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Roanoke Businesses Get Support Through Equipment Incentive

Local businesses in the City of Roanoke seeking to expand their operations will soon have access to a program designed to help offset the cost of acquiring essential equipment. The...

Youngkin Announces Google Investing $9 Billion Across Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced Google will invest an additional $9 billion in Virginia through...

Inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas: The Bold New Icon Transforming the Standard of 5-Star Luxury

Fontainebleau in Miami Beach is easily one of the most iconic and luxurious hotels you...

Youngkin Announces Record-Setting Tourism Spending, $35.1B in Virginia in 2024

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a...

Youngkin Highlights Strong Growth in Virginia Job Openings and Hiring

Yesterday, Governor Youngkin announced that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) May 2025 Job...

Virginia Board Removes Bureaucratic Barriers to Obtain Cosmetology License

The Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology, a regulatory board under the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), at its most recent meeting...

6 Simple SEO Tips for Beginners to Boost Rankings

It's no secret that you must optimize it for search engines to have a successful website. However, SEO can be a complex and ever-changing...

6 Tips for Hiring Staff For Your Business

Tips for Hiring Staff for Your Business Hiring the right team of professionals is imperative if you want your business to be successful. No matter...

Roanoke-based CFO Wins Stewardship Award at 2022 LeadingAge Virginia Annual Conference

LeadingAge Virginia, an association of not-for-profit aging services providers in Virginia, recently recognized the achievement of its members at its 2022 annual conference. Gary Ventola, CFO of...

New Laws Provide More Opportunities and Streamline Processes for Critical Commercial Drivers

Testing program expanded; reexamination wait time and fee removed; extended test result validity As a result of the 2022 General Assembly session, three new laws...

Long-time Economic Development Director Announces Retirement

Economic Development Director Jill Loope will retire next year following a successful and rewarding 22-year career with Roanoke County. Prior to retirement, Loope will assist...