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....
Small Business Owners Applaud Veto of Minimum Wage Increase
NFIB State Director Julia Hammond released the following statement in response to Gov. Glenn Youngkin's veto of House Bill 1/Senate Bill 1, legislation that...
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...