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....
Childers Joins S.L. Nusbaum Realty Company
S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. has announced that Fenton Childers has joined the firm as Vice President – Corporate Brokerage and Development and will be...
Regional Commission Remembers Commission Member Dave Phelps
The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission remembers commission member David Phelps, representing Franklin County, who passed away on June 30th, 2020.Mr. Phelps was appointed by...
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Office Manager Retires After 43 Years
Jackie Pace, the Regional Commission’s Office Manager, retired on July 15th after 43 years on the job. Jackie began her work at the Commission...
Homebuyers Return to Market Following COVID-19 Slowdown
Homebuyer demand rises as low inventory constrains Virginia’s housing marketAccording to the June 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS, home sales in...
3 Key Steps To Selling A Business In Good Times Or Bad
The COVID-19 pandemic is putting people out of work, slowing down lots of industries, and causing businesses to close. But at the same time,...
How Women Can Master the Art of “Respectful Truth-Telling” In The Workplace
It’s time for professional women to stop glossing over their feelings at work and tell the truth, assertively. Senior healthcare executive and speaker Jackie...