Business

Miss Virginia Opportunity Inc Announces New Leadership Team

The Miss Virginia Scholarship Program is now doing business as the Miss Virginia Opportunity, Inc. With continued leadership from Elaine B. Aikens, Co-Executive Director; Aikens is now joined by...

Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC Hosts “Sell to the Government Event”

The Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC, the region’s premier resource for pro bono small business...

Jefferson Center Introduces New Senior Director of Development

Jefferson Center Foundation, a Roanoke-based nonprofit organization focused on community enrichment through the performing arts...

Pamplin Finance Advisory Board, VA Tech Students Talk Economics on Wall Street

So what do Hokies think of the current economy? The short answer: It depends on...

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...

6 Tools That Can Improve Your Employees’ Productivity

There are a lot of tools out there that can make a big difference in the productivity of your employees. Employee productivity might just...

5 Ways to Prepare Your Business for The Holidays

The holiday season can boost your business not just for the next couple of months but year-round. As a growing number of individuals purchase...

Carilion Appoints Vice President for Philanthropy

In October, Ralph Alee joined Carilion Clinic as the inaugural Vice President for Philanthropy. In this role, Ralph provides strategic leadership for systemwide fundraising efforts....

Interim Executive Director Named For Fralin Life Sciences Institute

X.J. Meng, University Distinguished Professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and professor of internal medicine at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, has been named...

In Retirement Planning, Short-Term Greed Never Outweighs Long-Term Benefits

When it comes to investing, people fall into many categories. There are risk-takers and there are overly cautious people. Some investors react to every up...

Types of Retirement Plans: Explained

You might be considering retirement, but you're not sure what type of plan will work best for you. Rest assured that there are several...