Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce

🎉✂️ Congratulations to Sips & Scoops on their official ribbon cutting and Grand Opening! 🍦🍧 Sips & Scoops, located in Roanoke County off Electric Rd, is your one-stop shop for sweet, cool treats—perfect for every craving! A big thank you to our wonderful community members and Chamber Ambassadors for coming out to show your support. Be sure to swing by and indulge in their delicious offerings! #RibbonCutting #SipsAndScoops #RoanokeRegionalChamber #SupportLocal #CommunityCelebration

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce and community leaders are thrilled to invite you to a momentous occasion as we celebrate L.H. Hamlar Event Center with a ribbon cutting! This event will be a wonderful opportunity to welcome them to our vibrant community and show our support for their endeavor. Join us as we cut the ribbon and tour the facilities. Their event space is the perfect location for your next event. With a capacity of up to 200 guests, they can accommodate any type of event, from weddings to corporate events. They offer a wide range of services to ensure that your event is a success. Their services include catering, audio and visual equipment, event planning and coordination, and much more. They work with a network of vendors and partners to provide the best possible experience for their clients. Their partners include catering companies, event planners, and entertainment providers.

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce and community leaders are thrilled to invite you to a momentous occasion as we celebrate First Bank with a ribbon cutting! This event will be a wonderful opportunity to welcome them to our vibrant community and show our support for their endeavor. Join us as we cut the ribbon and tour the facilities. First Bank believes that with a name like First Bank, of course they believe there’s power in one. You make a better world one person at a time. And you build a better bank one satisfied customer at a time. You are an individual, unlike any other. Your unique wants and needs drive this bank to be different, better, a cut above the rest. You are our “why,” “who” and “how.” And we are your single financial solution. With more than 100 years’ experience on their side, they’ve carved out a singular niche. Their one bank that’s both individualized and highly innovative. Large enough to offer everything you desire. Small enough to know you by name. Today, it’s far easier to overlook the importance of one. But at First Bank, they serve and highly value the individual. They believe one person can make a difference. One leader can set the pace. One choice can have an impact. And they’re one bank that’s here to help. First Bank There’s Power in One.

🎉🎀 Ribbon Cutting Celebration! 🎀🎉 We're excited to welcome Albemarle Bakery & Coffee House to the heart of Southwest Roanoke! This eclectic spot in Downtown Roanoke is now serving up scratch-made baked goods and hand-crafted beverages that are sure to delight. ☕🍰 A special thank you to our incredible Ambassadors and Board members who came out to support and celebrate this fantastic new business! 💛 Let's continue to support local! Stop by and support this incredible local business! 🥐💛 #RoanokeRegionalChamber #RRCC #ShopLocal #DowntownRoanoke #AlbemarleBakery #RibbonCutting #SmallBusiness

🌟 Congratulations to our 2024 ATHENA Leadership & Young Professional Nominees! 🌟 In our inaugural year, we are thrilled to honor and celebrate the remarkable women who were nominated for their leadership, impact, and dedication to the Roanoke Region. The number of nominations we received was truly impressive, and each nominee exemplifies the very best of what it means to lead with passion and purpose. The recipients will be announced at the ATHENA Awards Luncheon presented by SERVPRO of Montgomery & Pulaski Counties, and Roanoke Counties on November 14th at the The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio by Hilton. Don’t miss this special event—register today to secure your tickets! 👉 https://bit.ly/4d4qTex To all the phenomenal women recognized this year: thank you for your contributions to our community, your industries, and the next generation of leaders. Together, you inspire us all! ✨ #ATHENALeadership #Leaders #WomenInLeadership #CommunityService #CommunityLeaders #Mentorship #Leadership #ATHENAYoungProfessionals #YoungProfessionals #IndividualAward #RoanokeRegionalChamber #RRCC

🎉 We're thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of Starbucks in Downtown Roanoke! ☕️✨ This new location is bringing even more energy to our vibrant city, offering a cozy spot to grab your favorite coffee, connect with friends, or get some work done. We're excited to welcome them to our community and look forward to all the great memories (and coffee!) ahead. Congratulations to the Starbucks team on their ribbon-cutting! Let’s show them some love by stopping by and grabbing your go-to drink. 🏙️ #ShopLocal #DowntownRoanoke #RibbonCutting #RoanokeRegionalChamber #RRCC

📢 The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, VA invite you to the 2024 Roanoke City Mayoral Candidate Forum a Policy Impact Series event sponsored by Glo Fiber! 📢 🗓️ Date: October 1, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Location: City Market Building - Charter Hall Hear from the candidates running for mayor—Vice Mayor Joe Cobb, Councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds, and former Mayor David Bowers—as they discuss the key issues shaping our city’s future. The forum, moderated by WSLS’s John Carlin, promises valuable insights, though no audience Q&A will be held. 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3XvgbcD Space is limited, and no walk-ins are allowed!

🎉 What a remarkable 2024 State of the City Address presented by Appalachian Power! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that this year’s event set a new record with over 400 attendees—the largest turnout in our history! It was an unforgettable moment as we joined together to hear Mayor Sherman Lea Sr. deliver his final State of the City Address, marking the conclusion of his 8-year tenure as Mayor of Roanoke. A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor, Appalachian Power, and our Platinum Sponsors: Branch, Glo Fiber, and Virginia 811 (Virginia Utility Protection Service, Inc). We also extend our gratitude to our Gold Sponsors: City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority , First Citizens Bank, Gentry Locke, Marsh McLennan Agency, and Poe & Cronk Real Estate Group. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the city's progress and future! 📸 : Bella Muse Photography #StateoftheCity #RoanokeRegionalChamber #RoanokeVA #BusinessCommunity

🎉 Big Announcement! 🎉 We are excited to reveal the Top 3 finalists for this year’s Regional Small Business and Regional Business of the Year Awards! These incredible local businesses have made a significant impact in our community: 🏆 Regional Business of the Year Finalists: Capps Home Building Center Virginia Furniture Market Delta Dental of Virginia 🏆 Regional Small Business of the Year Finalists: One Love Coffee House The Liberty Trust Stave & Cork Mark your calendars! 🗓️ The 2024 Small Business Celebration and Awards Ceremony presented by Member One will be held on October 17th from 5:00pm - 7:30pm at the Berglund Center. The winners will be announced at the event! Plus, don’t miss your chance to vote in real-time for the People's Choice Awards (for-profit and non-profit) presented by Brown Edwards. See the nominees below and be ready to support your favorites on the big night! Join us as we honor the best of the best in our region! #RoanokeRegionalChamber #RRCC #SmallBiz #RegionalBusinessOfTheYear #PeoplesChoiceAwards #2024BusinessCelebration #2024BusienssAwards #RoanokeRegion #VirginiasBlueRidge

We're excited to announce a new conference serving the addiction recovery community! The Recovery Ecosystems: The Journey from Crisis to Community Support conference will take place on September 12-13, 2024, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. This event is organized by Roanoke Valley Collective Response, Carilion Clinic, and Virginia Tech, will bring together experienced leaders and diverse organizations across the recovery ecosystem. It's a unique opportunity to learn from those making a positive impact in their communities. Over two days, you’ll experience: ✅ Inspirational speakers ✅ Evidence-based research presentations ✅ Challenging discussions ✅ Knowledge sharing ✅ Network building with cross-sectoral peers Topics will cover trauma and crisis response, prevention, recovery courts, treatment and recovery support, workforce innovation, and more. We encourage participation from our regional business community! The registration fee of $275 includes conference materials, meals, and an evening reception on September 12, sponsored by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge. 🔗 For more details and registration, visit: https://lnkd.in/eJu-wTae Let's work together to strengthen networks and create new relationships that advance our shared mission in the fight against addiction. #RecoveryEcosystems #AddictionRecovery #CommunitySupport #Roanoke