The farm and home goods retailer will set up a distribution facility in a county industrial park, according to the governor’s office.
Matt Busse
Matt Busse covers business for Cardinal News. He can be reached at matt@cardinalnews.org or (434) 849-1197.
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EEOC sues Salvation Army, alleging disability discrimination in Lynchburg
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims that the Salvation Army denied a part-time case worker reasonable accommodation to seek treatment for cancer.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Share your thoughts on Columbia Gas’ rate increase request
Plus: Columbia Gas finishes a new Covington facility, Ringana property sale tops $9 million, Botetourt supervisors OK grocery store and a new bookstore opens in Collinsville.
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State levies $106K civil charge on Halifax County solar facility
In a series of inspection reports, the state’s environmental agency cited multiple violations of erosion and sediment control regulations. The developer said it’s working with the agency to address everything that’s required.
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Appalachian Power proposes seasonal rates, budget billing alternative
As the electric utility seeks regulatory approval to increase its rates, it’s also proposing measures to address the sticker shock of high bills during the winter or when settling up a fixed-payment budget plan.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Here’s how to share your thoughts on Old Dominion Power’s rate hike request
Also: Orvis will stay in Roanoke, job postings must include pay ranges starting in July, Virginia wants your input on its energy plan, and the state asks farmers to remain vigilant against the New World screwworm.
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General Assembly passes a budget, consumption tax for data centers included
The spending bill will now head to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who will have line-item veto authority over the legislation.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Botetourt grocery store plan advances
Also: New Christiansburg train station renderings, Microsoft’s Mecklenburg expansion, Valley Link’s Buckingham meeting postponed and electric upgrades at Wythe County’s Progress Park.
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Austrian manufacturer to invest $85 million in Roanoke, creating 435 jobs
RINGANA will use the Roanoke facility as its distribution hub for the United States, as well as for manufacturing and research.
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Microgreens grower AeroFarms acquired by investment firm
The indoor vertical farming company in Pittsylvania County had faced possible closure for months before it was sold.
