The casino’s imminent opening appears to be driving the increase in short-term rental applications.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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Agenda Roanoke: New coffee shop proposed for Old Southwest Roanoke
The coffee shop could join a number of other small businesses in the area.
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Nasdaq sends Luna Innovations delisting determination
The Roanoke tech company must file an appeal on Tuesday or lose its place on the stock market.
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‘Smart’ manufacturing is focus of new $2.6 million program for smaller companies
Martinsville-based GENEDGE hopes to show small- and medium-sized manufacturers that technology upgrades and other process improvements don’t have to be difficult or expensive.
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Danville-based manufacturing career program receives funding to build 7 new labs across Southwest and Southside
The GO TEC program aims to get middle school students interested in manufacturing careers.
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New Luna Innovations lawsuit names multiple board members among defendants
The new case, filed in federal court in California, alleges that former executives and current board members benefited from the Roanoke-based company’s accounting discrepancies.
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This neighborhood shows the challenges of bringing broadband to all Virginians
A small neighborhood in Roanoke County features many of the logistical problems associated with statewide broadband deployment, including river and railroad crossings.
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Custom building manufacturer will invest $5 million, add 50 jobs in Scott County expansion
The expansion will help VFP better serve the growing data center market.
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Virginia deems two-thirds of recently funded broadband expansion projects behind schedule
Logistical delays and difficult terrain have stalled multiple deployment projects, all of which are under a federal deadline for completion. A $30 million pot of state money might help speed things along.
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RAMP selects 4 businesses for fall 2024 accelerator
The group of four new businesses includes three with an AI focus.
