Brian O. Hemphill selected as next president of Radford University
He currently leads West Virginia State University.
Contract is ‘game changer’ for Roanoke company
Interactive Achievement is one of two companies that landed a contract from the Virginia Department of Education (DOE) to offer software to school divisions in the commonwealth
Former CEO pushes back against Alpha Natural Resources’ bid to cut retiree health benefits
Group led by Michael Quillen files court objection to terminate benefits.
Jefferson College of Health Sciences to add two doctorate programs
It currently has about 1,100 students in 25 health care-related programs.
Wise County company makes wastewater clean
Karen Sorber, the founder and CEO of Micronic Technologies in Wise County, participated in the AG Innovation Showcase in St. Louis.
Gas company subsidiary to buy stake in pipeline owner
Deal expected to expand supply and customer base for RGC Resources.
Device is designed to halt texting while driving
Roanoke-based manufacturing company, Origo, received the 2015 Rising Star Award in May from the Roanoke-Blacksburg Tech Council.
Volvo plans $38.1 million upgrade to its New River Valley plant
Thirty-two jobs will be added at truck assembly facility.
Alpha Natural Resources expects approval of bankruptcy financing plan
Company has secured an 18-month debtor-in-possession package of up to $692 million.
Blacksburg-based Modea changes its course
Blacksburg-based Modea has shifted from being a digital advertising agency to a digital consultancy.
State program helping defense contractors to be continued
More than 250 companies participated in initiative during its first two years.
Two Virginia regions picked for economic initiative
Eastern Shore and Mount Rogers Planning District will participate in the Stronger Economies Together program.