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NEW MEMBERS Welcome to the Chamber 👋

Aspire Leadership Consulting Brightview Health Clean of Hearts LLC Colleen's Martial Art Corner, LLC ColleenBurns.net Covenant Real Estate Services Emily Mangus Interiors, Inc Green Home Solutions of Roanoke Hustle Haven LLC Katie Beach Consulting The Lester Group The Liberty Trust Your Life Matters Empowerment Alliance, Inc. MAD DATA Mountain City Realty & Auction, LLC Panda Express Queenpin Acupuncture Ride Source Southwest Native LLC Stahl Fitness LLC

VBR SERIES Limited seats remain | Get yours today 🎫

Our 2nd Annual Virginia's Blue Ridge Series, Presented by Ridge View Bank, continues next Tuesday, April 12. Don't miss the State of Transportation, sponsored by The Town of Vinton! Registration closes TOMORROW at EOD. Tickets are $50.00 for members and only FOUR remain. A panel of experts will discuss regional transportation, including I-81 improvements, efforts to boost air travel, and more. The panel includes: Moderator: Mimi Coles, VP of Marketing & Business Development at Permatile Concrete Products Company Panelists: Delegate Terry Austin, 19th District in the VA House of Representatives Raymond D. Smoot, Jr., Chair of the Go Virginia Region 2 Council Mike Stewart, Executive Director at Roanoke Regional Airport Commission

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UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE EVENT Hear from local legislators at Legislative Wrap-Up 📜

What's the best way to understand what went down during Virginia's 2022 General Assembly Session? Asking legislators to tell us in their own words. Our annual Legislative Wrap-Up, Presented by Appalachian Power, is on Tuesday, April 19, and we expect to learn more about major issues discussed in Richmond. Legislative Wrap-Up includes a moderated and robust Q&A session and updates from invited legislators.

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NEW EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT 2022 Economic & Workforce Summit 💼

We're pleased to announce a new event in the Chamber's program of work: the 2022 Economic & Workforce Summit, Presented by Virginia Western Community College.  Make plans to join us on May 24 from 8:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m. in the Whitman Theatre at Virginia Western Community College to explore local and state economic, business, and workforce trends. Speakers will provide insights that will allow you to maximize your business' growth and success in 2022 and beyond.   The day will include multiple keynote speakers, breakout sessions, a continental breakfast, and a takeaway lunch.  We will release more information about speakers and topics soon.

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CHAMBER NEWS Ribbon Cutting Recap ✂️

Panda Express 4458 Electric Rd. Roanoke, VA Congratulations, Brian Soriano and team, on the grand opening of Panda Express in Tanglewood. Be sure to stop by and support them soon. It's delicious! 😋

LAT Dentistry 1115 Piedmont St SE, Roanoke, VA Congratulations, Dr. Lindsay Thorn, on the grand opening of your new dental office! The dentist doesn't have to be scary: how do massage chairs and noise-canceling headphones sound?

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