Roanoke County Business Partners Newsletter |
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June 2022: Volume 22, 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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RBTC TechNite Recognizes Innovation Across Regions |
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Photo credit to Whitney Showalter Photography
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Congratulations to the 2022 award winners from Roanoke County
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P1 Technologies, Leading Tech Company
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Ticket Spicket, Rising Star Award
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Kathy Claytor, Ruby Award
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KlariVis, Leading Tech Company (nominated)
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Dr. Susheela Shanta (BCAT), STEM-H Educator Award (nominated)
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Kathy Claytor, Delta Dental |
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Registered Apprenticeship Showcase & Signing Day |
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Jason Suhr, Director of CTE with RCPS, announces the student apprentices |
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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Chairman Paul Mahoney congratulates Roanoke County's new General Services apprentice |
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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors cheer on the 2022 cohort of student apprentices |
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New Businesses in Cave Spring |
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Business Updates at Tanglewood
Blaze Pizza is now open at Tanglewood in the outparcels facing Route 419. Blaze Pizza uses fresh, made-from-scratch dough with healthful, artisanal ingredients on their assembly where you can choose any topping to make your perfect pizza. Chili's is currently under construction and Popeye's construction is beginning very soon as their permits have been issued.
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Grand Opening for New Gym on Brambleton
M-Power Fitness is a new gym opening on Brambleton Avenue in the former Titan Fit Roanoke space. M-Power can accommodate gym-goers from cardio enthusiasts to powerlifters. Join M-Power and the Southwest Virginia Diverse Chamber of Commerce on June 11 at 11 AM at 3719 Brambleton Avenue for the grand opening ceremony. Learn more about the grand opening Here.
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Last month we highlighted large and small businesses across Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton for Business Appreciation Month in Virginia. We thank the entire business community for their contributions to Roanoke County's economic development! Check out our Business Spotlights of companies across the County Here.
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Roanoke County staff member Marshall Stanley (R) and TAF president Annette Patterson (L) pictured with Gauntlet graduate, Traci Crigger, of Luna Fe LLC in Roanoke County. |
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Congratulations to the Gauntlet class of 2022! A record $450,000 in cash and in-kind support was raised this year for the entrepreneurs. The class of 2022 Gauntlet entrepreneurs will create 263 jobs, they have purchased $760,000 in real estate, are leasing $502,000 in commercial spaces, and are creating taxable profits of $3.3 million! 11 businesses based in Roanoke County participated in the program, each walking away with business development resources. If you want to get involved in the Gauntlet or The Advancement Foundation (TAF)- as an entrepreneur, a mentor or a sponsor please reach out to Gauntlet@TheAdvancementFoundation.org. Learn more about this year's program on the June episode of Roanoke County Business Partners.
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If you were unable to attend the G3 Online Workshop, you can still access the resources from the workshop below:
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Tuition for Virginia residents could be FREE – paid for by extensive grants!
Many VWCC Career & Corporate Training courses are VA Ready eligible – a $1,000 award when you gain the credential!
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Transportation Cluster Sees Innovation in the Valleys |
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Economic Development Administration, Michele Chang, led a conversation at Volvo with Virginia Tech leading a coalition that aims to increase U.S. global competitiveness and combat climate change by accelerating the adoption of electric and automated vehicles.
The Virginia Tech coalition, one of 60 finalists for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, seeks to catalyze job creation and economic growth by supporting the transportation and logistics cluster in Southern and Southwest Virginia
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) visited the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute last month to see the university-led effort to make Southwest and Southern Virginia a hub for transportation innovation. Virginia Tech was recently announced as a winner of a federal Economic Development Administration grant for this initiative. 60 finalists out of an initial pool of 529 applications that advanced to Phase 2 of the federal Economic Development Administration’s Regional Challenge. Twenty to 30 of the bids are expected to be awarded implementation funding of up to $100 million each.
photo credit to Virginia Tech
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ROA Expands Airtravel Service |
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Delta Air Lines begins non-stop service from New York – LaGuardia to ROA on June 6, 2022. This service will provide the region a choice in carriers as American Airlines also serves the route.
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RoCo Parks and Rec Spring Updates |
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See all events and activities at Explore Park Here!
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2022 Treetop Quest Summer Season
Soar into Summer at Treetop Quest at Explore Park! We have two new Chick Pea courses for ages 4-6, and choose your own adventure with Course 2A extension! Book your aerial adventure Here!
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Splash Valley at Green Ridge
Splash into the fun this summer at Splash Valley! The water park is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM this summer! Visit Here for more information!
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Explore Park T-Rex Trail
Travel back-in-time this summer at Explore Park's T-Rex Trail! Open Thursday to Tuesday, the trail features 18 animatronic dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods! Visit Here to book your roaring adventure!
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Roanoke River Wins USA Today 10Best Award
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Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 is Back |
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The Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 is back in Virginia's Blue Ridge and is welcoming 2,500 athletes to Roanoke this year! The event begins Friday, June 3 with athlete check-in and the triathlon begins on Sunday, June 5. The race will take place across the region and could affect business hours and/or travel routes, so click Here to learn more about the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 and its schedule.
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Career Development Resources |
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Launched in April 2022, the “Your Career > Your Future” newsletter features timely articles and insights from the Career Experts Group members and newsletter contributing writers.
The Career Experts Group members and newsletter contributing writers are a consortium of certified, highly experienced coaches, resume writers, brand leaders, and diversity consultants. Each month, you’ll receive the latest information on hot career topics and trends, including accessing the hidden job market, creating your personal brand, and writing a winning LinkedIn profile. And that’s just for starters.
If you have questions about a specific career-related topic, you can Ask the Experts. Click here to submit your questions to our experts. Click here to sign up for the monthly newsletter.
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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.
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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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Selling to the Commonwealth Webinar
Save the date for August 10 for a webinar explaining the eVa platform. This session will provide a high-level overview of the Commonwealth's purchasing process, including purchasing policies that affect how buyers use the eVA system to "Shop" and the eVA tools used by our buying community. You'll also get a guided tour of the eVA website.
The webinar is FREE but advance registration is required Here
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Workshops & Resources
Upcoming Roanoke Regional SBDC events include:
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Catawba Valley Farmers Market Updates
The CVFM is officially open at the Catawba Community Center (4965 Catawba Creek Road) on Thursday from 3 - 6:30 PM.
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The Catawba Valley Farmers Market will feature novelist Rachel Nicole Edwards on June 9.
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Kids Day, sponsored by Roanoke County Libraries, happens on June 16.
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Local Artisans are invited to participate in the market on June 30.
You can find more farmers markets in Roanoke County and around our region Here
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The Blue Ridge Parkway is Open for the 2022 Season
Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds, picnic areas, and visitor centers opened with full services for the 2022 visitor season over Memorial Day weekend. The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the largest designed landscapes in the country, providing visitors with a wide variety of opportunities to experience southern Appalachian nature, history, and culture
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RCPS Career & Technical Education Highlights
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. Employers can also use the Burton Center as a talent pipeline, especially through the Registered Apprenticeship program.
Download the tri-fold brochure Here
Learn more about BCAT and CTE Here
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Green Film Festival
Clean Valley Council is hosting the Green Film Festival on June 8 and 9, 2022. To further its mission of fostering environmental stewardship through education, CVC will highlight films that explore environmental challenges and opportunities at both local and global levels.
Films will be screened from 8 -10:30 PM on June 8 and 9, at the beautiful Penthouse at Center in the Square (located in the heart of downtown Roanoke, at 1 Market Square, SE, 6th Floor). Doors open at 7 PM for food and drinks. Wine and beer will be available for purchase.
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Roanoke County Business Partners on RVTV |
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This month, we celebrate student apprentices signing with local companies in the 2022 Registered Apprenticeship S howcase. Then we hear from Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Chairman Paul Mahoney in a Development by District segment highlighting the Cave Siring area. Finally, we wrap up the 2022 Gauntlet program and speak with Annette Patterson, President of The Advancement Foundation, and the winners from this year’s cohort.
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P.O. Box 29800, Roanoke, VA 24018-0798
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