Business

Blue Ridge Parkway Seeks Food Truck Vendors for Mabry Mill

The National Park Service is seeking vendors to provide mobile food and beverage service for the 2024 season at Mabry Mill, located at Milepost 176.2 on the Blue Ridge...

Specialty Packaging Manufacturer EPL to Invest $37.4 Million in Danville Expansion

EPL America Danville facility expansion to create 24 new jobs Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that...

Your Guide To Making Time for Socialization While Managing College Coursework

For many college students, striking a perfect balance between academic demands and social life often...

‘Visit VBR’ Launches Strategic Spring Marketing Campaign

‘There’s Still Adventure Out There’ Campaign to Target Northern Virginia Visitor Market Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge...

Small Business Optimism Reaches Lowest Level Since 2012 

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased by 0.9 of a point in March to...

Former Roanoke Goodwill CEO Honored With Hall of Fame Award

Bruce Phipps, the former CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, has been awarded the prestigious Goodwill Industries International Hall of Fame Award for...

A Brief Look at The Importance of Having A Workplace First Aid Kit

There are numerous regulations that businesses must comply with concerning the workplace. Many of these are related to the treatment of employees, while others...

2024 Recreational Trails Program Grant Round Opens

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting applications for $1.9 million in Recreational Trails Program grants through May 7. The Recreational Trails Program,...

NFIB’s Optimism Index stays below 50-year average in February 

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in February to 89.4, marking the 26th consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Twenty-three percent...

Obesity on The Rise in Virginia’s Most Vulnerable Populations—How Online Workshops Step in to Help

Obesity rates in Virginia are at an all-time high. Over two-thirds of people in the state are obese—and vulnerable populations are more at risk. African American,...

Virginia to Strengthen Child Labor Protections

In a landmark decision, the Virginia House of Delegates has overwhelmingly endorsed House Bill 100. The bill, sponsored by Delegate Holly Seibold, received an...