Economy

The European company is expanding its presence in Virginia, including a $14 million investment in its Danville manufacturing operations.

Rural nurses share stories of distrust, discrimination against backdrop of long term economic trouble.

The company, which manufactures vehicle parts, initially had planned to locate in Wythe County. But it said that rising construction costs and changing market conditions forced it to reevaluate the project.

Danville’s Industrial Development Authority bought old, empty buildings — sometimes at above-market prices — with the goal of selling them to developers. The strategy drew some criticism over the years, but local leaders believe it’s paid off in increased tax revenues and new vitality for previously depressed areas of the city.

The 20-year plan will rely heavily on community voices, and the Plan Danville space on North Union Street is a place where residents can come to share their thoughts.

Acquisition is a mark of success for “rising star” graduates of Roanoke business accelerator.

Developers Jim Cherney and John Garland are converting four properties in Martinsville and Henry County into housing.

Over the course of the pandemic, two drive-through sites in Roanoke and Montgomery counties processed 340,000 tests, Carilion said.

From food to exercise to helping underserved populations, Danville residents pitched business ideas that they were passionate about. Two winners split $300 in prize money.

Last month, Gov. Glenn Youngkin withdrew Virginia from consideration for a Ford Motor Co. battery plant over concerns about Ford’s ties to a Chinese company. The plant could’ve created 2,500 jobs in Virginia, had it located here.  This decision, which sparked backlash from some and support from others, prompted questions about the process of recruiting […]