Roanoke County Business Partners Newsletter |
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March 2022: Volume 22, No. 3
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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Lowe's to Build a Distribution Center in West County |
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Lowe's recently announced the development of a 60,000-square-foot distribution center in Roanoke County’s Valley TechPark on Technology Drive in West Roanoke County near Dixie Caverns. The $11 million project is expected to create 70 jobs, including hourly and management opportunities.
The goal, according to a Lowe’s spokesman, is building a delivery network to coordinate deliveries at a market level and allow the supply chain and stores to operate more efficiently. This facility will serve as a delivery terminal for last-mile delivery of bulky items such as appliances, riding mowers, grills, and patio furniture. Learn more on the March episode of Roanoke County Business Partners.
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Homeplace Property Hits the Market |
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The iconic former Homeplace property in Roanoke County is available for lease. Representatives for the property are excited to bring a high-quality experience to the Catawba Valley for residents and visitors to the area. This beloved farmhouse sits on a scenic property on Catawba Valley Drive in proximity to hiking trails and other outdoor recreation opportunities.
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Roanoke County Economic Development has published the 2021 Economic Development Year in Review.
This report highlights the many achievements from the business community in 2021 and recognizes the accomplishments that help position Roanoke County for further economic success. Inside you will find new business developments, redevelopment projects, strategic planning goals, and more.
View the 2021 Year in Review Here.
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Alt Offices is Open in Vinton |
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Alt Offices, a locally-owned co-working space, recently opened in the Town of Vinton to provide turn-key office solutions for small businesses and teleworkers. Alt Offices offers an array of co-working space options that can help fit your specific needs with amenities such as a private mailbox, a shared color laser printer, dedicated parking, and more. Alt Offices is located at 1337 Hardy Road in Vinton. You can also find Alt Offices at their recently opened 4533 Brambleton Avenue location, offering over a dozen private offices available for short- or long-term rental. Learn more about Alt Offices on the March episode of Roanoke County Business Partners.
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Restaurant Week(s) 2022 is a wrap! |
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Roanoke County Restaurant Week(s) 2022 has come to a close this season. We'd like to give a resounding 'thank you' to our restaurant community and our citizens who help support our restaurant community. Even though restaurant Week(s) is over for 2022, we still encourage you to eat (and shop!) local from our fantastic small businesses, |
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Business News in Cave Spring |
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Wine Gourmet, Medmont Mercantile Ribbon-cutting
Wine Gourmet is celebrating their expansion re-opening as well as the grand opening of Medmont Mercantile at Promenade Park on March 9 from 12 - 1 PM.
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The Veganaire is Open in The Shoppes at West Village
The Veganaire, a new locally-owned vegan dining option is now open and is bringing new dishes to the Roanoke County restaurant scene.
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Jersey Mike's is Now Open at Tanglewood
Jersey Mike's Subs has opened at the beginning of this month in one of the newly-developed outparcel building at Tanglewood Mall.
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US Cellular Opens in Hollins |
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US Cellular held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new location in the Hollins area.
You can find US Cellular at 7000 Peters Creek Road.
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Local Businesses Named Best of the Blue Ridge |
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Congratulations to the Roanoke County and Town of Vinton businesses featured in the 2022 Best of the Blue Ridge by Blue Ridge Outdoors.
Click Here to see Virginia's Blue Ridge businesses that made the list.
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RCPS Career & Technical Education Highlights |
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Roanoke County Economic Development partnered with Roanoke County Public Schools to develop a brochure highlighting the benefits and capabilities of Career & Technical Education (CTE) in our educational institutions.
This brochure explains what CTE is and how students, employers, and the greater Roanoke County community can take advantage of resources such as the Burton Center for Arts & Technology (BCAT). Employers can also use the Burton Center as a talent pipeline, especially through the Registered Apprenticeship program. Did you know that 3 industry sectors requiring CTE are among Roanoke's largest economic drivers? Learn this and more in the brochure!
Download the tri-fold brochure Here
Learn more about BCAT and CTE Here
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Seeking Input for Virginia's Triple Crown Plan |
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Share your thoughts on Visitor Use Management for the Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail managers would like to hear from you on issues and potential solutions for visitor use management and resource protection for the A.T. segment that includes Dragon’s Tooth, McAfee Knob, and Tinker Cliffs. Virtual meetings will take place on March 9 at 5:30 PM and on March 17 at 10:30 AM. To learn more, visit the project storymap. Between March 1 and March 31, please share your thoughts with the planning team by going to the project webpage and clicking on “Open for Comment.”
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Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces New Funding Programs |
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Virginia Tourism Corporation opened three funding programs: the VTC Recovery Marketing Leverage Grant Program, and two new programs: the Virginia Special Events and Festivals program, and the Virginia DMO Marketing Grant Program. All three funding programs will close on March 8, 2022. Awards should be made by April 15, 2022. Preliminary information on these funding programs can be found Here.
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419 Town Center Design Public Input |
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March 10, 5-7 PM, South County Library
Join Roanoke County Planning to review and provide comments on the proposed design guidelines, including: a framework plan, character districts, regional multi-modal connections, and street design.
Contact Philip Thompson, Director of Planning, with questions: (540) 772-2029
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VWCC Career and Corporate Training Offers Credentials |
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VWCC Career and Corporate Training offers Festo, Snap-On, AWS and NIMS credentials
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G3 is a state-wide funding program that helps severely reduce the costs for in-demand program fields throughout the Virginia Community College System.
Learn more about the G3 Program and how to enroll Here.
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International Trade and Innovation Resources for Businesses |
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Export Readiness Assessment
The Export Readiness Assessment is a custom-programmed quiz that is designed to provide feedback to a company to let them know where they are on the export spectrum and to provide an easy way for our own International Trade team to “qualify” companies for our programs/services.
Strategies for Mitigating Supply Chain Risks Webinar Series
As global supply chain disruptions continue, it is more important now than ever to understand the fundamentals of supply chain management and gain control over the factors you are able.
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International Trade
The Virginia SBDC International Business Development Program works with Virginia-based firms to enhance their global success. Our Certified Global Business Professionals provide confidential counseling, training, and customized research to help companies mitigate risks, prioritize markets, identify financing, and grow export sales.
Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program (ICAP)
ICAP helps Virginia-based technology and innovation-driven startups on their path to success. ICAP works with startups to provide support along their entire journey towards scaling – from the early idea stage, all the way through working on Series A level of funding.
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OSHA 10 Training
March 7 (9:30AM-4PM)
March 15 (9:30 am-4PM)
$195.00/Student
10 Hour training topics include:
- Introduction to OSHA
- OSHA Focus Four
- Falls
- Electrocutions
- more
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Salem-Roanoke County Chamber Events
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Virginia's Blue Ridge News
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Preparing for IRONMAN 2022 - Tips and Tools for Small Businesses to Capitalize for Increased Sales (March 23, 9:30 AM) - Register Here
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The NEW 2022 Official Visitor’s Guide of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is now available. Be a #Trailsetter - View the Guide Here
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Workshops & Resources
Upcoming Roanoke Regional SBDC events include:
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VCW Blue Ridge Updates
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VCW Blue Ridge is offering FREE professional development workshops beginning March 8 (12:30PM) via Zoom - Register Here
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March hiring event: March 31 (1-4PM) employers can contact Danielle Hart to register
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CVFM Returning in May
The Catawba Valley Ruritan Club will sponsor The Catawba Valley Farmers Market in 2022.
The CVFM will open on May 5, 2022 at 3PM
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Roanoke County Business Partners on RVTV |
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This month, we speak with Jill Loope, Director of Economic Development in Roanoke County, about the recently announced 60,000 sq. ft. Lowe’s distribution center coming to the County. Next, we speak with Mitchell Tyler of Alt Offices to hear how his newly-opened co-working space is a timely addition for employees and entrepreneurs in the Town of Vinton. Finally, we hear from Megan Cronise, Transportation Planning Administrator for Roanoke County, about the Route 460 Study and what it means for transportation along the corridor.
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(540) 772-2069
P.O. Box 29800, Roanoke, VA 24018-0798
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