Center in the Square names new president and general manager
Barry L. Henderson succeeds James C. Sears, who headed the organization for 20 years.
Free gigabit Wi-Fi comes to downtown Blacksburg
TechPad, which provides office space for companies in downtown Blacksburg, spearheaded the effort to bring free, public Wi-Fi to the area.
Ferrum and Mary Baldwin reach admission agreement
Arrangement will allow some Ferrum students to be admitted to Mary Baldwin’s graduate health sciences programs.
Manufacturer plans $4.2 million expansion in Botetourt County
Project will create 30 jobs paying an average of $60,000 a year.
College to open health sciences school, art center
Emory & Henry College has begun work on the $21.8 million Woodrow W. McGlothlin Center for the Arts
State sets up four enterprise zones
Designations give localities access to incentive programs
Advance Auto set to make $2 billion acquisition
Purchase of General Parts International Inc. would make company the largest auto parts retailer.
Universal Fibers deal expected to aid in diversification
Bristol company buying continuous filament bi-component production assets of Fiber Innovation Technology Inc.
Study finds $34 million annual economic impact from Barter Theatre
160,000 people attended performances in Abingdon in 2012.
Universal Fiber Systems creates business development group
It will seek new market opportunities for Bristol-based company.
Three Roanoke office condominiums to be auctioned off
They make up three floors of 707 Building at Jefferson Street and Day Avenue











