Canatal Steel, a manufacturer of fabricated steel beams, opened its first U.S. plant in Botetourt County. The company, a subsidiary of Canada’s Canatal Industries invested $1 million and expects to create 40 jobs initially and as many as 100 by 2012. (The Roanoke Times)
Dominion Virginia Power and BP Wind Energy ended their joint operation of two proposed wind projects in Southwest Virginia. Dominion will take sole ownership of the Bluestone River Wind Farm project in Tazewell County, while BP will operate a project planned for Wise County. (Bristol Herald Courier)
Hall Associates Inc., a commercial real estate firm in Roanoke, received rights for leasing, marketing and managing the Roanoke City Market Building, a downtown center for food vendors and retailers. The facility is scheduled to reopen in the summer after an extensive renovation. (The Roanoke Times)
The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine received the Business of the Year award from the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce. The school, opened in 2002, has graduated more than 600 physicians. (News release)
Verizon Wireless began work on extending 4G network capabilities into the Bristol area. The move is part of an effort by Verizon to push 4G service into 140 new markets across the country. (Bristol Herald Courier)
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute was invited by Toyota to conduct research as part of a $50 million automotive safety initiative. Tech researchers will evaluate effectiveness of electronic coaching and monitoring of teenage drivers to reduce unsafe driving behavior. (The Roanoke Times)
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