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....
“Friends of The Blue Ridge” Promotes Julie Whalen to Executive Director
The FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge has announced the promotion of Julie Whalen to executive director. In the new position, Whalen will work closely...
Gauntlet Ceremony 1st Place Winner Awarded $23k in Prizes
On Thursday, May 27th, The GAUNTLET Business Program & Competition held its 7th Annual Graduation & Awards Ceremony, proudly awarding more than 55 local...
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Names Jeremy Holmes as Next Executive Director
The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission has announced that Jeremy Holmes has been named the new Executive Director. Holmes follows Wayne Strickland, who retires June...
Good Samaritan Names First Chief Philanthropy Officer
Betsy Whitney has been selected as Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) for Good Samaritan, the only non-profit, community-based advanced illness/hospice provider serving southwest Virginia. Betsy...
Virginia Furniture Market Breaks Ground on New 120,000 Square Foot Distribution Center
Virginia Furniture Market broke ground Tuesday, May 25th for the new 120,000-square-foot distribution center and corporate offices on 8 acres of land about a...
Virginia Western Educational Foundation honors local agriculture leader with 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award
The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation announced that Mary Catherine (Kate) Lawrence has received the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award. Lawrence is Botetourt County’s...