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Draper Aden Associates names new CIO
Lud Eng was firm's director of IT
Richmond-based engineering, surveying and environmental firm Draper Aden Associates promoted Lud Eng to chief information officer on July 1. Eng, who is based in Blacksburg, previously served as the firm’s
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Three Blacksburg housing complexes sold for $146M
California-based Reliant Group purchases student-targeted housing
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Three off-campus housing complexes in Blacksburg geared toward Virginia Tech students have been sold for $146 million in a deal closed May 5, Berkadia announced Friday. The buyer, California-based Reliant
Blacksburg Partnership president retiring
Diane Akers is retiring after 19 years heading economic development group
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After 19 years as the founding leader of the Blacksburg Partnership, Diane Akers announced Friday that she will retire on June 30 from her position as president of the private
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Torc Robotics names chief transformation officer
Eddie Amos tapped for new executive role
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Blacksburg-based Torc Robotics has hired Eddie Amos, a former Microsoft and GE Digital executive and software developer, as its chief transformation officer, the company announced Thursday. In a statement, Amos
Virginia Tech replaces economic development office
Center for Economic and Community Engagement to take its place
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On Wednesday, Virginia Tech announced that it was replacing its Office of Economic Development with a new Center for Economic and Community Engagement, as part of its commitment to improving
Roanoke, New River Valley organizations form tech alliance
Valleys Innovation Council, Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program join forces
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The Valleys Innovation Council (VIC), the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) and the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program (RAMP) have formed an alliance called Verge. In July 2020, the three groups
U.K. software company acquires Blacksburg firm
Ideagen buys Qualtrax
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Nottingham, England-based software company Ideagen plc announced Tuesday it has acquired Blacksburg-based Qualtrax. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This marks the 21st acquisition for Ideagen, which provides
Dominion Energy makes $1M donation to Virginia 4-H
Gift to help support in-person educational programming
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Dominion Energy Inc. has donated $1 million to Virginia 4-H, a nonprofit educational program for youth hosted by Virginia Tech, the university announced Thursday. The donation marks the largest cash
Va. Tech says ‘Cheers!’ to Fightin’ Hokies Lager
University announces beer production partnership with Richmond-based Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
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Although Hokie fans couldn’t fill Lane Stadium this year decked in maroon and orange, there’s a new tailgating trophy they can look forward to obtaining this coming spring — a
Va. Tech College of Science names interim dean
Ron Fricker promoted to replace Sally C. Morton
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Virginia Tech announced Tuesday that Ron Fricker, senior associate dean of the College of Science, has been named as interim dean, effective Jan. 4. Fricker succeeds Dean Sally C. Morton,