Roanoke Region Colleges Get Funding to Boost Tech Talent Pipeline
Two universities in western Virginia will receive state funds to create a tech talent pipeline in computer science and related fields.
Stik-Pak Solutions Breaks Ground on 100,000 sq. ft. Facility
(Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019) Franklin County officials and Stik-Pak Solutions today broke ground on a $14.3 million project in the new Summit View Business Park that will create 50 to 60 new jobs over six years.
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Partnership Adds Staffer for Talent Work
The Roanoke Regional Partnership is pleased to welcome Katie Beach as program coordinator for talent solutions.
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Virginia Named ‘Top State for Business’ in CNBC Ranking
(July 10, 2019) Governor Ralph Northam today announced that CNBC has named Virginia America’s “Top State for Business” in 2019. CNBC unveiled Virginia as the top state for business this morning during a live broadcast from Shenandoah River State Park, and Governor Northam was on location to discuss the announcement. The top ranking is determined by CNBC following an extensive study of all 50 states based on 64 metrics in 10 categories of competitiveness. Virginia is tied with Texas for most years named top state for business by CNBC, with wins in 2007, 2009, 2011, and now 2019.