Economy

The Dawgs announced they have opted out of this year’s Southern Professional Hockey League season.

Restaurant chain Ruby Tuesday has announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a result of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Giles County tourism said the numbers do not include the impact COVID is having on tourism this year.

Cineworld says that with major markets closed and no guidance on when they will reopen, “studios have been reluctant to release their pipeline of new films.”

The minimum wage increase will reportedly benefit 30,000 workers, two-thirds of whom are women.

Fringe Benefit in downtown Blacksburg made the move to another location.

Kairos Resort says they’ve seen more business than usual.

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport sees increase in passengers.

A new coffee shop in the heart of downtown Christiansburg is looking to be a destination for town residents.

The company did not immediately say whether jobs would be eliminated in the move.

American will offer an additional regional jet flight starting October 8.

The Sanghanis were inspired to give back by a study the school did last year that showed 29 percent of undergraduates and 35 percent of graduate students did not have access to the food they need.

Local economic offices want to remind the public that businesses can receive money from multiple sources like the CARES Act and Rebuild VA.

There is a new Pine Room Restaurant and 1882 Lobby Bar.

The U.S. economy plunged at an unprecedented rate this spring and even with a record rebound expected in the just-ended third quarter, the U.S. economy will likely shrink this year, the first time that has happened since the Great Recession.

Grants are available in amounts of up to $15,000.

The Virginia Employment Commission says it’s in the final stages of programming the FEMA funding, and payments should arrive by Oct. 15.

2019 was another record year for tourism in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Although 2020 is a much different story, tourism officials are looking forward to a strong fall and holiday season.

Funding may be used for a variety of programs designed to get businesses back on their feet.

Lucky Restaurant will have a live performance tonight from an opera singer and a pianist.

Though some businesses suffered this summer, Dinosaur Kingdom II and the Safari Park of Virginia saw lots of visitors.

Initial claims are 95 percent lower compared to the peak week in April.

A study in three U.S. cities shows drones could save customers money and earn businesses money.

Approximately 165,000 hourly workers at Walmart will be getting a pay raise ahead of schedule.

COVID did not stop the NRVs Habitat for Humanity from completing this build project.

Hustle/Haven opened a couple weeks ago during the pandemic and Crumbles opened just a week before the affects of the pandemic hit.

County Cookin is a local comfort food chain founded in 1981

The grants are awarded through a competitive process based on the application’s merit and eligibility, and the availability of funds.

The county says the new building will bring jobs to the area.

The Better Business Bureau reminds parents it’s never too early to start teaching kids good money habits.