Roanoke County Business Partners Newsletter

January 2024: Volume 24, No. 1

The E-newsletter of the Roanoke County Economic Development Department is designed to showcase the investments and achievements of our existing business partners. For additional information about doing business in Roanoke County, visit our website.

Top Project of 2023

Roanoke County Economic Development was awarded the Top Project of 2023 by the Virginia Economic Developers Association. Roanoke County's Economic Development Department staff, along with Supervisor Phil North, explain what the 2023 Wells Fargo Bank expansion means for Roanoke County, and the estimated economic impacts to our region. Scott Ramsburg and Roanoke Valley Television (RVTV) did an incredible job with the creative direction and production of the video.

Publix Super Market is coming to Roanoke County

Lionberger Construction's 100th anniversary in Roanoke County

The Board of Supervisors honored Lionberger Construction for its 100th anniversary in Roanoke County. They've played a crucial role in constructing iconic structures like Hotel Roanoke and Collonade I, contributing to our community’s growth. Here's to their next 100 years!

Board of Supervisor Chair Martha Hooker (far right) and Economic Development Director Megan Baker (far right) present the Lionberger family with the proclamation recognizing the company’s 100th anniversary.

Roanoke County Business Anniversaries

The Board of Supervisors approves a resolution recognizing Roanoke County businesses with significant anniversaries in 2023, including:

Celebrating 25 years

Shoe Doctor of Roanoke

AAAA Self Storage

Celebrating 50 years

MKB, REALTORS

Board of Supervisors Chair Martha Hooker and Economic Development Director Megan Baker present local businesses the proclamation honoring their anniversaries of service within Roanoke County.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF The GAUNTLET Class of 2024?

Partners and Programs

INDUSTRY 4.0 "Train the Trainer" Workshop (Jan. 17-19)

The fourth industrial revolution is here and it's called Industry 4.0. Harness the power of technologies such as AI, robotics, additive manufacturing, digitization, and autonomy with a training curriculum FREE from Virginia Tech Engineering and GO Virginia.

Learn More

Upcoming Events

We like to keep you and ourselves busy all year round with diverse opportunities and events that enhance the growth and success of our local business community. We are excited to have lined up such a vast program designed to provide unparalleled value to our members. From networking events to professional development workshops and holiday events, we have something for everyone!

Upcoming Events

Our workshops, events, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable, sharing of ideas, and takeaways to keep things straight.

Upcoming Workshops & Events

The Roanoke Regional Chamber fosters the growth of our members and our community by offering relevant programs and events designed to address business needs, solve business problems and increase opportunities for members.

Upcoming Events

Technology Training Program

Advances Employees' Careers

Are you an employer that wants your employees

to have additional training in their field?

According to LinkedIn, 94% of employees say that would stay at a company longer if it invested in their learning and development. The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board and the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council are working together to help local employees boost their career with a professional certification at no cost. Building skills and earning professional certifications will help employees and organizations grow together.

Learn More

Roanoke Valley Libraries launch new app

Roanoke Valley Libraries (RVL), consisting of libraries in Botetourt County, City of Roanoke, City of Salem, and County of Roanoke, has launched a new app, RVL Mobile, allowing patrons to take a Roanoke Valley Library with them on the go.

RVL Mobile features:

• Digital Library Card

• Catalog Searching

• Manage Library Account and Holds

• View and Register for Library Events

• Mobile Checkout

• Library Hours, Locations, and Services

• Meeting Room Bookings

• Online Learning Resources

With the app, patrons will have a one-stop-shop for library needs, including reading eBooks and eMaterials. The app works on phones and tablets. Download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. For assistance, visit a Roanoke Valley Library near you.

Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge Presents: 2024 Partnership Marketing Summit

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Salem Civic Center

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Keynote Speaker, Dan Roberts, Vice President of Research & Strategy, Virginia Tourism Corporation

Networking Opportunities

Registration is to begin on January 8th, 2024

No registration fee - includes Continental Breakfast & Lunch

For more information regarding the 2024 Partnership Marketing Summit, please reach out to our Director of Community Relations, Cheryl Morales (@cmorales@visitvbr.com).

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