The regional consortium grew out of a federal grant competition funded by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. The U.S. Economic Development Authority solicited entries from groups around the country seeking to develop their own “tech hubs” in various industries.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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Mountain Valley Pipeline, critics clash over Southgate extension plan
Mountain Valley says Southgate is needed to deliver natural gas to North Carolina. Opponents argue that the proposal has changed from the original plan and needs a brand-new regulatory review.
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Dominion Energy proposes 15% average bill increase
The utility said inflation and higher fuel costs are among the reasons for the requested increase.
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Botetourt County manufacturer to add 270 jobs in expansion
Munters Corp. will build a new 200,000-square-foot facility on 30 acres next to its current location at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield.
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Even without Artspace collaboration, artists eagerly anticipate affordable studio and living space at Riverdale
Developer Ed Walker said he’s “disappointed” that things didn’t work out further with Artspace, but he is still committed to delivering affordable space to artists at his Southeast Roanoke multiuse development.
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Northern Virginia has more data centers than anywhere else in the world. Here’s its advice for Southside.
Elected officials and residents in Prince William and Loudoun counties want Southside to draw on their experience with the data center industry.
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Timeline extended for 4 Charlotte County solar projects
Officials are considering whether an existing transmission line could handle all of the projects that developers have asked to connect to the electric grid.
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British electric sports car manufacturer to be operational by mid-2025, with Danville native at the helm
Peyton Sellers, a Danville local, is the first director of U.S. operations for RBW EV Cars.
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Speyside Bourbon Cooperage to lay off 75 in Smyth County
The Ohio company blamed “bourbon industry slowdowns” for the cuts, which take effect April 30.
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Data centers are changing the landscape. Here’s how they may affect rural Virginia.
Opponents say data centers are uniquely harmful to their surroundings because of their massive scale, while backers contend that they’re no different from other large developments.
