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Floyd County winery to export wine to China
A Virginia winery and a commodity exchange in China have agreed on a five-year wine export deal. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the agreement between Chateau Morrisette in Floyd County and the Tianjin Commodity Exchange Company on Monday. McDonnell is...
Tags: Government, Companies and Corporations, China, Economy, Business and Finance, Beijing (China)
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Bedford furniture plant expands and hires additional workers
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefWe often report stories about manufacturers closing in our area, but here's something we don't see very often: a furniture plant that's not only thriving, it's expanding and hiring more workers. That's exactly what's happening at Sam Moore Furniture...Tags: Furnishings and Furniture Industry, Career and Workplace, Employees
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Textile heritage gets new life in Henry County
WDBJ7 ReporterSmokestacks, boarding houses and old namesake clothing. That's all that's remains of the start-up textile industries in Southern Virginia. But one aspect of the industry still lives, the stories from former employees. Friday those stories came to life...Tags: Furnishings and Furniture Industry, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)
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Amherst vineyard owner named Virginia's top grape grower
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefEven in the dead of winter, there's plenty to see on Len Thompson's farm. His vineyard is a year-round labor of love. "There are easier ways to make money, but you've got to like what you do," said Thompson. For almost 14 years, he and his wife, Kay,...Tags: Beverage Industry, Wines, Amherst County, Grapes
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Rowe Furniture facility in Elliston cuts back workforce
A local furniture manufacturer is cutting back some of its workforce. Rowe Furniture announced Wednesday that it is laying off some of its workforce. A news release did not indicate how many people actually were laid off. Rowe Furniture cited a "...
Tags: Non-durable Goods Industry
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New study shows parents may outlive their kids because of childhood obesity
REPORTERObesity is an epidemic among people of all ages, including children. A University of Michigan study found that baby boomers may outlive their kids. Americans are gaining weight at younger ages, and keeping that weight on for longer. That leads to...Tags: Beverage Industry, Obesity, Health, Weight
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Vaughan-Bassett Furniture opening new factory in Galax, adding new jobs
Vaughan-Bassett Furniture announced Thursday that it's opening a new factory in Galax.
The factory is expected to open in March.
Vaughan-Bassett is buying the old Webb #1 bedroom plant, which is adjacent to Vaughan-Bassett's main factory on Railroad...Tags: Furniture, Government, Companies and Corporations, Employment Opportunities, Companies and Corporations
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No grapes of wrath for Virginia's wine industry
ReporterThe wine industry has something to cheer about. A new state reports shows a full glass in Virginia. Between 2005 and 2010, the Virginia wine industry's economic impact grew 106%. There are nearly 200 wineries in Virginia including the Peaks of Otter...Tags: Beverage Industry, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Bedford County (Virginia), Consumer Goods Industries, Grapes
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Why have so many restaurants in our area closed?
ReporterLet's face it, a lot of us have big appetites. So it may be a surprise to you to see several restaurants in our area recently close. Could it be a sign of the economy? The latest numbers, released by the Commerce Department, show sales from the food...Tags: Business Enterprises, Beverage Industry, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Roanoke County, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Henry County furniture business thrives in tough economy
ReporterEmployees at a furniture factory in Southern Virginia have something to be proud about. Profits have nearly doubled at Hooker Furniture compared to last year's sales. "We keep a lot of cash on our balance sheet, rather than over investing, we have no...Tags: Hooker Furniture Corporation, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance, Corporate Officers, Inventories
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Martinsville History
Founded: 1928 History: Martinsville, founded by Native American Revolutionary War general Joseph Martin, began as a part of the larger Henry County. Martinsville, though recognized as a separate town, wasn't officially independent of Henry County...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), History, Arts and Culture, Economy, Business and Finance
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Henry County History
Founded: 1777 History: Henry County was once part of Pittsylvania County, before separating and becoming Patrick Henry County, which was named after Patrick Henry. In 1785, parts northern Patrick Henry County and parts of Bedford County were merged...Tags: History, Pittsylvania County, Arts and Culture, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)
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