August 2023 BizNews

Genesis Rail Services Based in Roanoke's East End Shops

The lights are back on in Norfolk Southern’s former shops. The complex east of downtown Roanoke now houses Genesis Rail Services. Not a railroad itself, Genesis Rail Services maintains and builds track, manages derailments and handles heavy civil work on infrastructure such as culverts and bridges.

2023 Small Business Celebration and Awards Ceremony

We all know the secret to any successful community: small businesses. The Roanoke Regional Chamber is hosting the 2023 Small Business Celebration and Awards Ceremony. Nominations are open and winners will be announced on October 19th!

Small Business Award Nominations: https://bit.ly/3Ds6AIS

People's Choice Award Nominations:

https://bit.ly/3DwoWZc

FBRI Spinoff Cairina Inc. Translates Science Into Improved Cancer Treatments

Scientists from the Munson Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute are mapping fluid flow to predict the spread of glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive cancerous brain tumors in adults.

Virginia Ranked #2 as America's Top States for Business

According to CNBC, to rank America’s Top States for Business in 2023, they scored all 50 states on 86 metrics in 10 broad categories of competitiveness. Each category is weighted based on how frequently states use them as a selling point in economic development marketing materials.

Advancing Oncology Innovation: QuickFire Challenge Open to Roanoke-Blacksburg Companies

Do you have an idea that could transform patient outcomes in oncology? Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS, in collaboration with Carilion Clinic Innovation, Verge Alliance (with support from City of Roanoke, VA), and Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center recently launched the Advancing Oncology InnoVAtion QuickFire Challenge; applications are open now until August 11.

Business Spotlight

Brandon Surgical Arts Is Well Underway

Brandon Surgical Arts, the $15 million redevelopment project along Brandon Avenue, has made significant progress over the last two months. The new medical complex, anticipated to open by the end of the year, will be home to Roanoke Oral Surgery and River Ridge Dermatology.

Member One Federal Credit Union Opens Learning and Development Center

City of Roanoke Based Butler Parachutes Systems Inc. Graduates From VALET Program

Fruits and Roots Open Brick-and-Mortar in Downtown Roanoke

The Roanoke Envision Center Celebrates Successful Beginnings

Events

3rd Annual Run for Refugees Registration is Now Open!

The City of Roanoke has partnered with the Roanoke Public Library Foundation for the 3rd annual Roanoke Run for Refugees 5k. This year, all proceeds will benefit Blue Ridge Literacy, a non-profit that offers English, digital and health literacy classes, and other resources to Roanoke’s immigrants and refugees.