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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....

Retirement Unlimited, Inc Announces New Position Appointments / Signature Program, RUI FIT

Retirement Unlimited, Inc. (RUI) has announced their newest signature program, RUI FIT, offering residents an exclusive fitness program with a variety of classes that...

Roanoke City Council Appoints Vivian Sanchez-Jones to Fill Unexpired Term

Roanoke City Council announced the appointment of Ms. Vivian Sanchez-Jones, to fill the unexpired City Council term of Djuna Osborne.Vivian Sanchez-Jones began working with...

The Doctor Is Out; Healthcare Faces Workforce Shortage

When it comes to healthcare, 2020 continues to be a bitter pill – and people in the industry are reporting it could get worse.A...

Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber Announces Leadership Academy

The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of its inaugural Smith Mountain Lake Leadership Academy, a 12-month program designed...

2021 Management Institute Accepting Nominations

The Management Institute (TMI), sponsored by Roanoke College’s Business Administration and Economics Department, is accepting nominations for the 2021 Management Program.  The application deadline...

Why All College Students Should Major In Building Their Personal Brand

College students spend four years or more preparing for the so-called “real world” of work, and there’s never a guarantee that a degree will...