*Jason Berry
County Administrator Local Government Director Washington County
*Eric R. Workman, Ed.D.
County Administrator Local Government Director Bland County
Ashlyn Shrewsbury
Interim Executive Director Mount Rogers Regional Partnership
Vaughan-Bassett to re-open Webb plant, company to invest $8 million, create 100-plus new jobs
With a glimmer of hope that the area has held onto for years, it appears from recent job announcements that Galax is starting to recover from the downward economic spiral. Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Company’s representatives announced to workers and elected officials on Jan. 26 that it will expand its factory in Galax in March, creating […]
Maker of prefabricated bridge parts coming to Washington County, Va
A bridge manufacturing company plans to locate in Washington County, Va., and bring with it 32 new jobs over the next three years. Big R Bridge – which develops engineered solutions in steel bridges, corrugated metal structures, retaining wall systems and corrugated pipe – will invest $1.9 million to locate at the former Lynchburg […]
Abingdon-based Company Expanding into Wytheville
An Abingdon-based company is expanding its Wytheville operation with help from the Joint Industrial Development Authority of Wythe County, Wytheville and Rural Retreat.
Blue Ridge Beverage Co. coming to Oak Park Center for Business and Industry
A beverage distribution center that employs 45 will become the first tenant in the newest phase of the Oak Park Center for Business and Industry.
W.Va. manufacturer moving to Bland County
W&B Fabricators, Inc., a manufacturer of mining machinery and equipment, will invest $3.1 million to establish an operation in Rocky Gap.
Virginia Produce to expand in Hillsville, Create 75 jobs
Gov. Bob McDonnell on Wednesday announced that Virginia Produce Company, a family-owned agricultural produce wholesaler located in Hillsville, will more than quadruple the size of its operating facility and create 75 new full-time positions. During the three-year project, Virginia Produce will invest more than $2.54 million in capital improvements and buy an additional $12 […]
Screenprinting company to create 55 jobs, invest $1.4 million
Classic Creations Screen Printing will create 55 jobs and invest $1.4 million in a facility in Carroll County Industrial Park, according to a Tuesday announcement by CEO Keith Sanders. In a crowded board of supervisors room, Sanders noted that he chose Hillsville and Carroll County as the location for his startup business due to […]