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New face, familiar space: Hill City Donuts opens in former Mama Crockett’s location

New family-owned ice cream shop opens in Christiansburg

‘Hometown Hustle’ season two filming kicks off in Martinsville

Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival to return on Sept. 9

The Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival will be in full bloom soon.

‘The Angel of Grandin Village’ dinner fundraiser aims to keep James Tarpley’s legacy alive

The Grandin community is wanting to make some improvements to Tarpley Park, named after James Tarpley, a man truly loved in the community for his willingness to give to others.

Old school Good Humor ice cream truck helps Lynchburg beat near-record heat

Robert Jacobs is trying to help folks stay cool by driving around a 1967 white Ford F-100 and dressing up as a Good Humor Ice Cream Man.

Alleghany County’s long-time dance studios to combine

Long-time dance studios, Garlynda’s Fancy Feet and Patsy’s Dance Studio, are coming together in the 2022-2023 year, the owners and assistants said in a Facebook video.

InnovAge Virginia PACE expands to help growing senior community

A Roanoke adult care center moved to a bigger building to work with the growing senior community in Southwest Virginia.

Roanoke Small Business Development Center challenges entrepreneurs to a window art challenge

Roanoke is celebrating local entrepreneurs with a creative challenge this National Small Business Week.

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One step closer: Finalists announced for Gauntlet Business Competition

One step closer to turning their dream into reality, the top 25 finalists have been selected for the Gauntlet Business Competition. Each of those businesses began pitching their idea Monday in front of a panel of judges.

In-kind donations needed from local businesses to help new entrepreneurs

Judging is underway for the Gauntlet, Virginia’s largest business competition and program.

The future of local business is female in Southwest Virginia

Tuesday is International Women’s Day and we’re celebrating women around the world and here at home.

Custom sign manufacturer coming to Tazewell County, creating 19 jobs

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that a sign manufacturer will soon establish a facility in Tazewell County, creating new jobs in the area.

Here’s how you can support the 2022 Special Olympics Games during Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving

The month-long campaign will end with the Day of Giving on Mar. 30, when local restaurants will donate 100% of the day’s sales.

Goodbye cubicle, hello sewing machine: How this Roanoke woman turned her passion into a booming business

What started as a necessity for a young mother has turned into a full-blown business for a Roanoke woman whose journey has been nothing short of eventful.

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State Farm donates $35,000 to help local businesses through the Gauntlet

A major grant has been awarded to the advancement foundation to help entrepreneurs working to start or expand their business. State Farm has awarded $35,000 through the opportunity and purpose driven economic development grant program.

Louisiana Beignets with coffee glaze

Asher’s Coffee Beans joins us with a French-American fusion of coffee and donuts.

Two local businesses offering free portraits for frontline workers in Lynchburg

Two local businesses are teaming up together to show appreciation for frontline workers in and around the Lynchburg area.

140 local entrepreneurs begin week 2 of the Gauntlet Business Program

Over the 10-week course, entrepreneurs will learn skills in order to create a business plan. Annette Patterson, president of the Advancement Foundation, said it’s crucial for all business owners to have a written business plan in order to map out their idea, understand what works, what doesn’t and truly grasp if their business is fiscally sound.

More than 100 locals put their big idea to the test in Gauntlet Business Program

More than a hundred people representing around 90 local businesses showed up for the first night of the gauntlet Tuesday, ready to launch or expand their business.

$65,000 award given to help build business in Bedford

If you have a great business idea, now is your chance to get funding and become your own boss. Applications are open for the 8th annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition. New this year, a matching grant program to help more entrepreneurs in Martinsville. Uptown partnership with match funding from the city of Martinsville was selected to receive $90,000 through the governor's community business launch grant.

Entrepreneurs get $90,000 to help build business in Uptown Martinsville

If you have a great business idea, now is your chance to get funding and become your own boss. Applications are open for the 8th annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition. New this year, a matching grant program to help more entrepreneurs in Martinsville. Uptown partnership with match funding from the city of Martinsville was selected to receive $90,000 through the governor's community business launch grant.

Dreams of being your own boss? Sign up for the Gauntlet

If you have an idea to start your own business, or already have a business you are looking to expand, registration is now open for the 8th annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition hosted by the Advancement Foundation in Vinton.

Local business owner turned philanthropic powerhouse recognized for supporting others

A Roanoke business owner took the title of two big honors in one day. Marj Easterling, owner of Big Lick screen printing found out she won the title of Most Savvy Entrepreneur in Roanoker magazine’s “Best of 2020,” and that morning she was named citizen of the year from the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce

More than 50 local entrepreneurs competing for prize money to fund their business idea

One step closer to making their business dreams come true, nearly 50 local entrepreneurs submitted their business plans this week to be judged in the Gauntlet. The Gauntlet is the state’s largest business competition program that has helped hundreds of local businesses start or expand over the past 7 years.

Competition heats up as local entrepreneurs work to submit their big idea

A local competition that could help shape our local economy is heating up.

‘Everyone has a little bit of nerd in them’: Unique jewelry designer works to expand local business

A Roanoke business owner is working to take her unique brand of hand-crafted jewelry to a national audience.

Own a business? Looking to invest in one? Advancement Foundation creates virtual space to connect

Local entrepreneurs hoping to win cash and prizes to help start or expand their business are in the home stretch of the Gauntlet business competition.

Turning a profit for progress: How a local business owner is helping other female entrepreneurs

ROANOKE, Va. – Turning a profit for progress, a local entrepreneur is starting a business to help women in Latin American communities by bringing a piece of Ecuador to Roanoke. Woven Artisan Gallery is an online collection of artisan products for your home handcrafted by women in Ecuador. It’s a passion project for Roanoke architect Josephine Arbaugh, originally from Ecuador, who’s starting the business with the help of the Gauntlet Business Program and Competition. Arbaugh’s mission is to partner with artisans and designers to help them overcome barriers to success that female entrepreneurs face in developing countries. Learn more and keep up to date on the business opening through the Woven Artisan Gallery Facebook page.

JH Bards Spirit Co. opens as Pulaski County’s first distillery

PULASKI COUNTY, Va. – Pulaski County is getting its first distillery. JH Bards Spirit Co. opens this weekend. It’s been two years in the making and a New River Valley location was always part of the dream. AdAs the spirit company hits restaurants and shelves across the country, Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet said it is showcasing some of the best of Pulaski County and the New River Family. JH Bards Spirt Co. will be open Friday to Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. During the week they will offer private tastings.

Growing community profit: Local business taps into medicinal herb industry

Corporate responsibility is a key element in Taproot Botanical Alliance, a Floyd County start-up by David Grimsley, that teaches farmers to diversify their crops by growing medicinal herbs. “Taproot Botanical Alliance was created to address all three of these aspects. Grimsley said the medicinal herb industry is booming right now and can be an excellent revenue stream for farmers willing to learn the business. Ashwagandha is a medicinal herb. For more information about Taproot Botanical Alliance, email David Grimsley: taprootbotanicalalliance@gmail.com .

Roanoke businesswoman offered full-scholarship to compete in Gauntlet, expand her business

ROANOKE, Va. – Strengthening female business leaders in the local Latin American community, the Latinas Network is partnering with the Gauntlet business program and competition this year. “My goal is for business owners to have more time to focus on what matters by providing business solutions,” Savany said on her website. She has recognized the need for online tax services, notary, bookkeeping and more since the start of the pandemic and has continued to expand her offerings. AdSavany is one of more than 100 local entrepreneurs competing in the Gauntlet business program and competition this year. She said the course has been very beneficial to her business and a wonderful opportunity she is thankful for.

7-year-old who sells lemonade becomes youngest entrepreneur in the Gauntlet

ROANOKE, Va. – Making history at seven years old, Judah Clements is the youngest entrepreneur to ever be accepted into the Gauntlet program. Selling lemonade under his nickname Judah Bug, he is ready to bottle his product and start selling online. Looking for some help, Judah and his family, turned to The Gauntlet. “I found out that it takes a lot of work,” Judah said. Ad“It’s going to inspire them to do a business,” Judah said.

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