Economy Roanoke Regional Tourism Agency Faces Repeated Council Scrutiny Over Value, Leadership City leaders say a new strategic plan for Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge should address what they see as a bloated board of directors.
Economy Is Roanoke's Regional Tourism Group Doing Enough for City? Some on Council Wonder. Roanoke City Council is revisiting its 10-year-old agreement with Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge.
Economy Roanoke Has Branded Region As an Outdoor Sports Mecca. Is There Still Room To Grow? Despite the influx of endurance sports, the Roanoke region’s outreach efforts face concerns about long-term growth — both in infrastructure and diversity.
Economy 'You're Lucky If One Shows Up To An Interview': Roanoke Valley Restaurants Among Hardest Hit By Pandemic-Era Labor Shortage In the Roanoke Valley, the struggle to find workers — particularly in food services — has led to inconveniences small and significant.