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...

Former Fiji Island Building Sold

Waldvogel Commercial Properties, Inc has announced the sale of the old Fiji Island building Located at 627 Townside Road in Roanoke. James Dixon of Mishap...

Chamber Executives Honor Gardner With Award For Lifetime Achievement

Vicki Gardner, executive director of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, was recently presented the 2019 Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce...

Ransomware Can Put Healthcare Providers – And Patients – in Critical Condition

A healthcare organization can find itself in critical condition if attacked by ransomware — a type of malware that prevents or limits users from...

Local Business Owner Makes Transition From 9-to-5 to Full-Time Entrepreneur

The story of entrepreneur Toya Jones, Owner of Morning Brew Coffee in Downtown Roanoke, sits in juxtaposition to the success stories of the national...

Blue Ridge PBS Announces Retirement of President / CEO James Baum

Blue Ridge PBS has announced the retirement of James Baum, President & CEO at the end of current fiscal year, June 30, 2019. Mr....

Metalsa Structural Products, Inc. to Invest $6.4 million to Expand Roanoke Manufacturing Operation

Metalsa Structural Products, Inc., an automotive solutions provider, will invest $6.4 million to expand its Roanoke manufacturing operation in Botetourt County. Virginia successfully competed...