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....
SML Business Expo Cancelled
The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (SMLRCC) today announced the annual SML Business Expo will be canceled for 2020.Originally scheduled in May...
Hitachi ABB to Invest $6.2 Million to Expand Manufacturing Operation in Bland County
Hitachi ABB Power Grids, a leader in power and energy technologies, will invest $6.2 million to upgrade equipment and increase manufacturing capacity at its Bland...
Roanoke Sheriff Tim Allen Retires
Sheriff Tim Allen released the following statement in announcing his retirement on Sept 22:After much thought and consideration, I have decided to retire from...
Valleys Innovation Council Wins Grant to Fuel Tech Company Growth in Region
U.S. Department of Commerce Commits Nearly $1 Million to Expand RAMPThe Valleys Innovation Council (VIC) will receive $982,442 in Build to Scale grant funds...
Struggles Of Small Business Don’t Bode Well For The Overall Economy
The year 2020 can’t end quickly enough for most small business owners.Across the country, the pandemic forced many of them to close their operations...
The Inn at Virginia Tech Develops New Facilities for Hosting Hybrid Conferences
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center is unveiling four redesigned conference rooms that leverage the same technology developed by Virginia Tech for...