March 2019

Mar 1, 2019

Altria makes big bets on vaping, cannabis

Mar 1, 2019

In the works

A number of major construction projects are in the pipeline.

Mar 1, 2019

Big deals dominate headlines

The economic development deals announced around Virginia in 2018 ushered in plenty of investment, hype and, in some cases, debate.

Mar 1, 2019

Movers and shakers

Intro to Most Influential Virginians

Mar 1, 2019

Combating health and money crises

March interview: Ric Edelman Chairman of financial education and client experience Edelman Financial Engines, Fairfax

Mar 1, 2019

High tech, high dollar

Roanoke/New River Valley region works to keep talent, the currency of the 21st century

Mar 1, 2019

Rural sourcing

Wize Solutions seeks to link urban companies with rural workers

Mar 1, 2019

Not just mining anymore

Coalfield economic development group marks 30th year with record numbers

Mar 1, 2019

A good start

Industrial park’s first occupant is a Polish glass company

Mar 1, 2019

A more diverse economy

The Southern Virginia region recruits companies from a variety of industries

Mar 1, 2019

Don’t forget Micron

Micron Technology's $3 billion expansion is expected to create 1,100 jobs.

Mar 1, 2019

Besides Amazon

Region saw many other companies relocate or expand during 2018

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March 2019

Altria makes big bets on vaping, cannabis

In the works

Big deals dominate headlines

Movers and shakers

Combating health and money crises

High tech, high dollar

Rural sourcing

Not just mining anymore

A good start

A more diverse economy

Don’t forget Micron

Besides Amazon

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