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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....

Jefferson Center Hires New Director of Development

Jefferson Center, has announced the appointment of Kim Turner as Director of Development. Turner brings thirty years of nonprofit fundraising and management experience to...

Virtual / Augmented Reality in Housing and Real Estate To Be Explored

Imagine strolling past the handpicked furniture, elegant kitchenware, and artful accessories of your dream home — before that home is even built.Virtual reality and...

VA Western Celebrates Graduation of First Students in Precision Machining Program

Virginia Western Community College’s School of Corporate and Career Training (CCT) celebrated the graduation of its first cohort in a newly designed Precision Machining...

Donated Freezer Will Help Rescue Mission Feed Thousands More

There are many ways to make an impact in one’s community – some small, some vast. Kroger recently made a donation that will have...

City Accepting Registrations for 2020 Leadership College

Have you ever wondered how the City government operates? Do you know which department is responsible for what service? Do you want to make...

Virginia Capital Strategies Joins Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC

Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC (WST) – a Norfolk, Virginia-based wealth management and investment advisory firm – has announced the acquisition of...