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....
Is COVID Changing Your College Plan? How Students Can Rethink Their Dream Job
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the uncertainty and worry college students annually feel about focusing on the right career and finding their dream job....
Retirement Brings With It Extra Time; How To Make The Best Of It
Singer Jim Croce longed to put time in a bottle.Retirees aren’t always certain what it is they long to do with time, but one...
41 Fire-EMS Recruits Start Careers With Roanoke / Botetourt Fire-EMS
41 recruits from Roanoke Fire-EMS, Roanoke County Fire & Rescue, and Botetourt Fire & EMS reported to their first day of Recruit School this...
Roanoke Fire-EMS Names New Deputy Chief
Battalion Chief David Guynn has been promoted to Deputy Chief, effective January, 26, 2021.Guynn is a City of Roanoke native, who became involved in...
Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week Returns With Changes for 2021
The past 10 months have brought countless challenges to restaurants across the country and those in Downtown Roanoke. This year’s Restaurant Week will likely...
Deputy Fire Chief Billy Altman Retires
Deputy Chief Billy Altman began his career in public safety in 1980 as a volunteer at Roanoke Life Saving Crew. In 1985 Altman was...