December 2014

Dec 1, 2014

New manufacturer in Suffolk expected to hire 166

A West Coast office-furniture maker is establishing its first Virginia manufacturing operation in Suffolk and expects to create 166 jobs.

Dec 1, 2014

McKee Foods churning out jobs in Shenandoah Valley

McKee Foods is investing $34 million and adding 54 jobs at its Stuarts Draft facility.

Dec 1, 2014

Italian manufacturer sets up shop in New River Valley

Italy-based Zapi S.p.A. bought InMotion from Radford-based Kollmorgen with the intention of expanding the business.

Dec 1, 2014

Danville suing two startups to recoup grant money

The City of Danville is suing GOK International and Web Parts LLC to recoup grant money from the Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission.

Dec 1, 2014

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Dec 1, 2014

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2014 Virginia Business Person of the Year Christopher J. Nassetta President and CEO Hilton Worldwide, McLean

Dec 1, 2014

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December 2014

New manufacturer in Suffolk expected to hire 166

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Danville suing two startups to recoup grant money

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