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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....

Student Entrepreneurs From Around Globe to Compete While Building Lasting Connections

Future entrepreneurs from around the world will showcase their best ideas at Virginia Tech this summer at the annual Global Entrepreneur Partnership.The 10th annual...

Office of Emergency Management Seeks Faith Based Organizations to Help With Emergency Preparedness

The Roanoke Department of Emergency Management is seeking faith based organizations in the City of Roanoke to assist with emergency preparedness information as well...

City to Host Public Works Jobs Fair

The City of Roanoke will host a Public Works Jobs Fair on Wednesday, March 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Public Works...

Vatican’s Communications Expert to Speak 

Seàn-Patrick Lovett has shared his media and communications expertise with college students and professionals around the world. On March 20-21, he will be in...

Virginia Western Presents 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation recognized Deborah L. Petrine (’74), Chairman and CEO of Commonwealth Care of Roanoke and Chair of the...

2018 BBB Risk Report Highlights Employment Scams

Employment scams were the riskiest scams in 2018, according to the latest report from the Better Business Bureau, Tech-Savvy Scammers Work to Con More...