities with Goodyear plant in Danville reporting four this year.
Commonwealth Assisted Living is acquiring Stratford House in Danville
Charlottesville-based company plans to invest $3.5 million in senior living facility and create 25 new jobs.
Distillery shows owner’s whiskey making legacy
James Gordon is the owner of Springfield Distillery, which is expected to create five jobs and get all of its corn and barley from Virginia farmers.
CCB Bankshares names chief operating officer
Christy F. Quesenbery joined the South Hill-based banking company as enterprise risk manager.
McAuliffe leads trade mission to Israel and the United Kingdom
Economic development announcement involving Southern Virginia expected at British airshow.
Martinsville facility promotes entrepreneurship
A community college facility promoting entrepreneurship in Southern Virginia has opened in Martinsville.
Sawmill operation to expand in Pittsylvania County
Gregory Lumber to buy nearly $8 million in Virginia timber during the next three years.
The Launch Place invests $1.94 million in eight companies
The Launch Place has made nine investments totaling $1.94 million in eight companies
Danville pitch competition spurs innovation
IdeaFest,a business pitch competition, was held April 1 at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville.
Nationwide Custom Homes to expand Martinsville operations
Two-phase project is expected to create 59 jobs.
State issued citations against Goodyear plant in Danville in February
Company contests three “serious” safety violations found after first fatal accident at the plant.