If small businesses are the backbone of our region’s economy, Blacksburg lawyer Jeff Mitchell is the chiropractor. Mitchell has dedicated his professional career to supporting economic development in southwest Virginia. It was the focus of his work while on the staff of former Governor Gerald Baliles and has continued for more than two decades as a practicing attorney. “In today’s economy, I think it’s critical that we foster an entrepreneurial environment,” explains Mitchell. “There is an enormous number of businesses …
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Originally from North Carolina, Kristie called High Point home for her first 22 years. After completing her art degree from NC State, she married her husband, Darryl, and was thrown into a …
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I’m Jeremy Hart, Principal Broker and Owner of Nest Realty here in the New River Valley. You’re probably not all that interested in me, but you’ve made it this far in the …
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Heather Leeper grew up dancing at prestigious ballet schools in New York and has loved dance all her life. After graduating from Virginia Tech, she worked in Washington, D.C., as a marketing …
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The New River Valley has always been home for Mike Wade and he’s okay with that. A native of Narrows, the only significant time Mike spent outside of the area was the …
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As busy working parents, Adam Harman and Nicole Haskins wanted their time with son Hudson, now 7, to be valuable and memorable. Spending time teaching fundamentals like tying his shoes, doing simple …
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Aw, the foolhardiness of being young. “My dad bought my first car when I turned 16,” says Rob Fain. “It was a Pontiac GTO, and I thought it was big and ugly. …
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Bobbie Shaver stepped into her entrepreneurial role just over a year ago, dedicated from day one to providing excellence in customer service. “My mission statement is: ‘Provide exceptional customer service to every …
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A couple decades ago, Mike Petersen was doing what many a good dad does ~ be involved with his then 8-year-old son, Shaun, and keep himself in good physical shape. Shaun wanted …
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We’ve all seen the Facebook posts and Pinterest pins where someone has taken an old dresser headed for curbside pickup and turned it into a stunning work of art. A coat of …