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Virginia Tech launches new Center for Economic and Community Engagement , articlePart of Outreach and International Affairs, the new university-level center will engage with internal and external partners to drive economic growth, address workforce needs, and build resilience in communities across Virginia.
Date: Mar 23, 2021 -
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Office of Economic Development helps develop strategic plan for Roanoke County , articleThe Elevate Roanoke County 2026 Plan is among the projects the office is supporting through the Economic Development Administration CARES Act funding.
Date: Feb 18, 2021 -
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Governor announces grant to fund medicinal herb project at Catawba Sustainability Center , articleThe money will be used to establish and maintain a propagation center for goldenseal, ramps, and black cohosh at the 377-acre farm property in Roanoke County.
Date: Dec 10, 2020 -
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GO Virginia, Office of Economic Development work to address COVID-19 , articleVirginia Tech's Office of Economic Development is helping university researchers, local businesses, and organizations secure state funding for projects addressing the economic and public health challenges during the COVID-19 crisis.
Date: Oct 26, 2020 -
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Technical Assistance Program connects university expertise with business needs , articleWhen a Virginia-based manufacturer wanted to show that its disinfecting cabinet was effective against the virus that causes COVID-19, it turned to a university program that enables faculty members to respond quickly to market needs and gives businesses a streamlined process for accessing this knowledge.
Date: Oct 13, 2020 -
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Drones deliver time savings to customers, new revenue to businesses , articleA new economic impact report takes a close look at what drone delivery could do for consumers, businesses, and the environment in three representative communities.
Date: Sep 16, 2020 -
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Conference planners see distinct benefits of hybrid and virtual meetings , articleVirginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education is delivering online conferences without sacrificing the advantages of face-to-face meetings.
Date: Aug 31, 2020 -
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Vibrant Virginia recognized among top economic development initiatives across North America , articleThe Office of Economic Development program is among 15 finalists nominated in the University Economic Development Association’s Awards of Excellence.
Date: Aug 24, 2020 -
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Vibrant Virginia forum: Broadband access, higher education partnerships key to economic recovery , articleThe virtual forum, introduced by President Tim Sands and Executive Vice President and Provost Cyril Clarke, examined Virginia’s economic recovery as well as higher education’s response and role in that recovery.
Date: Jun 26, 2020 -
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Field laboratory investigates development of new energy resources in Central Appalachia , articleThe deep-well exploration project aims to characterize and explore deep natural gas resources in Central Appalachia that have the potential to positively impact communities and economies hit hard by downturn in coal.
Date: Apr 28, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech economics experts detail Chinese and worldwide GDP loss from Hubei province as COVID-19 rattles nations, markets , articleVirginia Tech economists Shaowen Luo and Kwok Ping ‘Byron’ Tsang have completed a study showing the cost of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, on the GDP (gross domestic product) on the Chinese and worldwide economies.
Date: Mar 11, 2020 -
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Students help chart course for new Wonder Universe museum , articleA team of graduate students with the Office of Economic Development worked with a Christiansburg children’s museum to capitalize on its new, expanded space.
Date: Feb 28, 2020 -
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Save Our Towns spotlights Radford’s small spaces , articleAddition by subtraction helps a Virginia city grow.
Date: Feb 04, 2020 -
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Small farmer with big ideas helps build regional ‘food hub’ , articleSave Our Towns tells the story of a town and a woman banding together to bring a million-dollar project to fruition.
Date: Jan 02, 2020 -
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Through podcast startup, young alumna connects communities to planning and design , articleWith "Building the Beloved," urban affairs and planning alumna Ellie Muraca questions what it means to belong in the world of equitable community planning and design.
Date: Dec 16, 2019 -
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Town uses sordid event from past to help save elephants , articleA century after Big Mary’s execution, Save Our Towns shows how leaders in Erwin, Tennessee, found a way to change the narrative.
Date: Dec 02, 2019 -
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Community Design Assistance Center helps build communities and connections , articleSmall local communities leverage help from Virginia Tech students and the Community Design Assistance Center to fund revitalization efforts and to draw new residents.
Date: Nov 21, 2019 -
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Blocksburg Summit sets the stage for thought-provoking discourse , articleVirginia Tech's inaugural Blocksburg Summit: Blockchain and Beyond set the stage for an intimate gathering of thought-provoking discourse and a chance to fuel curiosity with more than 160 in attendance in Blacksburg.
Date: Nov 20, 2019 -
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Growth in partnerships and startups fueled by Link, License, Launch , articleIn 2019, Link, License, Launch has seen 20 new intellectual property licenses, six tech start-ups, and 148 invention disclosures from the Virginia Tech community.
Date: Nov 17, 2019 -
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State grants to help Virginia Tech stop brain drain, enhance blockchain , articleVirginia Tech received $546,800 from the Growth and Opportunity for Virginia program to spearhead two programs aimed at helping students land internships, boost the Roanoke and New River valley economies, and establish Blacksburg as a blockchain hub.
Date: Nov 14, 2019
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