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Construction starts on project restoring rail passenger service to Roanoke
Trains serving the city are expected to begin running in 2017.
Wolverine Advanced Materials to create 93 jobs in Montgomery County expansion
The company produces high-performance materials used in automotive and industrial noise reduction.
Mersen USA to expand in Salem with a $5.7 million investment
Company’s expansion will relocate a business division and create 50 new jobs.
Grayson lands three deals in two months
In July and August three companies — Independence Lumber, Hansen Turbine and Core Health — announced plans to expand facilities in Grayson County.
Carroll County expansion to create 51 jobs
Andrews Farming Inc. and its sister company, ANDCO Logistics Inc., plan to invest more than $5.6 million.
Electric motor manufacturer coming to Montgomery County
InMotion to invest $5 million in setting up first U.S. operations.
Shifts at Advance Auto lead to execs’ relocation
Roanoke-based Advance Auto Parts Inc. will move three top executives — CEO Darren Jackson, President George Sherman and CFO Mike Norona — to the company’s Store Support Center in Raleigh.
Alpha Natural Resources idles three mines in West Virginia
Move eliminates more than 250 jobs.
Virginia Tech names new engineering building Goodwin Hall in recognition of record donation
Alice and Bill Goodwin gave $25 million to help fund construction.
Technology firm finds new home in trolley barn
JDSU in Roanoke plans to move to The Bridges.
Italian team wins international business concept competition
VT KnowledgeWorks Global Partnership Week drew groups from 11 foreign countries to Blacksburg and Roanoke.
Acquisition of competitor helps boost Advance Auto Part’s earnings
Roanoke-based company reports big increase in sales for the second quarter.
