Hollins University’s Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center has been named a Museum Partner by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), a designation that will help bring world-class exhibitions and other arts programming to the Roanoke Valley when the center celebrates its opening on October 16, 2004.

The university is renovating and expanding the visual arts building to 58,000 square feet which will result in an investment of $9 million.  Hollins has received a total gift of approximately $8.4 million from the estate of Eleanor D. "Siddy" Wilson '30.   The center is named for the benefactor's grandfather, Richard Wetherill, a well-known Philadelphia industrialist and civic leader at the turn of the century.       

Photo at right:  Concept plan drawing of the new  Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center

“Hollins’ new visual arts center will be very unique,” said Jeffrey Allison, Paul Mellon Collection Educator for Statewide Programs at the VMFA. “It’s remarkable to have a high-quality facility on a college campus that will offer the same attributes as any major art museum in the country.”The partnership means Hollins will in essence become an offsite location for the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 

Left and right:  Construction photos

In addition to accessing a wide array of exhibitions, Hollins’ partnership with the VMFA has other advantages. “Hollins will be listed in VMFA publications, which means the exhibitions they present will be publicized all over the country,”  said Jeffrey Allison, Paul Mellon Collection Educator for Statewide Programs at the VMFA.

Consolidation and Growth are Announced by First Team Auto Mall   As New Hyundai and Nissan Buildings Officially Open June 24th    

When George Pelton opened First Team Auto Mall in Roanoke in 1988, his missions were to develop a successful dealership that honors customer service while significantly contributing to the Greater Roanoke Valley community.    After a re-investment of more than $5 million and three years of planning and construction, the realization of those goals was put into sharp focus on Thursday, June 24 at the grand opening of First Team Auto Mall’s new state-of-the art Hyundai and Nissan buildings, and on-site collision repair shop.  

 Pictured left:  Ribbon Cutting for Hyundai Dealership

Recognizing the importance of First Team Auto Mall’s achievements, Hyundai Motor America President and CEO Robert F. Cosmai, Vice President of Sales Ed Bradley and Eastern Region General Manager Mark Cronin were in attendance.    Cosmai presented Pelton and First Team Auto Mall President David Dillon with a plaque that reads: “For First Team Auto Mall’s dedication and commitment to Hyundai and the Roanoke community: building for the future, one vehicle and one customer at a time.”  

Pictured left:  Ribbon Cutting for Nissan Dealership

First Team Auto Mall started with just 25 employees in a 15,000-square-foot facility 16 years ago.  David Dillon explained that all the new facilities are designed around First Team Auto Mall’s total customer satisfaction program and include special features such as the new laser printing technology designed to trim waiting time during contract signing by as much as one-half and customer lounges with plasma screen TVs, wireless Internet access and workstations.  When complete, the new Subaru facility will even include a working gas log fireplace in the customer lounge.   “Both Hyundai and George Pelton are extremely customer-oriented, so we make a great team,” said Hyundai Motor America President Cosmai.    He added, “With great cars like Sonata, which was just named number-one in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey, and our great dealer First Team Auto Mall, we are proud to be a part of the Roanoke community.”  

The First Team Auto Mall Hyundai showroom is the first in the country built using the automaker’s new design, unveiled worldwide in 2002.  It measures 11,000 square feet, while the new “Nissan Premier Facility” is 22,000 square feet.   The Next Phase   The next phase of development for First Team Auto Mall, located at 6520 Peters Creek Rd. in the Hollins area of Roanoke County, will be the new VW “Marketplace” and Subaru “Signature” facilities, scheduled for completion in July.   First Team Automotive Group is the parent company of First Team Auto Mall. 

K92, Q99, Star Country, Vibe 100, and WFIR now call one address home.  The site boasts state-of-the-art studios, production and editing rooms, and a news room and greenroom for WFIR all under one roof since Mel Wheeler, Inc. bought four stations, consolidated the business operations, and expanded the Electric Road site. 

Pictured at left:  Leonard Wheeler, President and General Manager of Mel Wheeler, Inc., and Cave Spring Supervisor Mike Wray.

The multi-million dollar project began with the purchase of K-92 in 1996, followed by the purchase of WFIR and WSLC or Star Country in 2000 and the 2002 purchase of Vibe 100.  An estimated one-half of a million dollars was spent on information technology upgrades for the five new station studios.  By purchasing, renovating, and connecting with the former Circuit City building next door to the current building on Rt. 419, Mel Wheeler Inc.'s expansion will create the capability to increase efficiency and streamline operations with all five stations at one site.

 A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on May 28th to celebrate the opening of Fink’s Jewelers corporate offices and the flagship store which is the largest of the 14 operated by Fink's.    The 13,000 square foot building project represents a capital investment of $3.2 million and is located on route 419 near the intersection of Colonial Avenue.   The corporate office will employ 50 people.  

Fink’s Jewelers, founded in Roanoke, Virginia in 1930, is still owned and operated by the local Fink family, now in it’s third generation.  President, Marc Fink, says, “although we now have stores in much larger cities throughout Virginia and North Carolina, we plan to keep our corporate offices in Roanoke.”  The majority of the architectural design work for the new facility was completed by local architect John Fulton and Structures Design Build served as general contractor.  John Fulton said, “I am thrilled to have worked on the Fink’s building.  Everything was so carefully designed with the customers in mind and to enhance the quality of life for their employees, too.”   This high end retail establishment demonstrated attention to detail in developing their site to be compatible with the traditional design of North Cross School and to be cohesive to Promenade Park.  The building is accented by a state-of-the-art atomic clock on the front of the building that is set and monitored via satellite and a vault weighing in at more than 27,000 pounds.  Other events announcing the store opening were a rush hour hot air balloon ride over Roanoke on Friday morning, June 4, featuring Q99 radio personality, Jenny McCloud and a static hot air balloon promotion at 419 at Colonial Avenue store location on Saturday, June 5 and June 10.   For more information, please click on http://www.finks.com/.

Pictured at right:  Chairman Richard Flora  presides at Ribbon Cutting for Valley Machine and Maintenance Company

Roanoke County held a ribbon cutting ceremony to announce the opening of Valley Machine and Maintenance Company in 56,000 sq. ft. of the Ingersoll Rand building on Shadwell Drive.  The machine parts manufacturing operation is the newest tenant of the building, occupying space adjacent to Ingersoll Rand’s remaining rock drill operation.

Pictured below:  Presentation of Certificate of Appreciationto Gary Sledd and Bill Goode by Chairman Richard Flora.                           

Valley Machine was established in 1975 by Gary Sledd, CEO, who specializes in metal fabrication and machine work for customers in industries such as transportation, heavy construction, plastics, printing and industrial tools.  Valley has obtained ISO 9002:1994 certification and has developed and implemented the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System to ensure that its products, standards and services meet or exceed the rigorous blending and safety requirements demanded by their customers.   Sledd, one of the principal owners of the Ingersoll Rand property, moved his company into the facility due to Valley Machine's steady growth over the past 29 years and the need for expansion opportunities.  The company currently employs approximately 55 people at the facility.

Freedom First Credit Union is pleased to announce the opening of its newest branch located at 203 Virginia Avenue in Vinton. A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held to officially open the branch. Vinton Mayor Don Davis along with Michael Altizer, Chairman, Board of Supervisors, for Roanoke Countyjoined Freedom First Credit Union President/CEO Paul Phillips at the ceremony. 

Pictured at left: Supervisor Mike Altizer, Mayor Don Davis, and CEO Paul Phillips.

With seven branch locations across the Roanoke and New River Valley areas, banking with Freedom First Credit Union is now easier than ever. Paul Phillips, President/CEO, states, “Thanks to the increased support of our membership, Freedom First Credit Union is now able to offer a convenient branch location for the entire Vinton community.  We are truly excited to be an active partner in the growing Vinton area and invite the local community to experience a better way to bank.”

Freedom First Credit Union is the only credit union open to anyone living, working, worshipping, or going to school in Roanoke, Botetourt, and Montgomery counties as well as the cities of Roanoke, Radford, Salem, and the town of Vinton.

LOWE’S Home Improvement Center  (Route 460 – Challenger Avenue)

 LOWE’S Home Improvement Center opened its second store in Roanoke County with a  Grand Opening on March 31st.  During the ceremony, LOWE’S presented a check for $1,000 to the Read Mountain Fire Department.    The project has created 150 jobs to date of which 110 are full time positions.  Only ten percent of the jobs created were filled by existing LOWE’s employees.  The initial facility investment was $10,000,000 and the store will house $30,000,000 in inventory.   The operation is projected to reach $35,000,000 in sales in the first year.   The 135,000 square foot center is located at the intersection of Challenger Avenue and Cloverdale Road next to Wal-Mart. 

Pictured above is Chairman Richard Flora of the Hollins District with Store Manager, Doug Cooke.

The facility is the newest prototype store in Virginia which translates into wider aisles, elaborate new displays, and enhanced lighting.  This location will also serve as a test store for new materials.  Free “How To” Clinics are offered on a weekly basis and can be accessed from the corporate website www.lowes.com.  Insert your zip code for local store information.  The store manager is Doug Cooke and hours of operation are Monday through Saturday – 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Delta Dental has been named the winner of a $250 million contract to administer the state government dental plan.  The contract will adminster state dental benefits used by 91,000 state employees and 28,000 local government employees who receive health benefits through the state government.

According to George Levicki, CEO, this is a fantastic opportunity for a medium-sized business and a signficant achievement for his organization.  Delta Dental is expected to increase it employee ranks by 20 percent to administer the state contract.

This is the largest contract in the company's 40 year history.  The contract is to be a two-year agreement with three, one-year renewal options.  Delta Dental is expected to handle $195 million during its 2003 fiscal year.  The new contract is expected to bring in payments  that would total about $250 million for plan administration and paying dental bills over a period of five years.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS AND HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER

Buffalo Wild Wings and The Huntington Learning Center  have located in the Old Country Plaza on Starkey Road.

Buffalo Wild Wings located in the former Country Cooking location  at 4335 Starkey Road on  Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar is one of the Top 10 Fastest-Growing Restaurant Chains in the country  It was founded in 1982 on the Ohio State University campus in Columbus, Ohio.

Pictured at left:  Casey Fish, Owner of Buffalo Wild Wings and Cave Spring Supervisor Mike Wray.

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar units in 27 states - 143 are franchised and 78 are company-owned.  The restaurant also features a sports bar and an NTN system for playing trivia.  National wide, the company has 1,900 employees and 202 systemwide sales were $282 million.  

Pictured at the left:  Ribbon Cutting Ceremony during the Grand Opening at The Huntington Learning Center

The Huntington Learning Center held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on February 7, 2004, in the Old Country Plaza on Starkey Road.  Huntington is a nationally recognized leader in the field of supplemental, remedial and enrichment programs.  While part of the oldest franchise of supplemental learning in the United States, the Roanoke Huntington Learning Center is locally owned and operated by longtime area residents Diana and Ron Barrett. 

Whether it is basic skills, exam prep., GED, writing, enrichment or study skills the personalized, individual programs designed at the HLC have been shown to be extremely effective in identifying, addressing and remedying problem areas   As a plus the students receive a much-needed shot of self-esteem as they see their accomplishments and progress toward their goals! 

HLC offers supplemental or remedial instruction in a variety of areas to students age 4 through adult .  The center will be open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., Fridays by appointment, and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 Pictured at the right: Ronald and Diana Barrett receiving the Roanoke County Certificate of Appreciation with Supervisors Mike Wray and Mike Altizer

On October 21, 2003, a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held for FRANK L. MOOSE JEWELER, INC., at The Forum Shopping Center on Starkey Road.   Geoffrey Jennings is the grandson of Frank L. Moose and the third generation of management by serving as President of the company.    His grandfather started in the business as an apprentice to a company in Hickory, NC.  He worked six days a week from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for $.50 a day. 

Pictured at right: Elmer Hodge (holding Certificate of Appreciation), Mrs. Hal Jennings, daughter of Frank L. Moose, and Geoffrey Jennings and his wife, Susan. Pictured at lower left: New store front at The Forum Shopping Center.

Earlier this year in February, Frank L. Moose celebrated the 75th anniversary of doing business in the Roanoke Valley.   The company has been a “bench jeweler” company with 40 years of experience and averages 10 to 14 employees – some of the employees have been with the company from 20 to 53 years. Geoffrey has been in the business 31 years and is a certified gemologist appraiser. The new store at The Forum marks the company's first expansion. The other store is located in the historic State and City bank building in downtown Roanoke.

Cardinal Glass Industries, a Minnesota-based corporation, announced Wednesday that it has chosen the Town of Vinton and Roanoke County’s Vinton Business Center as the site of its first Virginia manufacturing facility.  The 220,000-square foot facility will manufacture insulating glass.  The project is expected to create 70 jobs initially, with a steady ramp up to 200 during the first 30 months of operation.  The building has been designed to accommodate a 102,000-square-foot expansion – and 100 additional employees – within five years.  The initial investment will be $23.9 million, growing to $31.4 million with the planned Phase II expansion.

Presentation of the Town of Vinton and Roanoke County flags.

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN, Cardinal Glass Industries is a vertically integrated producer of high-quality insulated glass for the residential window industry.  The company is a primary producer of flat glass and the largest producer of low emissivity coatings in North America.  Cardinal operates 16 facilities across the United States and has two additional plants under construction.  Cardinal Glass Industries is a U. S. based, privately owned company that has been servicing the residential window industry for more than 40 years.

“Cardinal Glass is very excited about this opportunity in Virginia,” said Roger O’Shaughnessy, president and CEO.  “It will allow us to be closer to our customers.  It has been through strong partnerships with our customers and close relationships with local communities that Cardinal has become the leader in the residential glass market.  It is the sound work ethic of the region and the strong support of state, county and town officials that has brought us to the Roanoke Valley.” Cardinal Glass is a major supplier to Integrity Windows, which announced a plant location in the Valley in February and is building a major new facility in Roanoke Co.’s Valley Gateway.

Cardinal is the first company to locate in the Vinton Business Center, a 100-acre park owned by the Town of Vinton, but located in eastern Roanoke County.  The two governments have created a unique revenue sharing agreement. The agreement calls for the two parties to share in the cost and revenue of the Vinton Business Center.  The two parties will share all tax revenues in perpetuity based on their contribution for the development costs.

Pictured at right:  Roger O'Shaughnessy, President & CEO of  Cardinal Glass Industries, speaking at the Press Conference at the Vinton War Memorial.

The company will benefit from a state and local incentive package of more than $1,310,000, which includes a $300,000 Governor’s Opportunity Fund grant and approximately $120,000 in job training funds from Workforce Services, as well as more than $890,000 in local incentives.  The Town of Vinton and Roanoke County will provide utility extensions/ connections, road infrastructure improvements and an economic development grant to offset development-related costs.  

Pictured left to right:  Joseph McNamara, Chairman, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors; Mark Kilduff, Executive Director, Virginia Economic evelopment Partnership; and Don Davis, Mayor, Town of Vinton.

Synchrony, a technology company that develops advanced controls, automation, and information systems, was recently selected by Rolls-Royce to supply the starter-generator for a defense-related aircraft engine program. Synchrony will supply the integral starter-generator (ISG) for the Advanced Turbine Engine Gas Generator (ATEGG), a technology demonstrator engine that Rolls-Royce and General Electric are jointly developing for the US Air Force. Synchrony was previously awarded a contract to supply the magnetic bearings for ATEGG.

"This contract will allow Synchrony to demonstrate the range of electric technologies required for future oil-less engines," said Dr. Victor Iannello, Synchrony's President and Founder. "By contributing both the magnetic bearing and integral starter generator technologies to ATEGG, Synchrony is positioned to become a leading supplier of advanced electrical machines and electronics for aerospace power systems." The new program will allow Synchrony to demonstrate its proprietary starter-generator technology in a full-size engine core.

The technology was initially developed and demonstrated by Synchrony under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract for the Air Force. Synchrony's proprietary switched-reluctance technology reduces the size and weight of the starter-generator and its electronics. In contrast to conventional generators, Synchrony's starter-generator is mounted internally in the engine, eliminating the need for an external gearbox. Synchrony's starter-generator can withstand the high rotational speeds and elevated temperatures required for this configuration. The starter-generator can also improve the vibration characteristics of the engine by actively positioning and supporting the shaft. Other activities of Synchrony include the development of custom automation systems, automated water systems, systems integration services, instrumentation, and consulting to government and industrial clients. For more information, please contact: Victor Iannello, President, Synchrony Inc. iannello@synchrony.com.

Plastics One, The Carilion Biomedical Institute (CBI), and Triad Semiconductor have concluded initial development of the Magnetic Targeting Device.  The first of its kind, the Magnetic Targeting Device uses special magnetic sensors to locate screw holes in a hollow rod that is placed inside long bones, such a leg bones, to repair fractures.  Screws are used to hold the rod in place so that bones can be stabilized and heal property.  The current technique for locating screws holes uses fluoroscopy (X-ray) and is highly dependent upon the surgeon's ability to "freehand" drill a hole and put the screw in place.  Surgeons, nurses, and patients are exposed to up to 25 minutes of X-ray per procedure under this current technique.

Design teams from each company collaborated to further develop the device which is hand-held and operates on a standard nine-volt battery.  Plastics One's role was to develop the housing which must be produced to very precise specifications.  The Magnetic Targeting device has been tested on foam and human cadaver bones and is classified for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) purposed as an experimental device.  It is currently undergoing clinical evaluation by Orthofix and could be in practical use in the very near future.

The Virginia Department of Business Assistance (DBA) recently launched a new economic development loan program to assist Virginia businesses. Created in response to requests for non-traditional lending options from the business and economic development community, VSBFA DIRECT is an innovative and flexible financing tool that can be used to assist the financing needs of a wide variety of industries and business sectors.

VSBFA DIRECT is a direct loan program of the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA), and is administered by the staff of the Virginia Department of Business Assistance. Eligible borrowers include businesses and individuals engaged in technology, biotechnology, tourism, basic industry, manufacturing, agribusiness, wineries and vineyards, businesses or entities that provide for a locality’s economic and “quality of life” development, and businesses located in Enterprise Zones and distressed rural and urban communities. The new program will also finance small businesses that manufacture engines and race cars for the professional motor sports industry as part of the Virginia Motorsports Initiative announced this month by Governor Warner.

In order to qualify for VSBFA DIRECT, businesses must meet the VSBFA’s definition of “small” business.  Industrial Development Authorities and other Authorities empowered by the Code of Virginia to make loans for economic development purposes are also eligible to apply for assistance.  Funds can be used for a variety of purposes including the acquisition of owner occupied real estate, leasehold improvements or expansion, machinery and equipment, and short-term and permanent working capital.  The minimum loan is $50,000 up to a maximum of $500,000, with a $250,000 cap on working capital purposes. 

For more information regarding the VSBFA, please contact the Virginia Department of Business Assistance at file:///C:/Our%20Documents/Newsletters/2003/www.dba.state.va.us/financing or call (804) 371-0438 or (866) 248-8814 toll free.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is proud to announce that the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership, Roanoke County Economic Development Department and the City of Roanoke Department of Economic Development have each been recognized as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). The three organizations are among 26 organizations throughout North America to receive the AEDO honor.

Pictured left to right:  Joe Zielinski, Jill Loope, Doug Chittum, Melinda Cox, and Terrie Cochran of the Roanoke County Economic Development Department.

This is the first time, however, that three organizations from the same community have received this distinguished accreditation. “The Roanoke economic development community displays the professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor,” IEDC President and CEO, Jeffrey Finkle said.   The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer review process that measures economic development organizations against commonly held standards in the profession.  The program consists of two phases: documentation  review and an onsite visit. Each phase is designed to evaluate information about the structure, organization, funding, program, and staff of the candidate economic development organization. All three Roanoke Valley organizations prepared comprehensive applications and hosted site team visits over the past several months.   “This certification serves to reinforce what we all know: that economic development is being done on a superior level in the Roanoke region,” G. Michael Pace, Jr., president of the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership board of directors stated.  “The entire region should take pride in the fact that the Partnership, as well as the City of Roanoke and Roanoke County are among the first in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States to achieve this status.”   Earning the AEDO accreditation tells the community and business prospects that these organizations have attained a measure of excellence assuring that their trust is well-placed and their business is in good hands.   "This indeed is a wonderful recognition for the City of Roanoke and our economic development staff in our ongoing pursuit of excellence," City Manager Darlene L. Burcham commented. "I believe it clearly demonstrates the commitment of the city, the county and the region to work together for the very best future for our citizens."  

 "The recent accreditation of Roanoke County's Economic Development Department is yet another extraordinary accomplishment for this successful team of professionals.  I am especially pleased that we can contribute positively to the broader based Regional Economic Development effort as well," Elmer Hodge, Roanoke County Administrator explained.   Maintenance of the AEDO status is required every three years and is accomplished through documentation submission and/or onsite visits by a team of the AEDO Board.   The International Economic Development Council is the largest membership association serving economic and community development professionals in North America. With over 4,000 members nationwide and abroad, IEDC offers the economic development profession one source for information and professional development, one voice for the profession and one force for advocacy. For more information on IEDC or the AEDO program, call IEDC at 202.223.780.

On May 13, 2004, the New Century Technology Council held Tech Nite 5.0 at Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.  Awards were presented in five major categories to technology companies in the New Century Region for excellence in their field.

Pictured on the right is Marilyn  Humphrey, Vice President and General Manager, and her colleagues at Cox Communications Roanoke after receiving the high tech award.

The High Tech Corporation Award was presented to Cox Communications Roanoke.   Gordie Zeigler, Executive Director of the council, said "Cox was recognized for having broadened its product line to include high-speed data and most recently voice communications over internet protocol networks, or VOIP. " Cox's community involvement also was cited in qualifying for this award.

Cox also received a coveted Beacon award for its Local Like No Other initiative.  The annual Beacon Awards which honor excellence in cable public affairs arepresented by the Cable Television Public Affairs Association (CTPAA).

The Virginia Biotechnology Association (VaBIO) named Novozymes Biologicals, a leader in applied microbiology providing natural solutions to consumer, institutional, and industrial applications, the 2003 Virginia Biotechnology Company of the Year.  The awards were presented at the 2003 Virginia Biotechnology Awards Banquet on October 14, 2003 at the McLean Hilton Hotel. 

Novozymes Biologicals produces microbial-based products that address household, industrial and agricultural problems with environmentally safe technology. Applications include odor control, drain line and septic tank maintenance, grease removal, carpet cleaning and wastewater treatment. The company employs approximately 190 worldwide with 130 people located in west Roanoke County. "In a time when many bioscience companies are cutting back, Novozymes Biologicals continues to expand operations and acquire new companies," said Mark A. Herzog, executive director of the Virginia Biotechnology Association. "In addition, Ted Melnik, president of Novozymes, and his team have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the local community. Novozymes’ dedication to their fellow Virginians is another reason we are proud to present them with this award." Novozymes employees participate in United Way and serve as mentors and teachers at local schools. The company also contracts work to the sheltered employment program of Goodwill Industries.

The Clean Valley Council of Roanoke Valley celebrated its 25th Anniversary by honoring others with a gala supper at Boxtree Lodge outside of Vinton. Clean Valley Council is what happens when people are attached to the land they love. What reason could be better? During this event the Clean Valley Annual Awards were given to 6 very deserving businesses for their responsible management.

The Advance Auto Parts Recycling Award was earned by Southern States Roanoke Feed Mill in Vinton, VA, for a long history of environmental stewardship. This organization recycles waste oil, wood, plastics, metals, cardboard, office paper, printer toner cartridges and more in their 95 tons of material delivered annually to outside recycling vendors. Southern States reuses 1,200 tons of material inside the mill. The company began its recycling campaign over ten years ago when recycling was a more difficult logistic and expensive undertaking.

The company was also recognized in 2003 at the Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards for Manufacturers in Richmond, VA. for their recycling efforts.

The current Roanoke County Business Partners' show focuses on the Town of Vinton's new facade program and two types of small business start-up companies.

The previous Roanoke County Business Partner's show focuses on West County to highlight a $9 million expansion, the Virginia Biotechnology Company of the Year for 2003 and a new President and CEO in the county.

Roanoke County Business Partners features existing business success stories and airs every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on RVTV-Channel 3.  



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