Rachel Lotts, Atlantic Bay’s Assistant to COO Brian Mason, is flanked by 94.9 Star Country DJs Boomer and Brett Sharp at this year’s PMI/Stop-In Terry M. Phelps Bowl-A-Thon.

The bowling team from Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group raised $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the PMI/Stop-In Terry M. Phelps Bowl-A-Thon. Joe Cundiff, Scott Greenway, Joel Balsley, Rachel Lotts and Melvin Scales participated in the event that took place in March.

Here is the press release from Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group.

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group’s bowling team threw some strikes at multiple sclerosis during the tenth annual PMI/Stop-In Terry M. Phelps Bowl-A-Thon in March. This year’s event raised $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National MS Society. Atlantic Bay’s participants included Joe Cundiff, Scott Greenway, Joel Balsley, Rachel Lotts and Melvin Scales.  Lotts assisted with taking calls for the radio-thon part of the event at 94.9 Star Country, where callers pledged $100 for a chance to win a trip to the CMA Festival in Nashville. Read more »

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for Leadership Roanoke Valley. Nominations will be accepted from members of the chamber until May 1 . The LRV is a program that teaches business networking, preparing for regional challenges, building leadership skills and more.

Here is the press release from The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Leadership Roanoke Valley (LRV) provides each participant with the maximum opportunity for professional and personal growth, while broadening their network base in a fun environment.

What is LRV?
LRV is a 10-month course comprised of educational programs developed and implemented by the participants themselves. These programs are designed to identify, educate, and encourage action in areas including: economic development, regionalism, education, community involvement, and environmental.

Why Participate in LRV?

Automotive chain Advance Auto Parts is hosting the 2012 Chick-fil-A Leadercast on May 4. Virginia Western Community College students, Advance Auto employees, community partners and business leaders will join together at the AAP Store Support Center in Roanoke for the leadership broadcast live from Atlanta, Ga. The broadcast is a chance for participants to learn and network.

Here is the press release from Advance Auto Parts.

ROANOKE, Va., April 28, 2012 – Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories and vehicle maintenance items is hosting a broadcast of the 2012 Chick-fil-A Leadercast for select students of Virginia Western Community College, as well as numerous community partners, business leaders and Advance Team Members on Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Advance Auto Parts Store Support Center.  This event is a one-day leadership event broadcast live from Atlanta, GA and promises to be an unforgettable day of inspiration, learning and networking. Chick-fil-A Leadercast is one of the largest events of its kind, broadcasting world-renowned content to hundreds of locations around the world.   Read more »

JJ Ramberg is coming to the Jefferson Center May 14. “An Evening with JJ Ramberg: Behind the Scenes of America’s Small Businesses” is presented by The Roanoke Regional Forum. Ramberg hosts MSNBC’s Your Business, a show that focuses on issues affecting small business owners.

Here is the press release from The Roanoke Regional Forum.
The Roanoke Regional Forum, an educational and networking organization, presents “An Evening with JJ Ramberg: Behind the Scenes of America’s Small Businesses.”

Ramberg is the host of MSNBC’s Your Business, the only television show dedicated to issues affecting small business owners. Now in its fifth season, the program has profiled thousands of small business owners and offered advice from countless small business experts and investors. Your Business guests have included Senate and House Small Business Committee members, the head of the Small Business Administration, and members of the Cabinet. She has received several awards including Self Magazine’s “Women Doing Good” and Jewish Women International’s “Women to Watch.” Read more »

Cardinal Valley Industrial Supply Inc. has bought the former Commonwealth Door & Hardware property in Salem.

Here is the press release from Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer.

SALEM, VIRGINIA – April, 2012:  Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of the former Commonwealth Door & Hardware property located at 1125 Intervale Drive in Salem, Virginia.

Cardinal Valley Industrial Supply, Inc. purchased the approx. 22,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse property situated on approximately 2 acres from James River Associates LLC for $775,000 and will utilize the property for its office and distribution facility.

FedEx took several awards at the Virginia Truck Driving Championship held in Lexington April 20-21. Five FedEx drivers earned recognition for commitment to safety and professionalism. Truck driver Frank Woods of Christianburg placed second in the Step Van category.

Here is the press release from FedEx.

LEXINGTON, Va. – April 23, 2012 – Five drivers representing FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) operating companies placed among the top finishers at the Virginia State Truck Driving Championship in Lexington on April 20-21.
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Luna Innovations Inc. was given the U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research Achievement Award. The award recognizes research originality, mission relevance, commercialization and overall quality of the project. Luna earned the award for antennas developed for use in ground and airborne platforms.

Here is the press release from Luna Innovations.

ROANOKE, Va., (April 26, 2012) – Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ: LUNA), which develops and manufactures new-generation products for the healthcare, telecommunications, energy and defense markets, today announced it received the U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Achievement Award for its development of high-performance antennas for military vehicles. Read more »

Roanoke’s City Market Building has been recognized by the American Public Works Association. The building’s $7.9 million renovation earned regional and national awards for projects in the $5-$25 million category. Awards will be given in May.

Here is the press release from the City Market Building.

ROANOKE, VA– The City Market Building in downtown Roanoke, Virginia has earned both  regional and national awards from the American Public Works Association for its recently completed $7.9 million dollar renovation. The 1922 Georgian revival market building is located at the heart of Roanoke’s scenic downtown area, surrounded by railroads, mountains, and history. Protected by the city’s charter, the City Market Building has had many lives over the last 90 years.
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All hospitals in the Carilion system have been awarded Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the American Association for Respiratory Care. Carilion hospitals earned this recognition by meeting national standards and guidelines for respiratory care. Only 15 percent of hospitals in the nation were given this recognition.

Here is the press release from Carilion Clinic.

ROANOKE, Va. (April 20, 2012) – Carilion Clinic is proud to announce that all hospitals within the Carilion system have earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR). About 700 hospitals, or approximately 15 percent of hospitals in the nation, have received this award.

The QRCR program was started in 2003 by the American Association for Respiratory Care and is aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals.

“QRCR hospitals provide a level of respiratory care consistent with national standards and guidelines,” explained Nikki Atkinson, MS, RRT, director of Respiratory Care Services and Neurodiagnostics at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. “This designation ensures patient safety by adhering to a strict set of criteria governing respiratory care services.” Read more »

the becher agency was awarded for the best agency-created newspaper ad of 2011. The Virginia Press Association awarded the agency for their ad created for the Save a Ton energy campaign.

Here is the press release from the becher agency.

ROANOKE, Va. (April 23, 2012) – The Virginia Press Association has recognized the becher agency (tba) for the best agency-created newspaper ad of 2011. Read more »