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Economy

Cardinal Commerce Notes: Union says Yokohama plant closing in March, New Volvo trucks made locally, community college’s solar panels come online, Columbia Gas upgrades in Covington

by Matt Busse February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

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A man stands in a rocket factory next to a large dark grey cylinder.

Economy

Italian rocket manufacturer to bring 1,500 jobs, $500 million investment to Pittsylvania

by Grace Mamon February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

This is the second-largest economic development deal in Southside Virginia history. It’s eligible for more than $100 million in state and local incentives, officials said.

Third-grade students from Norton Elementary School explore a dental lab at the Career Commons, a career simulation village at EO's Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub in Abingdon.

Economy

With hands-on learning and on-site child care, workforce hub aims to boost Southwest’s economy

by Susan Cameron February 20, 2026February 19, 2026

EO opened the Abingdon hub in hopes of helping to solve two of the main problems that hinder growth in the region: a shortage of available workers for existing jobs, and a lack of child care options.

Researcher in white lab coat stands in his lab, two colleagues and lab equipment slightly out of focus behind him.

Economy

Tech briefs: Virginia Tech experts weigh in on illegal robocalls, AI tools for hackers and more

by Tad Dickens February 18, 2026February 17, 2026

The Tiny Cargo Co. opens new space for clean room manufacturing, and a scratch-built website and app debuts, focused on Roanoke-area events.

Economy

Cardinal Commerce Notes: New restaurants in Lynchburg and Patrick County, Pluck’d plants first tomatoes, Bedford seeks comp plan thoughts

by Matt Busse February 17, 2026February 16, 2026

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Utility pole stands in a rolling, verdant, rural field, with sky and clouds in the background

Economy

Tech briefs: FCC rules for Comcast against Appalachian Power in broadband-related utility pole dispute

by Tad Dickens February 11, 2026February 17, 2026

Plus: Innovation hub expanding in South Boston.

Economy

Cardinal Commerce Notes: Roanoke firm acquires Wytheville machine shop, Danville dept. gets new digs, state rolls out paid internship resources, Campbell building progresses

by Matt Busse February 10, 2026February 16, 2026

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A Coalfields Expressway sign in Buchanan County. Courtesy of The Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority.

Economy

Coalfields Expressway project gets $3 million in federal funding

by Susan Cameron February 5, 2026February 4, 2026

The money will be used to widen a two-lane section of the highway in Buchanan County to four lanes.

A small white sign at the side of a busy highway says "License plate reader" with an arrow pointing up. "Find others and report at deflock.me" the bottom says in smaller text.

Economy

Tech briefs: Budget amendment would discontinue auto theft grants funding license plate readers

by Tad Dickens February 4, 2026February 17, 2026

Virginia Tech alumni couple makes $10 million gift that will benefit College of Science and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; VT rises among universities in research rankings.