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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....

‘Visit VBR’ Launches Strategic Spring Marketing Campaign

‘There’s Still Adventure Out There’ Campaign to Target Northern Virginia Visitor MarketVisit Virginia’s Blue Ridge (VBR) unveiled its spring 2024 strategic marketing campaign on...

Small Business Optimism Reaches Lowest Level Since 2012 

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 0.9 of a point in March to 88.5, the lowest level since December 2012. This is...

Experts Offers Advice for Protecting Privacy and Security When Filing Taxes

April is here which means tax filing is upon us. While taxes can be stressful, there is also a concern about the information you...

Changes Coming to 20th SML Business Expo

The Smith Mountain Lake Business Expo, a trade show open to businesses and consumers, will take place Tuesday, April 9 from 3-7 p.m. at...

Virginia Announces New Grant Opportunity for Conservation, Recreation Near Military Bases

$40 million available nationally to preserve land around military installations, improve access to outdoor recreationThe Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting...

Appalachian Power Requests to Increase Revenues by $95 million, or 5.1 Percent.

Appalachian Power rate review application has been filed with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) and includes the base rates necessary for the utility...