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...

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys President & CEO Announces Plans to Retire

After more than 47 years of service to the Goodwill enterprise, and nearly 18 years with Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, Bruce Phipps, President...

“Huddle Up Moms” Launches Roanoke Pregnancy / Postpartum Resource Summit

Upcoming event provide mothers opportunities to connect over valuable resources. "Huddle Up Moms," a newly formed organization focused on empowering and educating women in...

“Vibrant Virginia” Recognized Among Top Economic Development Initiatives Across North America

A program that helps bridge the rural-urban divide by fostering collaboration between the university and communities across Virginia has been named a finalist in...

Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce Launches New Travel Blog

The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (SMLRCC) announced the launch of a new Visit Smith Mountain Lake travel blog, a monthly forum...

Consumer Sentiment Rebounds, Driven by Deep Confidence in the Economy

The Virginia Index of Consumer Sentiment climbed almost 8 points over the last quarter, making up half of the COVID-19 losses from the second...

Why Residential Real Estate Is Becoming More Attractive In the Suburbs

This year has culminated in a number of factors that are reshaping the landscape of U.S. real estate. A housing shift is occurring in...