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Region's natural beauty is a tourism resource for many localities
reporterA lazy day on the river is better to many than a day at work. And, it's this serentity Botetourt County has decided to capitalize on. . "The Upper James River Water Trail started in Botetourt in about 2008. We officially opened up the trail in 2010,"...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Environmental Issues, Travel, Conservation, James River
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Appalachian Power identifies potential data center sites in western Virginia
Appalachian Power is identifying potential sites in western Virginia for data centers. The company said Thursday that the effort's goal is to help lure high-tech jobs and large capital investment to the region. It's part of a program by parent...
Tags: Investment Service, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Roanoke County, Appalachian Power Company
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Governor McDonnell to lead trade mission to Calif., Asia
Gov. Bob McDonnell is set to lead a 16-day job creation and economic development marketing mission to California, China and Japan. The governor's office says that McDonnell, several of his cabinet members and a team of Virginia economic development...
Tags: Regional Authority, China, Executive Branch, Politics, Government
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Manufacturer bringing 300 new jobs to former Campbell County foundry site
There are two words that are always nice to hear: "Now Hiring" That's exactly what's happening in Campbell County as a company announces a new manufacturing plant will soon open. Commonwealth Applied Silica Technoloigies will be opening a new...
Tags: Campbell County, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Advance Auto explores sale to private equity according to financial sources
WDBJ7 ReporterThe future of Advance Auto Parts is back in the headline. National reports indicate the company is considering a possible sale to private equity firms. There are many more questions than answers for what it will mean for the only Fortune 500 Company...Tags: Finance, O'Reilly Automotive Incorporated, Advance Auto Parts Incorporated, CNBC (tv network), Genuine Parts Company
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Norhurst Inc. expanding in Danville, bringing more than 100 jobs
Norhurst Incorporated has purchased the former Dan River Executive Campus in Danville. Friday morning, the company announced it will expand its operations in Danville and relocate several key positions from northern Virginia. A news release from the City...
Tags: Companies and Corporations, Investment Service, Economy, Business and Finance
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High-paying web company moving to Danville
A new high-paying employer is moving to Danville. Web Parts will move its computer programming and data center to the city from Guatamala. The operation will start with just ten positions, but the company expects to grow to more than 250 in a few years....
Tags: Computer Science, Economy, Business and Finance, Software Industry, Employment, Science
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Hybrid vehicle company moving operations to Danville
A car company is moving its new manufacturing facility and headquarters to Danville. Hybrid Vehicles of Danville plans to hire 25 people right away, and eventually hopes to employ 150 workers. The company makes large hybrid vehicles, like large buses...
Tags: Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance, Alternative Energy
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Virginia Retirement System plans new investment options
State and local employees who use 401(k)-style contribution plans will have a new investment option later this year.
The Virginia Retirement System plans to create a "target date fund" for employees who want the state to decide how their contributions...Tags: Retirement, Employees, Career and Workplace
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Lawsuit filed against investment firm hired to finance Montgomery County schools
ReporterThe company hired to finance three new Montgomery County schools is facing a legal challenge over its financial advice given to a central Virginia County. Davenport & Company is one of the largest independent investment firms in the state. It's been...Tags: Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Fluvanna County, File Sharing, Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama)
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Executive Profile: Leaders share news from companies and careers, and their outlook on the economy
We checked in with executives profiled in the Tribune in the past year to learn their news, their insights about the coming year, and how they're feeling about the economy. Curt Bailey, president, Related Midwest Related has been running on all...
Tags: Finance, Haiti, Economy, Business and Finance, Chicago Mayor, Sports
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UK scientists win funding for new kind of anticoagulant drug
ReutersLONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - British scientists have won early financial backing for a new kind of anticoagulant drug they believe may prevent dangerous blood clots without causing bleeding - a previously unachievable goal. Index Ventures, working with...Tags: Bristol Myers Squibb Company, Heart Attack, Xarelto (drug), Warfarin (drug), GlaxoSmithKline PLC
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