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Keys to Leadership in The Construction Industry

Effective leadership can make or break construction projects, so for those who lead firms or projects, it’s imperative that they understand its nuances. This article will highlight some essential...

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....

Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC Hosts “Sell to the Government Event”

The Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC, the region’s premier resource for pro bono small business...

Carilion Announces Launch of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program

Carilion Clinic’s new Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program received formal approval in January from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The program’s first class...

Former Roanoke Goodwill CEO Honored With Hall of Fame Award

Bruce Phipps, the former CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, has been awarded the prestigious Goodwill Industries International Hall of Fame Award for...

A Brief Look at The Importance of Having A Workplace First Aid Kit

There are numerous regulations that businesses must comply with concerning the workplace. Many of these are related to the treatment of employees, while others...

2024 Recreational Trails Program Grant Round Opens

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting applications for $1.9 million in Recreational Trails Program grants through May 7.The Recreational Trails Program,...

NFIB’s Optimism Index stays below 50-year average in February 

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in February to 89.4, marking the 26th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Twenty-three percent...

Obesity on The Rise in Virginia’s Most Vulnerable Populations—How Online Workshops Step in to Help

Obesity rates in Virginia are at an all-time high. Over two-thirds of people in the state are obese—and vulnerable populations are more at risk. African American,...