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Business & Company Resource Center
A resource which includes company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and periodicals.
BigCharts
A comprehensive and easy-to-use investment research Web site, providing access to professional-level research tools. Historical stock prices back to 1970.
Blue Ridge Business Journal
Website of the Blue Ridge Business Journal, one of Virginia's oldest and most respected business publications.
Hoovers
Company bios, web pages, & news stories.
Minority Business Development Agency
The only federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses.
National Women's Business Council
Bi-partisan federal advisory council promoting policies and programs designed to support women's business enterprices.
North American Industry Classification System
Search for NAICS through US Census site
Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
Established in 1890, the Roanoke Regional Chamber remains dedicated to serving members by working to create an environment that's good for their business.
The Roanoke Times
Roanoke.com is the online version of the Roanoke Times newspaper.
Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission
Promotes the orderly and efficient development of the physical, social and economic elements of the district by planning and assisting localities to plan for the future.
Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Provides Links to many area businesses. Includes planning guides, maps, calendar of events and a discount card.
Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership
Founded in 1983, the RVEDP markets the region to new and expanding companies worldwide. The websie includes links to businesses, governments, and schools.
The Roanoker Magazine
Roanoker website with its annual almanac includes dining guides and reviews, wedding guide, arts & entertainment, health and fitness, calendar of events and a relocation guide.
Small Business Administration
An independent federal agency created to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, preserve free enterprise and strengthen the national economy.
Thomas Register
Helps industrial sellers target their marketing investment to reach to most qualified industrial buyers online and convert them into customers. Buyers use it to find suppliers.
Virginia Business Magazine
Business intelligence for and about Virginia's business community.
Virginia Department of Business Assistance
An organization that promotes economic growth by helping Virginia businesses prosper.
Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service
Part of UVA, the Center's areas of expertise include business and economic policy, demographics, leadership, minority issues, etc. Includes Virginia Statistical Abstract.
WDBJ7
Local CBS affiliate
WSLS
Local NBC affiliate |