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June 2023: Volume 23, 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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Business Appreciation Month | |
Thank you to all of our businesses in Roanoke County for making Business Appreciation Month incredible. Throughout this month, we've had the privilege of visiting with several of our businesses. Their resilience in the face of challenges, commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative business models, and unwavering support for our community have been truly inspiring. Our businesses are the backbone of the community, and we are so glad they choose to do business in Roanoke County. As we conclude Business Appreciation Month, let us carry this sense of gratitude and momentum throughout the rest of the year. | |
The Board of Supervisors approves a proclamation declaring May 2023 as Business Appreciation Month in Roanoke County. Joseph Kingma, General Manager of Medeco Security Locks (center), accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Roanoke County business community. Economic Development Director Megan Baker (left) and Board of Supervisors Chair Martha Hooker (right) presented the proclamation. | |
Roanoke County Public Schools 2023 Student Registered Apprenticeship Signing Event | |
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Check out this Roanoke County Public Schools recap of the regional Registered Apprentice Signing Day at a Salem Red Sox game on Friday, May 5. The first pitch was thrown by the Golden Apple Teacher of the Year award winner for 2023.
The Student Registered Apprenticeship program is a regional program and joint partnership involving three public school systems – Roanoke County, Salem, and Roanoke City. Students are hired by participating businesses and work part-time to earn industry-recognized credentials and learn specific workplace skills.
The Student Apprenticeship Program is managed by the Department of Labor and Industry in Virginia and offers a work-based learning experience for 16- to 18-year-old students. Through the apprenticeship program, students can learn many skills all while earning a paycheck, high school credit, and an industry credential that means they could go straight into the workforce after high school graduation. For students, apprenticeships can lead to careers. For employers, apprenticeships can help companies train future workers and fill open jobs.
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KlariVis wins Leading Small Tech Company award at
TechNite 2023
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The Leading Small Tech Company award recognizes a Roanoke or New River Valley company committed to advancing the region’s technology community and demonstrating excellence in people, programs, and projects within its industry.
Roanoke County based KlariVis is an enterprise dashboard and analytics tool designed by bankers for bankers to provide critical, actionable insights to empower strategic decision making. Founded by CPA Kim Snyder, KlariVis provides advanced report capabilities, offering a unique, holistic view of the entire organization in easy to digest, multidimensional views. Read more.
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Lobo Learning was founded in August of 2021 and officially launched in April 2022.
They set out on a mission to efficiently provide high-quality instructional design and e-learning development services to companies of any size, in any industry that engage learners, change behavior, and achieve business goals.
In collaboration with their clients, Lobo Learning seeks to design and develop custom learning experiences that stick with their audiences and produce the desired learning outcomes.
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RoCo Parks and Rec Updates | |
Food Truck Thursday at Green Hill Park - June 1
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is hosting Food Truck Thursdays at Green Hill Park on June 1, July 6 and August 3 from 11 AM to 2 PM. June 1 food vendors include Buddy's BBQ, Empanada Nirvana, L.A.'s Wings and Things, RC Food Truck, Charlee Tropical Italian Ice and Star City Sweet Treats. Visit https://roanokecountyparks.com/685/Food-Truck-Thursdays for more information!
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Artisan Saturday at Explore Park - June 3
Watch local artisans demonstrate their craft and enjoy free family activities at Explore Park on Saturday, June 3 from 10 AM to 2 PM! Raku Pottery demonstrations, Kids Created Craft Market and Twin Creeks Brewpub will also be open during the event! Visit https://roanokecountyparks.com/662/Artisan-Saturday for more event details.
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Tavern Stage
Summer Music Series
May 12 - September 8
Explore Park and Twin Creeks Brewpub have partnered to present a new summer music series at Explore Park! The Tavern Stage Summer Music Series will take place on the second Friday of each month from May to September at Explore Park's new Tavern Stage. 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 information.
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T-Rex Trail at Explore Park
Travel back-in-time again this summer at Explore Park's T-Rex Trail! Visitors will experience the sights and sound of 19 animatronic dinosaurs including a stegosaurus, velociraptor, triceratops and tyrrannosaurus rex, as well as a dino dig pit, new storyline, trail layout and new photo ops for 2023! The trail will operate Tuesday to Sunday this summer starting Saturday, May 27th.
Visit https://roanokecountyparks.com/665/T-Rex-Trail to purchase tickets and event details!
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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. | |  |
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. | |
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The Catawba Valley Farmers Market announces Kids Day June 22 sponsored by Roanoke County Public Libraries.
The Catawba Valley Farmers market will have many fun activities beginning at 3PM. Come try out the new playground and free ice cream for kids 16 and under.
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On June 13 the Salem-RoCo Chamber is hosting the 4th installment of our LeadHERship Luncheon Series at HopeTree Family Services. Dr. Challen Mabry will be our guest speaker and the topic will be ‘Mastering Emotional Intelligence’. Members and non-members are invited to attend. Registration is required and space is limited. | | |
Clean Valley Council’s mission is to encourage environmental stewardship and lead the way towards a sustainable tomorrow by educating and inspiring those around us. |
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Summer Reading Programs are for all ages! Registration opens June 2, 2023 and to complete the program, just read three books. Want to keep reading? Go for it! The more books you read, the more entries you will receive for our fun end of the summer prize drawings. | |
Join us for an exciting night of networking, pitching, and celebrating our Spring 2023 Cohort! | |
(540) 772-2069
P.O. Box 29800, Roanoke, VA 24018-0798
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