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Southwest Virginia could get small modular nuclear reactor
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In early October, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced his goal of developing a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) in Southwest Virginia within 10 years, part of a plan to make the
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Elections overshadow 2023 state legislative agenda
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Election years are not the time to make waves in Virginia’s legislature, says Greg Habeeb, a former Roanoke delegate who now advises clients pursuing legislation in the General Assembly. Big
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State industrial fund awards $24.7M to projects
White Mill, John Randolph Hotel among awardees
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The governor announced more than $24.7 million in Industrial Revitalization Fund grants going to construction projects across Virginia on Tuesday, including Danville’s White Mill, South Boston’s John Randolph Hotel and
SWVA child care initiative receives $1.24M grant
Governor approved grant to fill early education positions
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The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board will receive $1.24 million in grant funding for Ready SWVA, a child care initiative launched by United Way of Southwest Virginia, Gov. Glenn
Youngkin budget outlines EVMS/ODU merger by 2024
Governor's proposed budget amendments include $10M for merger
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In his proposed budget amendments released Thursday, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin lays out the framework and a timeline for the merger of Eastern Virginia Medical School and Old Dominion University, requiring
M S International to open $61.6M Suffolk distribution center
California flooring, tile, countertops supplier expected to create 80 jobs
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M S International Inc. (MSI), a California-based flooring, countertop, wall tile and hardscaping products supplier, will invest $61.6 million to establish its East Coast distribution facility in Suffolk, a project
Floyd biochar producer to invest $2.6M in expansion
SWVA Biochar LLC expected to create 15 jobs
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Floyd-based SWVA Biochar LLC, an absorbent charcoal producer, will invest $2.6 million to increase its Floyd County operations’ capacity, a project expected to create 15 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced
Va. to receive $6.22M to expand broadband
Federal funding comes from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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Virginia is receiving $6.22 million in “Internet for All” federal grants funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced Thursday.
Youngkin to propose $350M for site development
Governor spoke Friday at Va. Economic Summit & Forum on International Trade
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin will propose allocating a new $350 million investment for industrial site development next week, the governor said in a speech delivered Friday at the Virginia Chamber’s Virginia
Technomics to add 150 jobs in Arlington
Government contractor will invest $1.7M on expansion
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Government contracting firm Technomics Inc. is investing $1.7 million to expand its Arlington headquarters and add 150 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday. Technomics is an employee-owned consulting firm that