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Roanoke, New River Valley organizations form tech alliance
Valleys Innovation Council, Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council, Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program join forces
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
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Startup PPE manufacturer settles in Harrisonburg
Valley Guard Supply to invest $1M, create 45 jobs
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Startup manufacturing company Valley Guard Supply LLC will invest $1 million to establish a personal protective equipment manufacturing facility in Harrisonburg, creating 45 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday. The
Four community banks launch $1M minority business fund
Eligible minority-owned small businesses and startups can receive up to $50K in funding
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The Bank of Clarke County announced Tuesday the launch of the Banking on Diversity initiative, a minority business funding program backed by Bank of Clarke County, BCT-Bank of Charles Town,
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Norfolk shipping, logistics company to create 400 jobs through $36M expansion
CMA CGM Group to also create startup incubator in Arlington County
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Shipping and logistics company CMA CGM Group will keep its North American headquarters in Norfolk and invest $36 million to expand its Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia operations, creating more
Capital One CFO to leave in March 2021
R. Scott Blackley leaving for health insurance startup
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McLean-based Capital One Financial Corp. Chief Financial Officer R. Scott Blackley will step down in March 2021 to hold the same position with New York City-based health insurance startup Oscar
Arlington space tech startup receives additional CIT funding
NOVI LLC first received CIT GAP Funds in early 2019
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The Herndon-based Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) announced Tuesday that Arlington-based space technology startup NOVI LLC has received a follow-on investment from the state government-backed venture fund CIT GAP Funds.
2020 RAMP cohort chosen
Roanoke-based business accelerator program picks six startups
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Roanoke-based business accelerator RAMP — the Regional Acceleration and Mentoring Program — announced the selection of six high-growth startups as part of its fourth round of training. The companies are
Health accelerator program coming to Richmond
Participants will receive $20K in seed funding, advisory services
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Richmond-based seed-stage accelerator Lighthouse Labs is partnering with the Health Innovation Consortium (HIC) to start a health-focused startup accelerator program in Virginia, the groups announced Thursday. Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
First Loudoun Innovation Challenge winners announced
Loudoun County awarded $150,000 in total grants to four startup companies
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The Loudoun Economic Development Authority (EDA) on Monday announced the four winners of its first Loudoun Innovation Challenge, which awarded $150,000 in total grants to innovative startups based in the