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3/22/17 Bassett Furniture Announces 22 New Jobs

Posted on May 15, 2017 at 1:41 pm.

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BASSETT FURNITURE ANNOUNCES 22 NEW JOBS

Will Expand Henry County Operation

Richmond, VA – Bassett Furniture announced today that due to increasing demand it will expand its Henry County operation with 22 new jobs and a $1.5 million investment in new equipment. Bassett currently operates 91 stores across the country with plans to have 95 stores open by the end of the year.

3/9/17 Hotel Weyanoke to Bring Jobs and Investment to Farmville

Posted on May 15, 2017 at 1:39 pm.

Written by Jordan Butler

Developing a Diverse Economy in Southern and Southwest Virginia

Hotel Weyanoke to Bring Jobs and Investment to Farmville

Project Expected to Create 76 Jobs and More Than $7 Million in Economic Impact

Richmond, VA– Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that the Hotel Weyanoke, slated to open in spring 2018, will create 76 new jobs and help bring more than $7 million annually in travel spending to the Farmville area.

3/6/17 Cancer Research and Resource Centers of Southern Virginia Provide Vital Access to Treatment and Educational Resources

Posted on May 15, 2017 at 1:34 pm.

Written by Jordan Butler

Developing a Diverse Economy in Southern and Southwest Virginia

CANCER RESEARCH & RESOURCE CENTERS OF SOUTHERN VIRGINIA PROVIDE VITAL ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Centers Recently Received a $458,532 Grant From the Tobacco Commission

Richmond, VA – Cancer Research & Resource Centers of Southern Virginia are outreach arms of VCU Massey Cancer Center. They work hard to improve the health of those living in Southern Virginia through innovative programs and access to top quality care.

3/2/17 SteelFab To Add 18 Jobs In Emporia

Posted on May 15, 2017 at 1:22 pm.

Written by Jordan Butler

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SteelFab To add 18 Jobs In Emporia

Expansion of Manufacturing Facility Includes $2.14 Million in Investment

Richmond, VA – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that SteelFab is expanding its manufacturing operation in Emporia with the construction of a new building and purchase of additional equipment. The expansion includes $2.14 million in additional investment and is expected to create 18 new jobs.

2/16/17 Center of Manufacturing Excellence Welcomes Second Cohort of Students

Posted on May 15, 2017 at 1:19 pm.

Written by Jordan Butler

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SoVA Center of Manufacturing Excellence Welcomes Second Cohort of Students

Recent Graduates Have Found Career Success As a Result of the Program

Richmond, VA – The SoVA Center of Manufacturing Excellence recently welcomed its second group of 8 students into the Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics program. The hands on training at Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC) prepares students for a career in many industries including mechanical,

2/9/17 Signaltape Nears Commercialization

Posted on May 2, 2017 at 6:20 pm.

Written by Jordan Butler

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Signaltape® Nears Commercialization

Excavation Alert Systems, LLC Hopes to Bring Product to Market in April

Richmond, VA – Excavation Alert Systems, LLC is hoping to bring their innovative buried utility protection system product, Signaltape, to market as early as April of this year. Signaltape is a buried utility protection system designed to alert equipment operators and construction site workers to the presence of buried utilities such as natural gas lines or fiber.

2/1/17 Commission Meeting

Posted on May 2, 2017 at 3:59 pm.

Written by Jordan Butler

Developing a Diverse Economy in Southern and Southwest Virginia

TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION MEETS IN RICHMOND

Commission Approves Liberty University Purchase of The Center for Advanced Engineering and Research in Bedford

Richmond, VA – The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission met to discuss a proposal from Liberty University and The Center for Advanced Engineering and Research (CAER) in Bedford County for Liberty to purchase the building for $4.3 million.

1/20/17 SoVA Vineyard Development and Expansion Project

Posted on May 2, 2017 at 3:54 pm.

Written by Jordan Butler

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SoVA Vineyard Development and Expansion Project Will Support Virginia’s Wine Industry

Applications Currently Being Accepted

Richmond, VA – Virginia’s wine industry is booming, but rapid growth has brought on its share of problems. The number of wineries in Virginia has increased dramatically over the past decade yet vineyard expansion has not kept up with the pace.

1/12/17 Agricultural Efficiency Initiative Helps Family Farms Stay in Business

Posted on April 19, 2017 at 3:13 pm.

Written by Jordan Butler

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Agricultural Energy Efficiency Initiative Helps Family Farms Stay In Business

31 Farms Implement Cost Saving Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Richmond, VA – Family owned farms are always looking for ways to increase profitability and Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) is happy to help. In 2010 VCE launched a pilot known as the On-Farm Energy Efficiency Project,

1/10/17 Commission Meeting

Posted on April 19, 2017 at 3:02 pm.

Written by Jordan Butler

Developing a Diverse Economy in Southern and Southwest Virginia

TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION MEETS IN RICHMOND

Commission Approves 27 Funding Requests for Projects in Southwest and Southside Virginia

Richmond, VA – The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission met over two days (January 9-10) to give final approval for 27 funding requests as well as a number of extensions for previously awarded projects. The 27 funding requests total more than $11.9 million dollars and will support projects in areas such as workforce training,