November 2019

Oct 30, 2019

Passenger numbers taking off at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

After changing its commercial flight provider in April 2018 to Utah-based SkyWest, the airport saw its passenger numbers climb immediately.

Oct 30, 2019

Altria brings IQOS heated tobacco product to U.S.

The tobacco giant starts a new venture with spinoff company Philip Morris International Inc.

Oct 30, 2019

High-powered marketing initiative InvestSWVA launches in coal country

With a timeline of two years, InvestSWVA has $800,000 in funding from various sources.

Oct 30, 2019

Excella Extension Center plans expansion

The spinoff company, set to open by the end of this year, will be based at the Corporate Research Center in Blacksburg.

Oct 30, 2019

A tale of two economies

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November 2019

Passenger numbers taking off at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

Altria brings IQOS heated tobacco product to U.S.

High-powered marketing initiative InvestSWVA launches in coal country

Excella Extension Center plans expansion

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