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Small Business Optimism Dips in August
Main Street owners grapple with uncertainty as sales expectations decrease NFIB State Director Julia Hammond says a 2.5-point drop in the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index in August highlights how ongoing inflation is affecting local businesses and their communities. Click here to read the full report. “Small business owners need certainty, but inflation continues to impact people’s spending habits and makes […]
Virginia Tech Celebrates Fruitful 100-year Partnership With Fruit and Wine Industries
A changing climate. Earlier flowering and frost dates. Bacterial and fungal infection. Insect infestation. Chemical resistance and restrictions. These are just a few of the existential threats that face Virginia’s orchards and vineyards, which contribute more than $2 billion a year to the state’s economy – and billions more in economic activity from wineries and […]
VA Small Businesses Face Big Tax Increase Unless Congress Takes Action
Congress passed a bill in 2017 that cut business taxes. Wall Street’s tax breaks were permanent. Main Street’s weren’t, and they’re going to expire unless Congress votes to stop it. That’s why more of Virginia’s congressional delegation needs to support the bipartisan Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Without it, many of Virginia’s small businesses will […]
Internationally Acclaimed Conductor Gisèle Ben-Dor to Guest Conduct Cayambis Sinfonietta
The internationally acclaimed Uruguayan-American-Israeli conductor, Gisèle Ben-Dor, will guest conduct the Cayambis Sinfonietta at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, at the Hillel Center in Blacksburg, Virginia. Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Ben-Dor made her conducting debut with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Since that time, she has served as the music director of the Santa Barbara Symphony […]
MIKE KEELER: September 1774 – The Meeting Place
Here are some things you should know about Carpenters’ Hall. It was designed by a Scotsman. Robert Smith was born in Midlothian in 1722 to a family of masons. He apprenticed in the building trades. In 1748 he emigrated to Philadelphia and joined the Carpenters’ Company, which is the oldest extant craft guild in the […]
SERWAN ZANGANA: It’s Time to Hand The Business Over to Trump
Six more lives of truly innocent people who were not involved in the Israeli-Hamas conflict were diminished. The death of the six Jewish hostages shows another vicious act of the warmongers in the Israel-Hamas war. Killing hostages is a complete violation of humanity and has no definition in civilized society. The Israel-Hamas war has only […]
BOB BROWN: Slavery Then and Now
I join all Caucasians in the United States who lament with shame, guilt, and regret the history of enslaving Africans. The British began transporting Africans as slaves in 1562. Between 1660–1807, the British and their colonies were the primary slave traders, carrying half of all slaves to the Americas. “The British abolished slavery in most of […]
ROBERT L. MARONIC: What Is The Life Of An American Worth?
I honestly do not have an answer to this question in terms of dollars, but I do in retribution. Iran-backed Hamas executed 23-year-old American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who had dual American-Israeli citizenship, sometime either on August 28 or 29. The Israel Defense Forces or IDF found his corpse along with five other executed hostages in a dark damp […]
DMV Invites The Public to “Through the Decades: DMV Classic Car Show”
This year, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) marks its 100th anniversary. As part of this year’s celebrations, DMV is excited to invite you to join us, the Colonial Rod Club, Kars Unlimited and Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia at our “Through the Decades: DMV Classic Car Show” on Saturday, September 14 at the Covington DMV […]
Rail Authority Gains N-Line Access Allowing Faster Service Expansion to New River Valley
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) has announced it has purchased the Manassas Line from Norfolk Southern Corporation, furthering VPRA’s mission to promote, sustain, and expand the availability of passenger and commuter rail service in the Commonwealth. Through this new agreement, approved last week by VPRA’s Board of Directors, VPRA also gained access to the […]
Roanoke City Negligent in Enforcing Codes and Laws – Businesses Suffer
For the past many weeks, I have been reaching out to Briana Dickerson relating to a homeless issue I am having at my place of business. The address in question is 11 S. Jefferson St, Roanoke VA 24011. I utilize this address for my primary business and I also have three AIRBNB units on the top floors.
Regional Chamber and Kiwanis Club to Host Roanoke City Mayoral Candidate Forum on October 1st
he Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, is excited to announce the Roanoke City Mayoral Candidate Forum, scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024. This important event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., providing a platform for the community to engage with the mayoral candidates ahead […]
FRED FIRST: No Place Home
The good news is that COLUMBIA has been easy to navigate, and our son’s house near the trails has increased our miles per day by a good bit. The bad news is that we are not yet reunited with our possessions still aboard a hot United van in an undisclosed location that is NOT Columbia. […]
National Park Tourism in Virginia Contributes $2.3 Billion to State Economy
New report shows visitor spending supports 21,159 jobs in Virginia The National Park Service reports that 23.3 million visitors to national parks in Virginia spent $1.5 billion in the state in 2023. That spending resulted in 21,159 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $2.3 billion. “I’m so proud that our […]
Roanoke’s Best Online FNP Programs for Career Advancement
Discover the top online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) programs in Roanoke that can help you advance your nursing career. This guide explores the most relevant programs, their benefits, and why they’re a great choice for your professional development. Learn how these programs can enhance your skills and open new career opportunities. For those of you […]
VA Tech / Partners Steer Future of Autonomous Trucking
After four years, a guidebook for the future of autonomous trucking has driven across the finish line. In 2020, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) and 17 partners were awarded a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop a concept of operations. The final report, published in July, includes best practices for the implementation of […]
RANDY HUFF: UGH! And Then Some . . .
I am done with outrage. I think. I indulged my share and more in youth, railing about this or that, taking up various nouveau causes that seemed true enough. I remember once going on and on with a dear teacher about states’ rights as they applied to freedom in commerce. The teacher listened patiently for […]
SERWAN ZANGANA: Teaching American Patriotism Must Be Part of Educational Curriculum
The misperception among some Americans, and indeed, the younger generation regarding nationalism can cause a delusion, and hence, become chaos. In fact, from national born to naturalized citizens, I believe that we are all Americans. Believing in America is a pathway for having a sense of patriotism for the nation of America, which […]
Coalition of Universities / Colleges Making Virginia Cybersecurity Powerhouse
Now in its fifth year of operations, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) is achieving its mission in making Virginia a global leader in cybersecurity and a top destination for federal and industry cybersecurity research. “What makes CCI so successful is that we have 46 institutions of higher learning in Virginia...
Governor / First Lady Announce Expansion of “It Only Takes One” Initiative
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin continue to build on their efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis at CARITAS in Richmond and announced the statewide expansion of It Only Takes One. The It Only Takes One initiative expansion will target additional communities across the Commonwealth that are high substance use areas and […]
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