Liberty Trust Hotel Holds Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting |
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Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea prepares to cut ribbon at the May 3 event. |
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Located at 101 S. Jefferson Street in downtown Roanoke, The Liberty Trust Hotel is Roanoke’s first boutique hotel and features seven stories with 54 rooms overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The restored former bank building is on the National Historic Register and is one of four Virginia properties bearing the Preferred Hotels & Resorts designation representing the finest and most diverse global portfolio of independent hotels and independent hotel experiences with renowned quality standards measured by yearly anonymous on-site inspections carried out by professional third-party experts. |
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Woods Rogers and Vandeventer Black to Merge, Forming Virginia-Based Powerhouse Law Firm |
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Virginia law firms Woods Rogers and Vandeventer Black announced plans to merge this year. From left to right, current leadership includes Woods Rogers President Daniel Summerlin, Woods Rogers Chair Victor Cardwell, Woods Rogers Chief Financial Officer Autumn Visser, Vandeventer Black Managing Partner Michael Sterling, Vandeventer Black Executive Board Member Deborah Casey, and Vandeventer Black Executive Director Paul Julius (Photos provided by Woods Rogers and Vandeventer Black). |
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Two of Virginia’s most highly respected law firms, Woods Rogers and Vandeventer Black, have entered into a formal agreement to merge, creating a regional powerhouse to be known as Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. With the intent of operating as a combined firm as quickly as possible, firm leaders are moving forward to finalize the organizational structure and execute integration plans. The new Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black will become one of Virginia’s largest law firms with more than 130 attorneys and a total workforce of more than 250 people.
“Mutual respect, cooperation, community leadership and an unwavering dedication to client service are deeply rooted traits our firms have in common,” said Daniel Summerlin, President of Woods Rogers. “We share a vision with Vandeventer Black for the future of our business and look forward to bringing our collective talent and a wider range of specialties to clients as we grow stronger together.”
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Featured BizLink
Roanoke’s economic landscape has changed drastically over the last 10 years. Our train town has transitioned to a brain town and the future continues to be bright. Cardinal News Editor Dwayne Yancey captures the changing landscape nicely in a recent edition of the publication's Opinion.
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Roanoke’s Ed Hall honored with 2022 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy |
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Jane Sandel, Ed Hall and Dr. Robert H. Sandel |
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Founder of the Roanoke-based real estate firm Hall Associates, Inc., Edwin C. “Ed” Hall of Roanoke, Va., has received the 16th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. He was nominated for the award by Virginia Western Community College.
“Ed’s support of the College is nothing short of a partnership,” said Virginia Western President Dr. Robert H. Sandel. “He has taken the time to get to know our students and their needs. He’s now shared that commitment with his family, which will only magnify his overall impact to the College.”
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Carilion Clinic receives $1 million gift to help employees advance their careers |
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“This gift makes a profound statement about the value of education and its potential to transform lives through new opportunities while meeting urgent staffing needs,” said Nancy Howell Agee, president and chief executive officer. “We’re grateful to these donors who came forward at just the right time.”
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Roanoke Capital Access Fund for City of Roanoke
Small Local Businesses Now Available
Roanoke Economic Development Authority Partners with
Freedom First Federal Credit Union offering loans to city businesses
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The City of Roanoke’s Economic Development Authority “EDA” is pleased to announce a partnership with Freedom First offering Roanoke City licensed businesses the opportunity to apply for a business loan through the Roanoke Capital Access Fund.
In order to apply, City of Roanoke businesses must hold a current business license, must utilize accelerator and mentoring programs including the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program “RAMP”, the Advancement Foundation’s Gauntlet, or the Roanoke Small Business Development Center, and must be entrepreneurs, businesses and/or higher education professionals working to create opportunities and success in research, healthcare and technology.
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Class of 2022: A match made in Army Greens
A Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student follows a military path to marriage and a residency program.
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Dawn Wright Ullmann (left) and husband, Andy Ullmann, met during training in the U.S. Army and were married before completing medical school in order to apply for a couples residency match. Photo by Ryan Anderson for Virginia Tech. |
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For Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student Dawn Wright Ullmann, the most critical moment to ensure she secured her dream residency was saying the two words she will remember for the rest of her life. It was when she said “I do” in a non-descript townhouse in Springfield, Virginia.
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Biotech industry seeks push forward
from Virginia Business
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L to R: Marc Nelson, Roanoke economic development director; Erin Burcham, Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council director; Amy White, Virginia Western Community College dean of Science, Technology and Mathematics; Brett Malone, Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center president and CEO. Photo by Don Petersen. |
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With more than $25 million, nearly all taxpayer money, a collaborative partnership of government, business and nonprofit organizations plans to build an accelerator for biotech startups in the Roanoke Valley.
Supporters say the initiative will create 250 jobs through 25 new startups over five years, generating $20 million in annual salaries as 30,000 square feet of former Carilion Clinic pediatrics space (the location has not yet been made public) is transformed into labs, innovation studios and office space.
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Spotlight on Business
Cardinal Bicycle - Celebrating Bike Month in May!
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Happy Bike Month! Not only does May bring us flowers, it gives us an entire month to celebrate all that the bike is to us. Biking is freedom, transportation, recreation and essential to our happiness and well-being each day. This is our month to connect as cyclists through weekly group rides or community events and races. There is something for every rider. To celebrate, Cardinal Bicycle offers a new sale every weekend to get you looking fresh and back in the saddle.
As the number one rated bicycle shop in Roanoke, Virginia since 1988, and in business since 1977, most people in southwest Virginia have heard about Cardinal Bicycle. There’s much to know about us, but we think that the most important thing is this:
Wherever your ride takes you - whether on the greenway for the first time, or preparing for your next century ride - we are there to support you and your love of cycling. We have a passion for riding and what bikes can do for us individually and for our community. Whether you’re a beginner who’s just trying to figure it all out or an advanced cyclist with years of experience, we want to be along for the ride with you. That’s why we have a vast selection of some of the best bicycle brands, and that’s why we have a dedicated, knowledgeable staff who can’t wait to share what they know with you. We invite you to stop by and find out yourself why we’re Roanoke’s favorite bike shop.
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Roanoke River Wins USA TODAY 10Best Award
Blueway in Virginia's Blue Ridge named "Best Urban Kayaking Spot"
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The Roanoke River's unique proximity to downtown Roanoke as well as popular local parks, outfitters and trails, makes it an exciting metro mountain adventure in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. More than just a kayaking destination, the 45-mile blueway ranges from flatwater to Class II rapids as it flows through the region, offering tubing, fishing, birding and wildlife sightseeing nearly year-round.
With its beautiful mountain setting and easy accessibility, the Roanoke River Blueway is a great way to experience the outdoors in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
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Interested in a new job?
Virginia Tech is actively searching for essential positions. To learn more about available career opportunities, click below.
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The City of Roanoke Department of Economic Development is on Facebook and Instagram! Please "like" or "follow" us today!
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Check it Out!
City Owned Available Property
The City of Roanoke has a variety of properties available for acquisition, including existing buildings (as available) and buildable sites. Proposals for these properties must be approved by Council and must be submitted to the City of Roanoke Department of Economic Development.
For more information on available properties and the proposal process, please visit the links below:
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Upcoming Training and Events |
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JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION OF
BLACK SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
Recognizing and Celebrating the Contributions of Black Scientists and Engineers
June 17, 2022
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Room M203, 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, Virginia
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Thursday, May 12, 2022
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Virtual Workshop
Thursday, May 12, 2022
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Thursday, May 19, 2022
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Marketing Series: Canva 101
Monday, May 23, 2022
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Virtual Workshop
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Virtual Workshop
Thursday, June 2, 2022
2:00 - 3:30 PM
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For additional events, workshops and resources, click here!
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May 31 @ 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Virtual Pitch & Polish clinics provide a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a team of regional mentors who want to help them polish their presentation, provide feedback on their business model, and connect them with the resources they need to grow.
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Delta Dental Party in Elmwood Returning for 2022
The best beach party in the valley is back! We are excited to announce Delta Dental of Virginia as the new title sponsor for Party in Elmwood, which will return for 2022 bringing 19 weeks of outdoor, live music to Elmwood Park. The season takes place every Thursday from 5:30 – 8:30 pm in Elmwood Park and runs from May 19 through September 22. Admission to each concert is just $5 and children under 12 are free. Season passes are available for $85, and the deadline to purchase is May 1.
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