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....
“Vibrant Virginia” Recognized Among Top Economic Development Initiatives Across North America
A program that helps bridge the rural-urban divide by fostering collaboration between the university and communities across Virginia has been named a finalist in...
Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce Launches New Travel Blog
The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (SMLRCC) announced the launch of a new Visit Smith Mountain Lake travel blog, a monthly forum...
Consumer Sentiment Rebounds, Driven by Deep Confidence in the Economy
The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment climbed almost 8 points over the last quarter, making up half of the COVID-19 losses from the second...
Why Residential Real Estate Is Becoming More Attractive In the Suburbs
This year has culminated in a number of factors that are reshaping the landscape of U.S. real estate. A housing shift is occurring in...
OBITUARY: Charles L. Conyers
Charles L. Conyers, 92, of Richmond, Va., died August 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Foster Conyers and son, Andrei...
Virginia’s Housing Market Sees First Strong Rebound After COVID-19 Downturn
Home sales surge as buyers and sellers return to the market
According to the July 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS, pent-up demand was unleashed...