New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar interview with Landon Howard of Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge

New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar interview with Landon Howard of Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge

Visitors to Virginia’s Blue Ridge generated 800 million dollars in direct travel expenditures in 2016 according to the Virginia tourism corporation. I love Virginia. As a local business owner, I see the importance travel and tourism have on our community. The tourism industry is a huge opportunity to strengthen the New Virginia Economy. Jobs, hotel revenue, events, athletics, and grants are just a few of the contributors to the economic impact tourism has on our region. In order to continue the successful trend we have seen, it is crucial to have a unified effort advocating travel in our area. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is the official destination marketing organization responsible for just that. Visitors to Virginia’s Blue Ridge generated 800 million dollars in direct travel expenditures in 2016 according to the Virginia tourism corporation. Tourism is a huge opportunity for our economy to grow. We have to stay focused, remain engaged and be encouraged because together we are building the New Virginia Economy.

New Virginia's Economy with Mike Hamlar Interview with Big Brothers Big Sisters BBBS

New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar Extended Interview with Dr. Joe Meredith, President and CEO, of Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center and June House, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Big Brothers Big Sisters is making a strong impact on the children in our area through the mentoring programs they offer. The partnership with the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center in particular introduces kids to Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics who otherwise may not have that exposure. Educating the next generation is important to strengthening the New Virginia Economy. STEM programs offer opportunities in areas of large economic impact. Mentorship programs coach tomorrow’s workforce how to make the most of those opportunities.

New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar interview with Virginia's Blue Ridge Workforce

New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar Extended Interview on Workforce Development with Jake Gilmer, Director, of Virginia's Blue Ridge Works. The New Virginia Economy needs strong companies to succeed and grow to help us compete in today’s global economy. A properly equipped workforce is paramount to that success.

New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar Interview with the VA Department of Rail and Transportation

The New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar Interview with Kelsey Webb of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation(DRPT). We discuss Amtrak service from Roanoke and the economic impact of rail and public transportation in Virginia.

New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar Interview with Connors Law On Intellectual Property

The New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar extended interview with Andrew Connor of Connors Law Firm in Blacksburg, VA. Know your rights and protect your intellectual property! #newvirginiaeconomy