Virginia Tech Medical School Gets $13 Million
State budget funds enrollment growth and tuition aid as the medical school prepares to move into a new building.
Live Poll
Do you think local health and biotech investment will improve life in your area?
Roanoke Business News
Across Roanoke, coverage here takes in corporate mergers, store openings and closings, economic trends and hiring. This section follows the news that shapes the local economy and the activity of organizations within the area.
Philanthropy
Live Poll
Should local nonprofits receive more community funding as economic pressures increase?
Roanoke Women's Foundation Awards $506,975 in Grants
Nine nonprofits across the Roanoke Valley region share the foundation's 2026 grant funding after a six-month selection process.
Jobs
Live Poll
Should your city spend more money to reduce homelessness?
Roanoke Task Force Urges Proactive Homelessness Plan
A city task force recommends a regional service hub and better coordination among nonprofits and agencies to address rising homelessness.
Openings & Closings
Live Poll
Is it becoming harder for local restaurants to remain in business in your community?
Burger in the Square Will Close in Roanoke
The restaurant located on Brambleton Avenue has announced it will serve its final customers this week.
Industry
Radford and Virginia Western Launch Health Transfer Plan
A new articulation agreement allows local students to transition from community college to bachelor's degree programs.
People
Roanoke Higher Ed Center Hires Julie J. Brown
Julie J. Brown, currently provost at Averett University, will take over as executive director of the Roanoke Higher Education Center on January 1.
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Roanoke reporting spans regional market developments, organizational changes, economic cycles and industry reports. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it as business shifts ripple outward. The retail landscape and service industry activity often fluctuate based on regional economic shifts and seasonal tourism. Corporate expansion and the lifecycle of small businesses are the factors that most frequently alter the commercial environment.