Roanoke-based Code One Training Solutions currently has 112 remote training locations. Its owners want to expand nationwide.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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Appalachian Power to hold open house on Valley Link substation plan
The utility said it plans to move the Joshua Falls substation in Campbell County. The substation would serve as one endpoint of a major electric transmission line proposal.
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Tech Briefs: Chandler Vaughan named Virginia broadband office director
Plus: RBTC’s Beer + Biotech events are moving to the new RoVa labs building.
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2 pumped storage hydroelectric stations could be located just miles apart in Wise County
A Florida company has a preliminary permit from the federal government for one site and is pursuing another.
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Times Fiber Communications to close Chatham plant, lay off 79
The layoffs will take effect between Aug. 31 and Oct. 31. The company, a subsidiary of Amphenol Broadband Solutions, manufactures telecommunications cables.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Unemployment benefits increase
Plus: Roanoke refreshes its GIS website, a Roanoke property is sold for a future credit union branch and the overlook at the Smith Mountain visitor center is temporarily closing for renovations.
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Plans for Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums are underway in Pulaski and Amherst County
Pulaski’s town manager says he encourages residents to consider what this could mean for a town in need of an economic boost.
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Rural King to invest $40 million in Henry County, add 150 jobs
The farm and home goods retailer will set up a distribution facility in a county industrial park, according to the governor’s office.
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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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Tech briefs: Sen. Warner seeks comment on potential law for AI agents market
Plus: Energy Department gives Virginia Tech $2.8 million for a project to improve energy transmission; Smyth, Washington counties receive GO Virginia grant for shared industrial park.
