Dec 04
2018
Red Rooster Coffee Named A Top 12 Coffee Roaster in the U.S. by Forbes
FLOYD, VA – Floyd, Virginia is a small but mighty town full of artisans and inventors. A couple of those makers started Red Rooster Coffee in 2010, “with the simple notion of roasting excellent coffee.” Since then, Red Rooster has won numerous awards, including a shout out from Forbes naming Red Rooster one of the […] Read moreDec 03
2018
MELD™ Technology Named Winner and Receives “Market Disruptor” Recognition at R&D 100 Awards
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA – MELD Manufacturing Corporation’s patented MELD™ technology has earned a spot in the 2018 R&D 100 Awards, an international competition that recognizes the 100 most exceptional innovations in science and technology from the past year. MELD™ was selected as the single most disruptive new technology and received a special Market Disruptor award. MELD™, […] Read moreDec 03
2018
Virginia Tech Secures America’s Longest Active Bowl Streak
BLACKSBURG, VA – The Virginia Tech Hokies officially hold the longest active bowl streak in America with 26 straight bowl game appearances. The Hokies beat Virginia last month, which led to a conditional game with Marshall. After sealing the victory of 41-20, the Hokies will officially keep playing in the postseason. Graphic from Virginia Tech […] Read moreDec 03
2018
RU Highlanders Beat First-Ever Ranked Opponent: Texas
RADFORD, VA – The Radford University men’s basketball team took down the no. 17 ranked Texas Longhorns in Austin, Texas on Friday. This is the first time RU men’s basketball has beat a ranked opponent. With only 24 seconds left in the game, the Highlanders took the lead over the Longhorns. RU’s record is now […] Read moreNov 16
2018
New River Robotics Helps Kids Think Like Scientists and Engineers
The Virginia + DC FIRST Lego League (FLL) Regional Qualifier was held at the Blacksburg Middle School by New River Robotics on Saturday, November 10, 2018. FIRST stands for “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.” FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. Twenty-four teams […] Read moreNov 16
2018
PharmExec: Southeast Biotech Rising Tall in the Valley
~ A look at the booming life sciences scene in southwest Virginia and Raleigh-Durham and Winston-Salem, North Carolina—and the region’s advantages in location, talent, and funding compared to the more glamour spots up north by Michelle Maskaly ~ What the [hell] are you guys doing in southwest Virginia?” That’s the response Josep Bassaganya-Riera, chairman and […] Read moreNov 15
2018
1901 Group Adds 580 Jobs in Blacksburg
RICHMOND — Governor Ralph Northam today announced that 1901 Group, a trusted provider of IT services for the public and private sectors, will invest $4 million to expand its Enterprise IT Operations Center headquartered in Montgomery County (Blacksburg, VA) and its corporate offices in Fairfax County. The company will receive funding for the project from […] Read moreNov 13
2018
Exploring downtown: Understanding the murals of downtown Blacksburg
FROM THE COLLEGIATE TIMES – “The town of Blacksburg’s original 16 downtown squares have some amazing restaurants, cool shops and great people; however, one thing that may be unappreciated is the abundance of art. Coming from someone who lives 10 minutes away from another historic downtown area, Leesburg, I explored every corner of that town […] Read moreNov 09
2018
Radford EDA Supports Local Business Thai This with $10,000 Grant
City of Radford Economic Development Authority presents Thai This Express with $10,000 Economic Incentive Grant FROM RADFORD, VA – The City of Radford’s Economic Development Authority presented Thai This Express with a $10,000 Economic Incentive Grant on November 8. Thai This Express qualified for the incentive as they are located within the cities’ Enterprise Zone […] Read moreOct 30
2018