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3/6/17 Cancer Research and Resource Centers of Southern Virginia Provide Vital Access to Treatment and Educational Resources
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.
Read More3/2/17 SteelFab To Add 18 Jobs In Emporia
Written by Jordan Butler
Developing a Diverse Economy in Southern and Southwest Virginia
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.
Read More2/16/17 Center of Manufacturing Excellence Welcomes Second Cohort of Students
Written by Jordan Butler
Developing a Diverse Economy in Southern and Southwest Virginia
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,
Read More2/9/17 Signaltape Nears Commercialization
Written by Jordan Butler
Developing a Diverse Economy in Southern and Southwest Virginia
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.
Read More2/1/17 Commission Meeting
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.
Read More1/20/17 SoVA Vineyard Development and Expansion Project
Written by Jordan Butler
Developing a Diverse Economy in Southern and Southwest Virginia
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.
Read More1/12/17 Agricultural Efficiency Initiative Helps Family Farms Stay in Business
Written by Jordan Butler
Developing a Diverse Economy in Southern and Southwest Virginia
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,
Read More1/10/17 Commission Meeting
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,
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