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Radford’s Highlander hotel names senior leadership
Boutique hotel for Radford University to open in spring
The Highlander, a $40 million boutique conference hotel opening this spring in Radford, announced its senior leadership team March 1. The team includes Executive Chef James Kirby; General Manager Rachel
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Oransi launches U.S.-made air purifiers from Radford
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By the end of 2023, portable air purifier maker Oransi hopes to have products on the market designed and manufactured in its new Radford facility. It’s the second attempt by
The Highlander nearly complete in Radford
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The Highlander, a $40 million boutique hotel and conference center, is expected to open next to Radford University soon. University officials and their partners in the project broke ground in
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Radford Army plant contract extended through 2026
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While the contract extension for operation of the sprawling Radford Army Ammunition Plant is reassuring from an economic development perspective, it also has sentimental value to the community. “The Radford
Compounding interest
More companies considering valleys for expansion
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The Roanoke Valley enjoyed a constant stream of nibbles from prospective corporations considering the area in 2021, according to John Hull, executive director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership, which promotes
Radford University chooses new president
Bret S. Danilowicz is provost at Florida Atlantic University
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Radford University’s eighth president will be Bret S. Danilowicz, who’s currently serving as the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. Danilowicz,
N.C.-based Oransi merges with Radford’s Aviemore
Merger follows air purifier maker's plans for $5.6M Radford facility
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Raleigh, North Carolina-based Oransi, a manufacturer of air purifiers, will merge with Radford-based Aviemore Technologies, Oransi announced Monday. In April, Oransi, announced it would build a $5.6 million manufacturing facility
N.C. air purifier manufacturer will build $5.6M plant in Radford
Project will create 101 jobs in New River Valley region
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Oransi, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based manufacturer of air purifiers, will invest $5.6 million to establish a manufacturing facility in Radford, creating 101 jobs, according to an announcement Wednesday from Virginia
A growing legacy
Exiting Radford president bolstered finances, enrollment
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Since his selection as president of Radford University five years ago, Brian Hemphill has fulfilled the mission he set when he was hired: to increase fundraising and open channels to
BAE Systems hires general manager for Radford Army Ammunition Plant
Kirk Johnson will also join leadership team for Arlington contractor's Ordnance Systems Inc.
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Arlington-based defense contractor BAE Systems Inc. has hired Kirk Johnson as general manager of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, effective March 29. Johnson comes to the position with seven years