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    May 2, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Busy weekend in Roanoke to include Strawberry Festival, Chili Cook-Off and Cinco De Mayo events

    Every spring and summer the Roanoke area comes alive with plenty of festivals and events for the entire family.
    Every spring and summer the Roanoke area comes alive with plenty of festivals and events for the entire family. And with those events comes a lot of people and a big boost to the local economy.  Just this weekend alone, there's the Strawberry Festival...

    Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Entertainment Events, St. Patrick's Day, Lifestyle and Leisure, Festive Events

    2. May 1, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Kaine expects Marketplace Fairness Act to pass Senate early next week

    Some Roanoke small business owners are begging Virginia leaders to put all merchants on the same playing field.
    WDBJ7 Multimedia Journalist
    Some Roanoke small business owners are begging Virginia leaders to put all merchants on the same playing field. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (D) was in town on Wednesday to hear what owners had to say about the Marketplace Fairness Act. Online retailers...

    Tags: Timothy M. Kaine, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Business, Computing and Information Technology Industry

    3. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Positive economic trend continues as more small businesses move to Roanoke

    From restaurants to unique boutiques, you can find pretty much anything you need in the Roanoke area.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    From restaurants to unique boutiques, you can find pretty much anything you need in the Roanoke area. With the growing popularity of what's being called an "old fashioned downtown" and the "buy local" initiative, more and more small business owners...

    Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure, Hamburgers, Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, Virginia), Business

    4. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. National group visits Lynchburg to bridge gap between Internet and small business

    Companies on the Internet compete with small businesses for customers, but a new group is trying to bring the two sides together.
    Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief
    Companies on the Internet compete with small businesses for customers, but a new group is trying to bring the two sides together. The Internet Association is hosting events around the country, to show how the world wide web is helping small business...

    Tags: Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Media Industry, Business, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Google Inc.

    5. Mar 26, 2013 |Story| AP Virginia

  5. Virginia SCC to allow homeowners, small businesses to sell solar-generated electricity to Dominion

    Dominion Virginia Power has won state approval to buy electricity from customer-owned solar installations.
    Dominion Virginia Power has won state approval to buy electricity from customer-owned solar installations. The decision by the State Corporation Commission will allow homeowners and small businesses to sell solar-generated electricity to Dominion for...

    Tags: Business

    6. Mar 14, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast

  6. Cops kill suspect in deadly NY shooting rampage

    Authorities in upstate New York say the suspected gunman in a rampage at a car wash and a barbershop that left four people dead has been killed by police in a shootout.
    Authorities in upstate New York say the suspected gunman in a rampage at a car wash and a barbershop that left four people dead has been killed by police in a shootout. They say 64-year-old Kurt Myers was killed Thursday by police who had surrounded a...

    Tags: Shootings, Business

    7. Mar 6, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Delegate Don Merricks will not seek reelection to Virginia General Assembly

    Pittsylvania County Delegate Don Merricks say he will not seek a 4th term in the Virginia House of Delegates. Merricks, a Republican who represents the 16th District, has been a member of the House since 2008.  In a written statement, Merricks said he decided not to run again, "in order to focus my time and energy on my business in Danville."
    Reporter
    Pittsylvania County Delegate Don Merricks say he will not seek a 4th term in the Virginia House of Delegates. Merricks, a Republican who represents the 16th District, has been a member of the House since 2008.  In a written statement, Merricks said he...

    Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Labor Markets, Pittsylvania County, Business, Virginia General Assembly

    8. Jan 26, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. When small businesses suffer, we all do

    The snow may be gone in your hometown, but believe it or not, some areas are still digging out. That includes some small businesses that were hit hard with a one-two punch.
    Reporter
    The snow may be gone in your hometown, but believe it or not, some areas are still digging out. That includes some small businesses that were hit hard with a one-two punch. WDBJ7's Bryce Williams spent time in Roanoke neighborhoods as well as downtown....

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Business, Employees

    9. Nov 24, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Roanoke City Market reaps the benefits of Small Business Saturday

    People are braving the cold, but thankfully for retailers, business is as brisk as the temperatures outside.
    reporter
    People are braving the cold, but thankfully for retailers, business is as brisk as the temperatures outside. "The market's actually been very steady all weekend. We were very busy yesterday and Small Business Saturday has been very well for us," says...

    Tags: American Express Company, Small Business Saturday, Business

    10. Nov 23, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Local businesses think Small Business Saturday will be successful

    Today the major retailers get all the attention, but tomorrow small businesses will shine.  Saturday is Small Business Saturday.   
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    Today the major retailers get all the attention, but tomorrow small businesses will shine.  Saturday is Small Business Saturday.    In downtown Roanoke the sidewalks were plenty busy, But retailers we spoke with say they're excited for tomorrow....

    Tags: Small Business Saturday, Business

    11. Nov 8, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. UPDATE: Bedford store owner explains decision to "mourn" election outcome

    The owner of a Bedford jewelry store is explaining his decision to "mourn" the outcome of Tuesday's Presidential election.
    WDBJ7
    The owner of a Bedford jewelry store is explaining his decision to "mourn" the outcome of Tuesday's Presidential election. R.T. Lyons, owner of Lyons Jewelry, closed his business Wednesday and posted signs in his windows that read: “Closed to mourn...

    Tags: White House, Apple iPad, Elections, Business, Politics

    12. Oct 28, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. WDBJ7 sits down with George Allen

    The Virginia U.S. Senate race is among the most closely watched and hotly contested in the country, and the outcome could determine which party controls the Senate.
    The Virginia U.S. Senate race is among the most closely watched and hotly contested in the country, and the outcome could determine which party controls the Senate. WDBJ7's Hollani Davis goes one on one with Republican George Allen. Hollani:...

    Tags: Petroleum Industry, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Elections, Coal, Business

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