Business and Economy - The Roanoke Rambler (Page 2)

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.

Transportation

Spotty Greyhound Bus Service Leaves Riders Stranded in Roanoke Overnight

The situation emerged as Greyhound has cut services nationwide, including plans to staff and operate a bus station in Roanoke.

Development

Virginia Tech Foundation Razes Historic Roanoke Lumber Shop For Development Along Carilion Innovation Corridor

The university and hospital system say they don’t have specific plans for what may replace the recently demolished buildings.

Neighborhoods

Plan To Revitalize Roanoke's Former Viscose Plant Gives Residents of Southeast, Long Seen as Neglected, New Hope

Over the last decade, Southeast Roanoke has experienced the steepest drop in population among any Roanoke neighborhood.

Development

Developer Aims To Transform Southeast Roanoke's Former American Viscose Plant Into 'A New Type Of Neighborhood'

An economic impact study estimates the project will support 2,053 jobs and generate $326 million in economic impact by 2040.

Development

At 768 Apartments, Roanoke's Largest Housing Development Ever Proposed Seeks Approval

The mixed-use project will also include businesses and for residents feature a swimming pool, clubhouse, coffee bar and dog park.

Development

As Developer Fralin Revives Townhome Project, Neighbors Eye City Council Swing Vote

R. P. Fralin Inc.’s scaled-back plan is the third time in five years it has tried to develop the land, efforts neighbors have rebuffed.

Food Access

In 'Restoration' of Northwest Roanoke, Goodwill To Transform Campus Into Community Hub Anchored By Grocery Store

Called Melrose Plaza, the facility include a grocery store, banking center, health clinic and free high school for adults.

Business

Roanoke Furniture Showroom, Hotel and Restaurant Coming to Historic Downtown Fire Station

Local furniture maker Txtur will open Friday, followed by a boutique hotel and Nordic-inspired restaurant.

Business

From Snout to Tail, Roanoke's 'Only True Butcher Shop' Joins Crystal Spring Food Scene

Yard Bull Meats opens beside Crystal Spring Grocery Co. and The River and Rail Restaurant with a variety of sausages, beef and seafood.

Business

Carilion Clinic Projects Loss As Pandemic's Toll Totals $250 Million And Counting, Officials Say

The hospital system avoided losses in recent years only thanks to pandemic relief funds, officials said.

Business

You Don't Have To Pay For Lunch at Roanoke's Ursula's Café, And Its Owners Are OK With That

The eatery and arts venue that opened in downtown Roanoke last week brings what may be the first donate-what-you-can cafe to the city.

Business and Economy

Carilion Clinic Delays Plan To Build New Mental Health Center in Roanoke, Citing Pandemic

Carilion Clinic has postponed plans to build a new mental health center as part of a $300-million expansion of its southwest Roanoke campus.

Labor

Roanoke Starbucks Unionizes In Unanimous Vote, Becoming First Such Store In Southwest Virginia

Employees of The Bridges Roanoke store this week voted 14-0 to join the Workers United union.

Development

Modern-Looking Boutique Hotel Proposed For South Roanoke's Crystal Spring Village Center

The hotel and an adjoining restaurant would replace a hair salon and former Famous Anthony's.

Food Access

In A Northwest Roanoke Food Desert, An Urban Farm Takes Root

A new partnership will allow Roanoke farmer Cameron Terry to consolidate his patch of backyard plots into a 3.5-acre plot in Northwest Roanoke.

Development

Fire, Collapse and an Amputated Foot: The History of Roanoke's Campbell Court Facades

Former city leaders warn historic facades will be destroyed as a developer plans to transform a former downtown bus station.

Demographics

Roanoke Population Dips Below 100,000 Over Pandemic Year, Census Data Show

People moving out of Roanoke led to a slight drop in the city’s population between 2020 and 2021, data show.