Roanoke’s RAMP accelerator is marking five years with plans for significant changes.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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New hospital in Patrick County starts hiring
Foresight Health Services owner plans to create up to 300 jobs.
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Actor takes new role at Randolph College
The school’s new president, who has a theatrical background, sees herself as part of ensemble cast. She also wants to increase enrollment, particularly of student-athletes.
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Why Southwest Virginia Community College is adding housing
The Tazewell County school will be the first community college in Virginia to offer housing. Some of the reasons why are unique to the region.
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Foresight Health to open critical access facility in Patrick County by end of 2022
The new healthcare provider plans to bring emergency care back to Stuart after previous hospital closed.
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‘A big economic development opportunity’ for Lynchburg area
The state budget includes $25 million to pay off bonds on the now-closed Central Virginia Training Center in Amherst County. Here’s why that’s such a big deal (and why some neighbors worry).
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Roanoke labs project awaits final budget approval
The intended site for 30,000 square feet of lab space is a Carilion-owned building on South Jefferson Street.
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Local branding of Appalachian League teams benefits ticket, merchandise sales
Seven of the 10 teams saw attendance increases in 2021. This year’s season begins Thursday.
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Health, social services agencies await word on state funding for referral network
Funding for the program was originally slashed; agencies praise the network but some backers fear that legislators are unfamiliar with its use.
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Southwest Virginia ‘ahead of the curve’ on post-pandemic jobs recovery
The region’s employment rebounded to pre-pandemic levels faster than the state as a whole, but challenges remain, according to the CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.
