Roanoke County Business Partners Newsletter

September 2023: Volume 23, No. 9

 

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.

Restaurant Week Survey

Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton’s Economic Development Departments are currently in the processes of evaluating and re-imagining their restaurant week programming. If you are a restaurant owner, please complete the following survey to provide your feedback:

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Roanoke Region Intern & Early Career Talent Expo

Wednesday, October 4 | 4:30-7:00 PM

Location: Taubman Museum of Art

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Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program Open

The application period for the Fall 2023 Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program grant is now open. Applications close Thursday, Sept 28.

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RoCo Parks and Rec Updates

Food Truck Thursday at Walrond Park - September 7


Food Truck Thursday returns this fall on the first Thursday of September and October at Walrond Park from 11 AM to 2 PM. September 7 food vendors include Hangrcy, Rocky Mount Smokehouse, Roanoke College Food Truck, Star City Sweet Treats and Queen's Vegan Cafe. Visit https://roanokecountyparks.com/685/Food-Truck-Thursdays for more information!

Tavern Stage

Summer Music Series

September 8


The final Tavern Stage Summer Music Series takes place on Friday September 8th at Explore Park's Tavern Stage featuring Christian Q and the Groove! The Brewpub lawn opens at 6 PM with live music from 7 PM to 9 PM. Visit https://roanokecountyparks.com/684/Tavern-Stage-Summer-Music-Series for more event details.

Touch-A-Truck - September 23


Touch-A-Truck returns to Roanoke County's Green Hill park in 2023! See, touch, interact with and learn about dozens of cool vehicles! The free event takes place on Saturday, September 23 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Food vendors and kid's activities will be available as well. Visit https://roanokecountyparks.com/570/Touch-a-Truck-September for the full list of vehicles and event information!

Partners and Programs

Marketing Opportunities with VBR


Being a partner with Virginia's Blue Ridge includes the opportunity to take advantage of additional advertising opportunities. Whether it is online, print, or other campaigns, we will work with you to create a customized, budget-friendly plan that works best for your business. We are offering a number of programs for our partners. To learn more about these programs and more contact Cheryl Morales at cmorles@visitvbr.com.

Save the Date!


Game Changer Week celebrates our innovative ecosystem where participants are inspired by encounters with disruptors from all industries, people of all ages with ideas, the curious looking to learn or invest, and the brightest talent among us.

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2023 LeadHERship Series


On September 19th there is a LeadHERship Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn. Please register at the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce website. Business Coach Katie Beach is the speaker…the talk is on Why Women are Leaving the Workforce.

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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

Library Card Sign-up Month


September is Library Card Sign-up Month. From borrowing books, ebooks, and museum passes to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending story time, a library card helps you do more of what you enjoy. Get a library card and dive into a new hobby. Use your library card to tinker in a maker space and spark your creativity. A library card is your most important tool - it's elemental, really—and everyone should have one! Find out more at rocolibrary.org. New card holders will get a goodie bag throughout the month of September at any Roanoke County Public Library location.

Veterans Appreciation Day

at Catawba Valley Farmers Market


On Thursday September 7th, The Catawba Valley Farmers Market will host Veterans Appreciation Day.

All Veterans will receive a $5 token to spend at the market.


catawbafarmersmarket.com


(540) 772-2069
P.O. Box 29800, Roanoke, VA 24018-0798
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