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...

Virtual / Augmented Reality in Housing and Real Estate To Be Explored

Imagine strolling past the handpicked furniture, elegant kitchenware, and artful accessories of your dream home — before that home is even built. Virtual reality and...

VA Western Celebrates Graduation of First Students in Precision Machining Program

Virginia Western Community College’s School of Corporate and Career Training (CCT) celebrated the graduation of its first cohort in a newly designed Precision Machining...

Donated Freezer Will Help Rescue Mission Feed Thousands More

There are many ways to make an impact in one’s community – some small, some vast. Kroger recently made a donation that will have...

City Accepting Registrations for 2020 Leadership College

Have you ever wondered how the City government operates? Do you know which department is responsible for what service? Do you want to make...

Virginia Capital Strategies Joins Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC

Wilbanks Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC (WST) – a Norfolk, Virginia-based wealth management and investment advisory firm – has announced the acquisition of...

Goodwill Offers Free Computer Classes Help Roanokers Advance Their Skills

Goodwill offers computer classes to assist job seekers who need to improve their employment opportunities by increasing their computer knowledge. Computer Classes are available at: ...