Here are the nominations for the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 2010 Business Awards:
We are proud to announce the categories and nominations for the 2010 Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Awards
Chamber Volunteer of the Year
There’s a lively discussion on this topic taking place on this post on our political blog, the Blue Ridge Caucus.
The current sentiment seems to be running toward: No, there’s not enough parking. And the parking should be free. And because it’s not, the commenters opt to shop someplace other than downtown.
Join the conversation here.
The law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle, which has an office in Roanoke, has formed a group to offer legal services to community banks. Here is a press release from the firm:
The management team of the law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle announced today that it has formed the Community Banking Group to serve the needs of community banks.
“We are excited to offer legal services tailored to community banks,” said Eric W. Iskra, Spilman’s Member in Charge of Client Relations. “We have closely followed the growth trend of smaller banks and financial services providers for several years, and we see this sector as a real driving force in the economy of the Mid-Atlantic Inland Basin.” Read more »
Twenty-two Virginia teachers received a total of $11, 272 to fund classroom projects. through U.S. Cellular’s “Calling All Teachers” campaign. Here is a press release from the wireless carrier:
More than 20 teachers in Virginia received the exciting news from U.S. Cellular that their classroom projects had been funded through the company’s Calling All Teachers campaign. For a second year, the wireless carrier partnered with philanthropic website DonorsChoose.org to fund $1 million in creative and impactful classroom projects submitted by public school teachers. The donation of $11,272 will benefit more than 3,400 students in Virginia. Read more »
Condos at The Pointe in Mariners Landing are now available for interval ownership. Here is a press release from Word Marketing:
The University of Virginia’s Engaging the Mind Public Lecture Series, offered by the Alumni Education program in the Office of Engagement, is coming to Wise. Here is a press release from the Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center:
Southwest Virginia Series
Presented in partnership with The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Office of Economic Development
Join us for an engaging case study discussion with a University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business professor, a networking reception, and a lecture on career management!
Gregory Fairchild, Associate Professor, Business Administration, U.Va. Darden School of Business; Executive Director, Tayloe Murphy Center Read more »
The vendor who has sold his “healthy stuff” cakes on the Roanoke City Market has now opened his own store in Grandin. Food writer Lindsey Nair has details on her Fridge Magnet food blog.
Gov. Bob McDonnell paid an impromptu visit to the executive committee of the state’s tobacco commission Monday to make a pitch for grant funding to help Virginia lure a biotechnology company.
The governor gave the impression that he’s going all out to lure a biotechnology company to the state after a visit to California’s Silicon Valley.
“This is a particular opportunity that uses some very interesting technology that will be very helpful across the scale in the tobacco region to provide jobs for agriculture but also to provide some very significant and very high paying jobs in the biotech area,” McDonnell said.
We have more details on our Blue Ridge Caucus political blog.
The Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce shares these photos from its recent After Hours event.
You can share your business news and photos at ticker@roanoke.com (note our new email address.)
Kyle Richardson will open a new Edward Jones financial advisors office in Salem on Wednesday.
We have details on our Salem community news site.
