Business
NFIB: Inflation Continues to Hinder Small Business Operations
Small business optimism index rose slightly in April NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index rose by 1.2 points in April to 89.7, marking the first increase of this year but the...
Keys to Leadership in The Construction Industry
Effective leadership can make or break construction projects, so for those who lead firms or...
TechNite 2024 Celebrates The Elements of Tech
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council’s TechNite 2024 recognized all the elements that make the Roanoke-Blacksburg innovation...
City of Roanoke Names New Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Roanoke Parks Manager Cindy McFall will move into the role of Director of...
Miss Virginia Opportunity Inc Announces New Leadership Team
The Miss Virginia Scholarship Program is now doing business as the Miss Virginia Opportunity, Inc....
Ransomware Can Put Healthcare Providers – And Patients – in Critical Condition
A healthcare organization can find itself in critical condition if attacked by ransomware — a type of malware that prevents or limits users from...
Local Business Owner Makes Transition From 9-to-5 to Full-Time Entrepreneur
The story of entrepreneur Toya Jones, Owner of Morning Brew Coffee in Downtown Roanoke, sits in juxtaposition to the success stories of the national...
Blue Ridge PBS Announces Retirement of President / CEO James Baum
Blue Ridge PBS has announced the retirement of James Baum, President & CEO at the end of current fiscal year, June 30, 2019. Mr....
Metalsa Structural Products, Inc. to Invest $6.4 million to Expand Roanoke Manufacturing Operation
Metalsa Structural Products, Inc., an automotive solutions provider, will invest $6.4 million to expand its Roanoke manufacturing operation in Botetourt County. Virginia successfully competed...
Goodwill Industries Receives National Recognition for Outstanding Career Placement and Services
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys has been designated by Goodwill Industries International as a 2019 Center of Excellence for Career Navigation. The Roanoke Goodwill...
New State Law Requires Certain Sellers / Facilitators to Register with VA Tax Starting in July
Businesses Can Register with Virginia Tax Online or By Mailing in FormStarting July 1, 2019, remote sellers and marketplace facilitators who sell or facilitate...