Local Business and Economic Development
Apparently the six percent real estate commission – 3 percent to both buyer’s and seller’s agents – was never “set in stone,” but alot of people did think that due to the business practices of trade organization. It led to a class action lawsuit – and a major upheaval in the Real estate business. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
Employers and young professionals, registration is open for Get2KnowNoke’s OnBoardROA. The 8-week program provides new hires and interns professional development and fun, all while getting to know the region. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports.
This year’s OnBoardROA cohort kicks off June 5. The program is an effort to keep young professionals in the region. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports.
The world has has changed since the height of the pandemic – and so has the Experience Conference in Roanoke, which is being “reimagined” by the Regional Partnership. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
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March is Women’s History Month…At Virginia Tech women are changing the landscape of the field of engineering. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno introduces us to one of the changemakers.
Virginia Tech’s top ranked Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering boosts 12 women faculty and researchers who are inspiring and paving the way for the next generation. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno introduces us to Department head Dr. Eileen Van Aken.
A pretty humble program is hosting local middle and high school girls for a day of exploring professions at a Hollins University, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports:
An organization many have never heard of that focuses on water systems in rural communities and for low-income families is celebrating its 55th anniversary with live testimonials from those SERCAP has helped. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
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The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce is growing, membership-wise and cutting the ribbon at new business openings on a regular basis. So says executive director Amanda Livingston – who also said live in-studio on WFIR this morning that a “re-fresh” of the Chamber office at Longwood Park in Salem now includes co-lab space for members. The Salem-Roanoke Chamber will also recognize local businesses at its awards breakfast next Friday. Hear the complete conversation with Amanda Livingston about the latest Chamber happenings in the link below; watch it on Facebook.
One Virginia Tech professor says ‘forget about the environment;’ electric cars will save you money. WFIR’s Alex Torres has more:
Atlantic Union and American National Bank have received regulatory approval for the merger. The banks announced the merger agreement in July 2023. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us what customers should expect.
Atlantic Union Bank is getting bigger. Its merger with American National Bank has received regulatory approval. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports.
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Virginians appear to be looking at a glass half-full economy these days, feeling better about the overall picture – and where the Commonwealth is headed. That’s a takeaway from the latest Roanoke College quarterly survey. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: