Virginia Tech MBA program to offer applied consulting course
9/2/2014
In the spring semester of 2015, the Virginia Tech MBA program will be offering an applied consulting course and invites area businesses to submit proposed projects for consideration. The course is experiential in nature, with student teams working in teams as consultants to the businesses.
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore to host 2014 Fall HR Webinar Series
8/18/2014
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore's 2014 Fall HR Webinar series will provide attendees with the most critical information on the topics that will most impact their business.
Fitnet Ranked No. 1 New Health and Fitness Application
6/30/2014
Fitnet, now available for iPhone, has been ranked the #1 new health and fitness application by Apple. There are over 40,000 apps in this fastest growing app category. Fitnet is the first-ever fitness app to use a biometric webcam to score clients on personalized workouts.
LawnStarter Accepted Into Techstars
6/11/2014
Lawnstarter, a local online lawn care company, was recently accepted into Techstars Austin
NetVentures Acquired by Daxko
6/9/2014
NetVentures Corporation was recently acquired by Daxko. The combined business results in Daxko handling the enterprise software needs for over 600 member-based organizations.
Venveo Takes Home Silver from ADDY Awards
6/3/2014
Venveo recently took home a Silver at the ADDY Awards in the Digital Advertising - Apps category!
Smart College Visit joins U.S. News Education Twitter Chat Panel
5/30/2014
On Thursday, June 5, U.S. News Education will host a Twitter chat to help parents and students make the most of college visits. Kelly Queijo, founder of Smart College Visit, will join the panel. The chat will cover a range of topics, including how to prepare for a college tour, questions to ask on campus and how the experience can shape the college application process.
ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board Selects Qualtrax for Internal Quality Systems Management
5/28/2014
ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board, one of the largest multi-discipline accreditation bodies in the world, will now use
Qualtrax compliance management software to manage their internal management system. The solution will allow ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board to be more effective and efficient with its internal management system, ultimately improving the accreditation services offered.
Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center Works With American Heart Association for HeartChase Adventure!
5/13/2014
The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (VTCRC) is working with the American Heart Association (AHA) for a HeartChase adventure game, a fun and frenzied pursuit (Think Amazing Race,) of hidden rewards and healthy lives.
TORC Robotics to expand Blacksburg headquarters and R&D; facility
4/30/2014
TORC Robotics
, currently located in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, will be expanding into a new $2.5 million research and development facility in Phase V of Blacksburg Industrial Park.
The company, currently located in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, will be expanding into a new $2.5 million research and development facility in Phase V of Blacksburg Industrial Park. - See more at: http://www.yesmontgomeryva.org/TORC-Robotics-to-expand-Blacksburg-headquarters#sthash.pzLD8NMF.dpuf
Rackspace moves into new and bigger facility
4/24/2014
A local technology company moves into a new and larger facility in Blacksburg.
3 Blacksburg companies raise major capital
4/17/2014
Three Blacksburg companies have raised major capital recently.