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Virginia’s Largest Business Program / Competition Turns 10

The countdown is on for the 10th anniversary of the Cross-Regional Entrepreneurial Expo and GAUNTLET Awards Ceremony.This 10th Anniversary milestone, will launch the first ever Cross-Regional Entrepreneur EXPO, culminating...

Governor Youngkin Announces Continued Job Growth / Lower Unemployment Rate

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced continued job growth in Virginia according to BLS Local Area...

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...

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...

Ronald McDonald House Charities of SWVA Announces New Executive Director 

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia (RMHC of SWVA) is excited to announce that Shannon Boothe has been promoted Executive Director of the...

9 Steps For Turning Your Idea Into A Business

You have a great idea for a new small business. Congratulations! Now, what do you do to turn that idea into a legitimate business?...

Iannello Joins Chorda Pharma as CEO

Serial entrepreneur and innovator Victor Iannello, Sc.D., has joined Roanoke-based Chorda Pharma as its CEO.“Chorda Pharma is poised for significant growth in the coming...

State of VA Delivers Gut Punch to Already Struggling Small Businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Virginia, has expressed deep disappointment with the latest mandate from the Virginia legislature that gradually increases...

Key Factors In Your Budget That Will Affect Your Retirement

COVID-19 prompted many people to restructure their monthly budget just to make ends meet. And for some who are planning for retirement in the...

Virginia’s Commercial Real Estate Market Resilient Amid COVID-19

According to the Q1 2021 Commercial Market Report released by Virginia REALTORS, the commercial real estate market in Virginia has been surprisingly resilient, despite...