Roanoke County Business Partners Newsletter |
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June 2021: Volume 21, No. 6
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.
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Richfield Living Expands in Catawba |
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Richfield Living celebrated the grand opening ceremony last month for their new 25,000 sq. ft. Town Center on their Salem campus in Catawba. The Town Center features amenities open to both residents and the public, including dining by the lake, a wellness and fitness center, a hair salon, and an integrated chapel – all open to residents and the public!
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Glade Creek Greenway Opened on Arbor Day |
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Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton gathered last month for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for phase II of the Glade Creek Greenway. The greenway will provide a fitness facility for residents, a commuting connection to downtown Vinton, a park for neighbors, and a connection to the wider greenway network, via Tinker Creek and Roanoke River Greenways. When complete, this greenway will connect to Gish Mill and to Vinyard Park in Roanoke County. Currently, parking is available at the Tinker Creek Greenway parking lot on Dale Avenue and on 5th Street.
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Student Talent Resources for Employers |
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Finding the right workers can be challenging. For some roles, student interns and apprentices are a great match — providing assistance now, while connecting with and recruiting potential permanent hires for the future. Several programs in Roanoke County can help businesses find and engage student workers.
Click Here to learn about employer resources for local student talent including internships, apprenticeships, and more.
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Explore More with Roanoke County Parks, Rec & Tourism! |
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Click Here to learn about upcoming Spring activities from Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism
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Splash into summer at Splash Valley Water Park as the 2021 operating season is underway! In 2021, operation will take place Friday through Monday, 11 AM - 7 PM.
Click Here for more information regarding the 2021 season!
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Accepting Public Review for Regional Economic Development |
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The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission (RVARC) is accepting public review for the Region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)until June 13, 2021. You can review the document Here.
Additions to the 2021 CEDS Annual Update include:
Updated demographics; A section summarizing the housing studies for the Alleghany Highlands, Botetourt County, and the RVARC region; An updated Project Package listing; and Set of regional priorities.
The CEDS will be sent to the RVARC Board for consideration at its June 24, 2021 meeting. For more information on the plan, contact Eddie Wells, the Director of Community Development Programs, at ewells@rvarc.org.
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Entrepreneurs Graduate The 2021 GAUNTLET Program |
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The Advancement Foundation's (TAF) GAUNTLET Business Development Program & Competition completed its seventh year and graduated over 150 entrepreneurs! Entrepreneurs from across the region participated in the business development program portion and 55 businesses competed in the competition portion.
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Congratulations to 2021 winner, Candance Monaghan, with Beaver Dam Farm Sunflowers! Beaver Dam Farm Sunflowers was the top Platinum winner and took home a total prize package of $24,000!
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Catawba Valley Farmers Market Gears up for 2021 Season |
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The CVFM will be open on Thursdays from 3 - 6:30 PM at the Catawba Community Center, 4965 Catawba Creek Road (Rt. 779), just off of Rt. 311 in Catawba.
Anyone interested in selling at CVFM should contact Pam Hall at pscatawba@gmail.com or (540) 580-1533.
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CVFM will begin an early celebration of America's 245th birthday by offering the traditional picnic fare of free hot dogs, chips, and bottled water to visitors on Thursday, July 1, from 3 - 5:30 PM, or while supplies last.
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Local Partners Announce New Leadership
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RBTC Names New Executive Director
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council named Erin Burcham as the Council's new Executive Director. Erin is very familiar with Southwest Virginia and joins RBTC from her previous role as Director of Talent Solutions with the Roanoke Regional Partnership. Congratulations, Erin!
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AEP Names New Manager of Economic & Business Development
Whitney Czelusniak is a Southwest Virginia native who joined AEP this year after previously serving in the economic development department with Washington County, Virginia. Whitney is bringing years of exerience in local government and economic devlopment to her new role with AEP. Congratulations, Whitney!
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RRP Names New Director of Marketing
Julia Boas has been with the Roanoke Outside Foundation for seven years and will now take on her new role as the Director of Marketing with RRP. In this role, she will continue to increase visibility and build an economic sector in outdoor recreation, outdoor business, and adventure tourism. Congratulations, Julia!
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Latest in the Roanoke Region |
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Blue Ridge Marathon - Economic Impact Report
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Ironman Needs Volunteers!
The 2021 Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge triathlon is coming to the Roanoke Valley June 6th!
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Free Post-Pandemic Recovery Workshop Series
June 16, 12 - 1:15 PM; July (TBD)
Free workshop series focused on strengthening the Roanoke Region’s ability to develop and implement economic recovery strategies in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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American Rescue Plan Act Helps Businesses Recover |
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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides $1.9 trillion in relief and economic stimulus for those affected by the coronavirus. The new law includes:
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AI for Business - Zoom Event with Roanoke County Public Library
Monday, June 14, 12 PM
This session will focus on how businesses are using AI products to solve problems and engage customers with groundbreaking technology.
Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning
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Roanoke Higher Ed Center - Summer Open House
Thursday, June 3, 4 - 6 PM
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What's Next - RoCo's Book Discussion Group
Friday, June 25 - 12 PM via Zoom
Ethan Kross - Chatter: The Voice in our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It
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BR Parkway - Roanoke River Bridge Rehab Project
National Park Service officials announced the full closure of Roanoke River Bridge, at Milepost 114.7, on the Blue Ridge Parkway for a major rehabilitation project.
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New Tool to Make Self-Guided Bike Tours Easier
RIDE Solutions announced the launch of a new tool, Ride With GPS, a free downloadable app for iOS and Android, designed to make bicycling safer and easier in the Roanoke Valley.
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Events, Workshops, and Resources
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Virginia Western Offers Training Opportunities |
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Summer 2021 Heavy Equipment Operator training
Click Here for all courses offered in the VWCC School of Career and Corporate Training
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Become a competitive candidate with Virginia Western Community College's academic and certification programs. View the Project Management and SHRM prep courses below, and see all course offerings here.
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Roanoke County Business Partners on RVTV |
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On this month’s show, we visit Richfield Living on their Salem campus in Catawba to celebrate the grand opening of their new Town Center. Then we speak with a 2020 GAUNTLET winner, Roanoke Disc Golf Club, to hear how the Club has been doing since graduating from the business development competition. Finally, we speak with Shannon Dominguez (The Advancement Foundation), 2020 Platinum GAUNTLET winner, GermZAPP, and the 2021 Platinum GAUNTLET winner, Beaver Dam Farm Sunflowers, to learn more about the program after completing their 7th annual cohort.
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(540) 772-2069
P.O. Box 29800, Roanoke, VA 24018-0798
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