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...

Ronald McDonald House Charities of SWVA Announces New Executive Director 

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia (RMHC of SWVA) is excited to announce that Shannon Boothe has been promoted Executive Director of the...

9 Steps For Turning Your Idea Into A Business

You have a great idea for a new small business. Congratulations! Now, what do you do to turn that idea into a legitimate business?...

Iannello Joins Chorda Pharma as CEO

Serial entrepreneur and innovator Victor Iannello, Sc.D., has joined Roanoke-based Chorda Pharma as its CEO. “Chorda Pharma is poised for significant growth in the coming...

State of VA Delivers Gut Punch to Already Struggling Small Businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Virginia, has expressed deep disappointment with the latest mandate from the Virginia legislature that gradually increases...

Key Factors In Your Budget That Will Affect Your Retirement

COVID-19 prompted many people to restructure their monthly budget just to make ends meet. And for some who are planning for retirement in the...

Virginia’s Commercial Real Estate Market Resilient Amid COVID-19

According to the Q1 2021 Commercial Market Report released by Virginia REALTORS, the commercial real estate market in Virginia has been surprisingly resilient, despite...