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...

Five Years Running: Roanoke CoLab Promotes Entrepreneurship /  Collaboration With Non-Traditional Workspace

The CoLab, an unassuming co-working facility on Grandin Street nestled between a Middle Eastern restaurant and a bank, provides workspace for entrepreneurs, freelancers, small...

Scholarships Available for Entrepreneurial Mindset & Gig Economy Course

Scholarship /Application Deadline May 1st Thanks to assistance from Virginia Western Community College’s Education Foundation and Roanoke County Economic Development a third session of...

February Home Sales Cool Off Due to Continued Low Inventory

While low inventory drives up home prices, sales slow, even in Virginia’s largest market According to the February 2019 Home Sales Report released by the...

Pamplin Alumnus Combines Business Analytics and Basketball in Dream Job

Among the thousands cheering on the Hokies Friday as they play the Blue Devils in the NCAA men's basketball tournament will be a young...

Botetourt County Board of Supervisors’ Updates Strategic Vision

The Botetourt County Board of Supervisors has unanimously adopted an updated vision  statement for the County: “Botetourt 2045 Vision: Honoring Our History, Enjoying the...

Real Estate Market Sentiment Holds Steady, Inventories Continue to Frustrate

The Virginia Real Estate Indexes held fast to the dips in the last quarter of 2018, although remain strong.  Buyers appear frustrated by prices...