Local Business and Economic Development

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Is repainting the house or replacing kitchen cabinets really the best move to make before selling a home? Its time sellers had more information at hand says a local Realtor, who will offer a “Selling Smart” workshop over the next month. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

 

Workshop schedule

Wednesday 9/27/2023 Williamson Road Library  6:30-7:30 pm

3837 Williamson Rd, Roanoke, VA 24012

Thursday 10/5/2023 Hollins Library  6:30-7:30 pm

6624 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019

Thursday 10/12/2023  Glenvar Library  6:30-7:30 pm

3917 Daugherty Rd, Salem, VA 24153

Monday 10/16/2023  South County Library  6:30-7:30 pm

6303 Merriman Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018

Pre-registration is required at Equitybuildersworkshop.com or interested participants can email hello@equitybuildersworkshop.com

Amanda Livingston – Salem-Roanoke County Chamber photo

The Roanoke Valley needs to develop more young future leaders – so says Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce executive director Amanda Livingston, who has teamed up with Cortex Leadership Consulting to present “Enhanced Potential through Intentional Coaching,” or EPIC, a series of in-person and virtual sessions that covers topics like acting, building trust and managing priorities – all with INTENTION.

Livingston says only 25 people will be accepted for the first cohort; its $1100 for Chamber members and $1250 for non-members, with some grants available to defray that tuition. Applications for EPIC are being accepted starting today via a link on the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber website or see below. The opening EPIC session in November will be a team-bonding exercise at Wilderness Adventure says Livingston:

 

See more about EPIC training here

Well over a decade ago developer Ed Walker led the charge, turning older commercial properties into downtown Roanoke living spaces. Now what he calls his “last project,” is taking shape in Southeast Roanoke off 9th Street. Walker rarely gives interviews, but he spent time last week with WFIR’s Gene Marrano and here is that conversation, “In Depth.”

Roanoke City Council passed an ordinance last night that will pave the way for an affordable housing complex on Salem Avenue in downtown Roanoke, near the new Valley Metro bus station. The developer will pay ten dollars to the City for the building that once housed the Homeless Assistance Team; 339 Salem Partners will invest around 8 million dollars to build a six-story structure with 80 1-or-2 bedroom apartments that will be rented well below market value (median range about $560-800 per month), based on income. It was the only bid Roanoke received after issuing a Request for Proposal. Jo Nelson with TAP, which helps low-income residents find affordable housing, was one of several organizations who spoke in favor of the proposal from  339 Salem Partners LLC:

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