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....
Advanced Auto Parts Contributes $125,000 to Support Roanoke Community College Access Program
Advanced Auto Parts, a Fortune 500 company and a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items in the United...
Local Techies Honor Their Own
Members of the NewVa Corridor Technology Council (NCTC) gathered last week for TechNite, an annual celebration of the NewVa region’s technology community. The...
The Tattoo Business Goes Mainstream at Hotel Roanoke
The Hotel Roanoke’s Convention Center played host to world famous tattoo artists recently at the first Roanoke Tattoo Convention. Artists came from Japan, Amsterdam,...
“Cool Citizens” Draw Praise in Local Awards Ceremony
Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition named award winners in five categories at its annual meeting May 16 at Western Virginia Water Authority's Spring...
Local Women Build a House in a Nationwide Mother’s Day Habitat Initiative
With tools in their hands and good intentions in their hearts, 15 women from the Roanoke Valley participated in “National Women Build Week”...