Business

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 his outstanding contributions to the...

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...

2024 Recreational Trails Program Grant Round Opens

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting applications for $1.9 million in Recreational...

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...

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...

Office of Emergency Management Seeks Faith Based Organizations to Help With Emergency Preparedness

The Roanoke Department of Emergency Management is seeking faith based organizations in the City of Roanoke to assist with emergency preparedness information as well...

City to Host Public Works Jobs Fair

The City of Roanoke will host a Public Works Jobs Fair on Wednesday, March 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Public Works...

Vatican’s Communications Expert to Speak 

Seàn-Patrick Lovett has shared his media and communications expertise with college students and professionals around the world. On March 20-21, he will be in...

Virginia Western Presents 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award

The Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation recognized Deborah L. Petrine (’74), Chairman and CEO of Commonwealth Care of Roanoke and Chair of the...

2018 BBB Risk Report Highlights Employment Scams

Employment scams were the riskiest scams in 2018, according to the latest report from the Better Business Bureau, Tech-Savvy Scammers Work to Con More...

Virginia Tech Roanoke Center Highlights Events / Offerings

Exclusive Online Training offered by Virginia Tech If you’re in the workforce right now, you’re making history. This is the first time – ever! –...