The Business Journal of Tri-Cities TN/VA

08/25/2022

This morning, Ballad Health announced multiple leadership changes as current employees prepare to take on new responsibilities.

Ballad Health announces leadership changes 0 By BJournal Admin on August 25, 2022 Featured Ballad Health’s Rebecca Beck, John Jeter, Morgan May, Bobbie Murphy On Thursday morning, Ballad Health announced several leadership changes within the organization. All of the appointments came from within t...

08/23/2022

Big news for Southwest Virginia this morning. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced that Coronado Global Resources is launching a new $169.1 million venture that will create 181 new high-paying jobs in Buchanan and Tazewell counties over the next four years. The new venture is aimed at meeting the growing demand for metallurgical coal, which is an essential component of steel production.

02/02/2022

A looming Feb. 11 vaccine mandate has Ballad Health in a precarious position as approximately 1,000 employees have yet to either receive the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or file for an exemption.

CMS mandate has Ballad between a rock and a hard place 0 By BJournal Admin on February 1, 2022 News By Dave Ongie Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine During a press conference on Jan. 27 addressing the latest surge in COVID-19 cases, Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine spent the bulk of his time looking beyond....

01/26/2022

This week, we continue our series by recognizing 2021 40 Under Forty honoree Sophie Chafin Vance of First Bank & Trust Company. Sophie is a standout at home, in her community and in her chosen profession. Click the link to read more about her!

Chafin Vance standing her ground in Russell County 0 By BJournal Admin on January 26, 2022 Featured Editor’s Note: This October, we will celebrate our 30th class of 40 Under Forty honorees. Each week in 2022, The Business Journal of Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia will highlight one of our 2021 40 U...

01/20/2022

This week, our 40 for Forty series highlights the work being done by Neil Brown both at Eastman and in the community. Neil is an asset to Kingsport, Tennessee and a very deserving member of the 2021 40 Under Forty class.

Thinking globally, acting locally a way of life for Neil Brown 0 By BJournal Admin on January 19, 2022 Featured Editor’s Note: This October, we will celebrate our 30th class of 40 Under Forty honorees. Each week in 2022, The Business Journal of Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia will highlight one of o...

01/12/2022

This week, our 40 for Forty series shines the spotlight on 2021 40 Under Forty honoree Dr. Stephanie Barham of Northeast State Community College.

Barham’s ingenuity, leadership skills help her blaze a trail 0 By BJournal Admin on January 12, 2022 Uncategorized Editor’s Note: This October, we will celebrate our 30th class of 40 Under Forty honorees. Each week in 2022, The Business Journal of Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia will highlight one...

01/05/2022

This year marks the 30th anniversary of our 40 Under Forty program. To celebrate, we are honoring one of our 2021 40 Under nominees each week between now and the first week of October, when we unveil our 30th class of honorees.

This week we get things started with a profile on Philip Bachman of BCS Wealth Management.

Character, compassion make Philip Bachman an exceptional leader 0 By BJournal Admin on January 5, 2022 Featured Editor’s Note: This October, we will celebrate our 30th class of 40 Under Forty honorees. Each week in 2022, The Business Journal of Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia will highlight one of o...

10/14/2021

Graycliff Partners LP recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Electro-Mechanical Corporation, which is based in Bristol, Virginia. Graycliff Partners has a long history of making lower middle market investments with over 100 completed transactions and more than $1 billion in investments.

Bristol’s Electro-Mechanical Corporation acquired by Graycliff Partners LP 0 By BJournal Admin on October 14, 2021 News Graycliff Partners LP has announced it has completed the acquisition of Electro-Mechanical Corporation, which is based in Bristol, Virginia. Founded in 1958 by Frank Leonard, EMC...

09/14/2021

A regional effort between a city and four counties created the location. More regional cooperation between elected officials and workforce development entities fueled a 22-month recruitment process that culminated today with the announcement of a $5.4 million investment from EarthLink that will bring 285 new jobs to southwest Virginia.

EarthLink announces $5.4 million facility in Norton, 285 jobs expected 0 By BJournal Admin on September 14, 2021 News EarthLink has announced plans to build a $5.4 million customer support center at the Project Intersection site in Norton, Virginia. Once completed, the new center will house 285 empl...

01/22/2021

The Niswonger Foundation’s $8 million plan to revolutionize STEM education.

Game changer Posted by: BJournal Admin Posted date: January 19, 2021 In: News | comment : 0 Above: Dr. Natalie Kuldell (second from right), president of BioBuilder, meets with teachers at MIT. PHOTO COURTESY BIOBUILDER The Niswonger Foundation’s $8 million plan to revolutionize STEM education by S...

01/21/2021

When Will Payne headlined the event introducing InvestSWVA 16 months ago in Abingdon, he talked about creating, “big idea projects.” One of those big idea projects is coming into its own.

Appalachian Grains brings back barley in southwest Virginia Posted by: BJournal Admin Posted date: January 19, 2021 In: News | comment : 0 by Scott Robertson When Will Payne headlined the event introducing InvestSWVA 16 months ago in Abingdon, he talked about creating, “big idea projects.” One o...

01/20/2021

Dale Fair, Grant Summers and Will Barrett will each be taking on new responsibilities in 2021.

Bank of Tennessee begins implementing executive management succession plan Posted by: BJournal Admin Posted date: January 19, 2021 In: News | comment : 0 Above: Dale Fair, Grant Summers and Will Barrett Bank of Tennessee has announced the promotion of three top executives. In a release dated Jan. 17...

01/20/2021

Rambler Wood Products will establish a new wood products manufacturing facility in the former Bush Furniture Industries building in St. Paul, Va., creating 73 new jobs in the process.

Rambler Wood Products to bring 73 new jobs to Russell County Posted by: BJournal Admin Posted date: January 19, 2021 In: News | comment : 0 Rambler Wood Products will establish a new wood products manufacturing facility in the former Bush Furniture Industries building in St. Paul, Va., creating 73 n...