Welcome
You’re invited to check out the new (premier) edition of Around SALEM magazine 2025. It’s a great time to launch this new publication. The City of Salem and Roanoke County, Virginia residents, businesses, visitors, students, folks young and old appreciate all the great things our community here offers.
We certainly think it’s worth celebrating.
Enjoy your read, pass it along, share your printed magazine or share it online [Around SALEM.org].
Here’s to the good life. All Around SALEM.
Tom Field publisher, creative director, editor
Kim Skellington advertising account executive
Emily Field office administator
Photography
Mike Stevens City of Salem–Communications
Streetscape images (Pages 6–11), Recreation images (Page 14); Scenes Around SALEM images (Pages 38–43) and images on Pages 4, 14–15, 18
Carissa Divant By Grace Studios
People Around SALEM images (Pages 42–43, 46–47)
CollegeTown feature images (Pages 32–37)
S-ROCO magazine images (Pages 19–30) courtesy of contracted photographers, staff, and volunteers of
Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley
Bank of Botetourt
Berryfield
Carilion Clinic
Chip & Jo’s
Franklin Estate Sales & Liquidation
HopeTree Family Services
RM Johnson & Sons Jewelers
James T. Jordan, Attorney at Law Kanawha Stone
Mac and Bob’s
Mamma Maria’s
Nexus Homecare
Roanoke College
Salem Museum
Salem Parks & Recreation
Salem Red Sox
Salem Tourism
Sherwood Memorial Park
Trinity Pharmacy
Valleydale Apartments
STREET
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“Currently, we’re in Phase IV,” Simpson says, of the Streetscape project that is almost entirely funded from federal grants. It began in January 2020 (right before the COVID pandemic), and there are two remaining phases.
Simpson cites contributions from a lot of sources for making Streetscape a success, including the foresight of Ben Trip and Salem City Council to pursue the grants to make downtown more attractive; Todd Sutphin and Salem’s Street Department; and A.K. Briel and Salem’s Electric Department, to name only a few. The contractor is Virginia Infrastructure out of Lexington.
This Salem Streetscape will build out the downtown area, pretty much along Main Street, from Thompson Memorial
Drive (at Longwood Park on the eastern entrance) to Academy and Union Streets. It also expands southward along S. College Avenue for a few blocks.
The future could see streetscaping that extends farther… perhaps beyond the Salem Museum (east) and to the Salem Duck Pond (west) on Main (which is also US 460).
That would be after the completion of this project, which is expected to “take five or six years all together,” Simpson says.
A lot of Salem residents agree with one lifelong resident in the Langhorne Place neighborhood, who said he’s encouraged by the improvements.
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Salem After Five – Fridays from April to August Jazz in July – Saturday, July 19
Pickin’ in the Park – Saturday, August 16
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Annual Ernest “Pig” Robertson Fishing Rodeo –Saturday, April 26 and Saturday, May 3
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Movies in the Park – Fridays from May to August
2025 EVENTS IN SALEM
Main Street Trick-Or-Treating – Sat., October 25
Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting – Fri., Dec. 5
Gingerbread Festival & Crafty Christmas- Sat., Dec. 6
Races
Salem Distance Run – Saturday, August 9
Salem Distance R estival Christmas
LewisGale Salem Half Marathon – Sat., Oct. 11
“I love the red brick; and I like having the option to sit outside at tables in front of the shops.”
A small business owner said the Streetscape makes a real difference.
“Look at other towns that have downtowns like this. You want to spend your time in places that are pleasing.”
Is Salem Streetscape worth the wait?
Most say, absolutely. And it’s not even finished, yet.
Established: 1838
Size: 250.52 square miles
Population: 96,546 (2021)
Education: 5 high schools +1 arts/tech school
5 middle schools
16 elementary schools
Median Age: 43.6 (2022)
Median Household Income: $80,872 (2022)
Median Property Value: $245,800 (2022)
Home Ownership Rate: 75.7% (2022)
Employment Rate: 47,100 employed (2022)
2.3% unemployment rate (12/24)
Industries: healthcare / social services; retail; education; service; manufacturing
Large Employers: Roanoke County (and Schools); Wells Fargo Ops; Friendship; Kroger; Elbit Systems; Allstate; Marvin Windows & Doors; Walmart; TMEIC; Hollins University
Board of Supervisors 540-772-2005
Circuit Court Clerk's Office 540-387-6205
Commissioner of the Revenue 540-772-2046
Commonwealth's Attorney 540-387-6174
County Administration 540-772-2004
County Attorney’s Office 540-772-2007
Development Services 540-772-2065
Economic Development 540-772-2069
Roanoke County Elections 540-772-7500
Emergency Communications 540-562-3265
Environmental Initiatives 540-387-6115
Finance 540-772-2020
Fire & Rescue 540-777-8701
General Services 540-387-6200
GIS Staff 540-772-2086 Human
540-772-2018
540-772-7507 Management & Budget 540-772-2073 MVP Information 540-776-7277 Parks, Recreation & Tourism 540-387-6078
Police 540-777-8651
Planning & Zoning 540-772-2068
Public Information Office 540-772-2010
Purchasing 540-772-2061
Real Estate Valuation 540-772-2035
Roanoke County Public Schools 540-562-3900 Sheriff ’s Office 540-283-3102
Social Services 540-387-6087
Transportation 540-772-2068
Treasurer ’s Office 540-772-2056
SOURCES:
Established: 1802
Size: 14.5 square miles
Population: 25,600 (2023)
Education: 1 high school
1 middle schools
4 elementary schools
Median Age: 40.8 (2022)
Median Household Income: $68,402 (2022)
Median Property Value: $231,900 (2022)
Home Ownership Rate: 64% (2022)
Employment Rate: 12,500 employed (2022)
2.5% unemployment rate (12/24)
Industries: retail; service; education; sports/recreation
Large Employers: VA Medical Center; LewisGale; City of Salem (and Schools); Yokohama; GE; VDOT; Integer; Roanoke College; Carter Machinery; US Food Service
Animal Control
540-375-3038
Building Inspections 540-375-3036
City Manager 540-375-3016
Commissioner of the Revenue 540-375-3019
Commonwealth’s Attorney 540-375-3041
Communications 540-375-4112
Community Development 540-375-3032
Economic Development 540-375-3007
Engineering Department 540-375-3032
Farmers Market 540-375-4098
Finance Department 540-375-3061
Fire & EMS Department 540-375-3080
Health Department 540-387-5530
Library 540-375-3089
Parks & Recreation 540-375-3057
Planning Department 540-375-3032
Police Department 540-375-3078
Real Estate 540-375-3058
Rescue Squad 540-375-3001
Sanitation Division 540-375-3071
School Division 540-389-0130
Sheriff ’s Office 540-375-3040
Social Services - Welfare 540-387-6087
Streets & Maintenance 540-375-3039
Treasurer 540-375-3024
Utility Billing 540-375-3026
Utility Hookup & Collections 540-375-3021
Voter Registration 540-375-3034
Water & Sewer 540-375-3029
Zoning 540-375-3032
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SPORTING LIFE
Moyer Park
Softball Fields & Pickleball Courts
Green Ridge & Splash Valley
Recreation Center
Salem Civic Center
Courts & Fields
Salem Red Sox
Roanoke College Games
Salem / Glenvar
High School Games
Salem Distance Run
Salem Half Marathon
Run for Donuts
Roanoke River
Fish & Float
NCAA DIII
Tournaments & Championships
Salem Municipal Golf Course
Salem Bike Route
Knight’s Crossing
Cross Country Race
CIAA Cross Country Championship
NSA Slow Pitch
Super Regionals
RE
FESTIVALS
& EVENTS
Olde Salem Days
Salem Fair
Gingerbread Festival
Jazz in July at Longwood Park
Pickin’ in the Park Movies in the Park Winterfest Beach Bash at Salem Civic Center
Pumpkinfest at Salem
Farmers Market
Salem After Five
Star-B-Q
Salem Senior Center
Food Truck Thursday
Kite Festival
Touch-a-Truck
Hello Summer
Ernest “Pig” Robertson
Fishing Rodeo at Lake Spring Park
ARTS
Salem Museum
Roanoke College Theatre
Olin Hall Galleries at Roanoke College
Historic Salem
Walking Tour
Arts Days
Ghost Walk
Monthly Speaker
Series at Salem
Museum
Roanoke College
Public Affairs
Lecture Series
Salem Library
Book Clubs & Events
Glenvar Library Events
HIKING, BIKING, STROLLING
McAfee Knob
Dragon’s Tooth
Tinker Cliffs (Triple Crown)
The Greenway
Green Hill Park
Blue Ridge Parkway
Appalachian Trail
Hinchee/Hanging Rock
Battlefield Trail
Downtown Salem
Carvin’s Cove
Salem Rotary Dog Park
This list includes recreational opportunities right “around SALEM”... within minutes of the city.
Of course, there are many, many more places for recreation, well under an hour ’s drive, including the immensely popular Explore Park and Smith Mountain Lake
CREATION
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Hello!
I am Amanda Livingston, the proud Executive Director of the Salem-RoCo Chamber. Welcome to the first edition of the S-ROCO Magazine! Inside, you’ll find a directory of all our Chamber businesses and a glimpse of what we are all about.
From networking events to ribbon cuttings and professional development, we’re here to help you grow your business, increase connections and build meaningful relationships.
Already a member? Make 2025 your year to engage like never before! k big things happen together!
Benefits of Chamber Membership
COMMUNITY
Do business with people you know, like, and trust to create a strong, local economy. The diversity of our community is one of our strongest assets.
VISIBILITY
Stand out and be noticed as an active member of your community with increased exposure through our publications and directories.
ADVOCACY
We work to inform, educate, and advocate on your behalf. Gain a say in what happens across the business landscape.
TRAINING
Get a competitive edge with training opportunities and business resources through outstanding recurring programs offered by the Chamber
CONNECTIONS
Networking is a powerful tool! Build and strengthen your business network with over 300 members and over 1,000 contacts.
GROWTH
The Chamber works hard to bring more business and customers to you through various professional development opportunities
CREDIBILITY
Raise your reputation among community and other businesses when you’re identified as a Chamber of Commerce member.
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DEALS
Increase your purchasing power through members-only discounts and perks.
Meet Your Chamber
Amanda Livingston Executive Director
Regan Ta te Accounting Specialist
Haylee Z iegler Front Office
April Pratt Woodward President (LewisGale)
Lisa Clause Vice President (HopeTree Family Services)
Matt Pumo 2nd Vice President (WDBJ 7)
Carey Harveycutter Treasurer (Salem Tourism)
Allen Lawrence Immediate Past President (Salem Red Sox)
Denise King Member at Large (Land Records Research)
Jonathan Lee Member at Large (Roanoke College)
Susan Mini Member at Large (Sherwood Memorial Park)
Quinn Mongan Member at Large (ServPro)
Jeff Bird (Salem City Schools)
Stephanie Carroll (Terrier Sports Management)
Amie Chernault (Bank of Botetourt)
Wendy Delano (Salem Civic Center)
Lenora Downing (Roanoke County)
Corey Fobare (CBIZ Human Capital Mgmnt)
M ichael Freeman (Branch Group)
Alex Jones (Roanoke County)
James Jordan (Attorney at Law)
Amy Kageals (Carilion Children’s)
Mark Manning (Ollie & Associates)
Toni McLawhorn (Virginia Career Works)
Andrea Milliron (Pinnacle Financial Partners)
John Shaner (Salem Parks & Rec)
Brett Sharp (Wheeler / Star Country)
Jason Suhr (Roanoke County Schools)
Katie Beach
Alexis Brown S tephanie Carroll
Zach Collier
M ichael Crouse
Nathan Drumwr ight
Samantha Edwards
Teresa Fr idley
Corey Fobare
Amy Foster
Benji Norris
T ullio O’Reilly
Chris Tucker
Joshua Vance
Kristy Wiseman
“Consumers are 80% more aware of a business if that business is a chamber member.”
Jeff Bird Stephanie Carroll Amie Chernault Lisa Clause Wendy Delano Lenora Downing Corey Fobare
Carey Harveycutter Alex Jones James Jordan Amy Kageals Denise King Allen Lawrence Jonathan Lee
Andrea Milliron Susan Mini Quinn Mongan Matt Pumo John Shaner Brett Sharp Jason Suhr
Mark Manning
April Woodward
Toni McLawhorn
Michael Freeman
Our Valued Mission Partners
Chamber Happenings
“63% of consumers are more likely to purchase goods or ser vices from a Chamber-affiliated company. ”
Member Community Day Annual Golf Tournament - Roanoke Country Club
Hurricane Helene Relief
EPIC Leadership
Groundbreakings
Member Directory
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ADVERTISING & MARKETING
38th & Kip Studio
5Points Creative
Lamar Advertising Co
Nexstar - WFXR TV & WWCW TV
O’Connor Group
Red Velocity, Inc
Robertson Marketing Group
Stephanie Carroll
The Market Exec
APARTMENTS / PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Elm Park Estates
F&W Management LC
Greenbrier Management Company
Omma Management
Salem Woods Apartments
Valleydale Apartments
WestWind Apartment Homes / Greenbrier Management
ARCHITECTURE / ENGINEERING
Balzer & Associates
Jones & Jones Associates
ARTS / ENTERTAINMENT / EVENT MANAGEMENT
En L’air Academy of Dance and Acrobatics
Jefferson Center Foundation
Jump into Mystery
Mill Mountain Theatre
Mountain Movers Creative Arts
Salem Civic Center
Salem Red Sox
Sinkland Farms
Veteran Events And Training
ASSISTED LIVING / SENIOR COMMUNITIES
Cardinal Senior Living - Roanoke
Friendship
Friendship at Salem Terrace
Our Lady of the Valley
Snyder Nursing Home
Virginia Lutheran Homes
ATTORNEYS / LEGAL SERVICES
C Richard Cranwell, PLC
Cowan Perry PC
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
Haddox Law, PLLC
James T Jordan, PLLC
Land Records Research, LLC
OPN Law
Steidle & Gordon, PC
Tarris Law, PLC
Wills on Wheels, PLLC
Woods Rogers PLC
AUTOMOTIVE
Blue Ridge Diesel Injection
Blue Ridge Tire Center
Certified Collision Repair
Hart Motor Co , Inc
Rollins Automotive
T C Squared, Inc
BUILDING SUPPLIES / HOME IMPROVEMENT
Brass Key Design Society
Budget Blinds Serving Salem, Roanoke, Botetourt and the NRV
Chandler Concrete of Virginia
Northwest Hardware
Specialized Saw & Mower
Stanley Steemer
Whitt Carpet One Floor & Home
BUSINESS SERVICES
Anderson & Reed, LLP
Big Lick Screen Printing
BNI
CBIZ Human Capital Management
Cobb Technologies
Court Accountings, LLC
Lawrence C Musgrove Associates
Localyte
PMI Payroll Management
RCM Solutions, LLC
Responsive Technology Partners
Roanoke Regional Partnership
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Roanoke & Lynchburg
ZenBusiness
CHILDCARE
Apple Ridge Farm
Child Care Aware of VA
Children’s Castle
Early Learning Center
Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries
St Mark’s Lutheran Church
CLEANING / RESTORATION
Chem-Dry of Choice
SERVPRO of Roanoke, Montgomery & Pulaski Counties
CONSTRUCTION
Altus Group, Inc
Birdlebough Development, Inc
DBA Signature Structures
Boone Thomas, LLC
Boxley Materials Company
Branch Group
Building Specialists, Inc
ECS, Ltd
EZ Mobility Solutions
Foundations Plus
G&H Contracting, Inc
G J Hopkins, Inc
Giebner Environmental
Helm Building Enterprises
JES Foundation Repair
John T Morgan Roofing & Sheet Metal
Kanawha Stone Company
Lanford Brothers Company, Inc
Lionberger Construction
R L Price Construction, Inc
Rosemark, LLC
Solid Rock Enterprises, Inc
Stateson Homes LLC
The Cabinet Saver
Varney Inc
Wohlford Contracting
Yonn’s Chimney Services
CONSULTANTS
Collier Research Systems
Cortex Leadership Consulting
Ed Direction
EOS Worldwide
Ignite Leadership Consulting Group
Joyce Waugh Consulting, Inc
Katie Beach Consulting, LLC
Ollie & Associates
COPIERS AND SERVICES
LCR
Virginia Business Systems
DENTAL CARE
Griffin Cross, DDS
Roanoke Valley Orthodontics
Salem Dental Care
EDUCATION
American National University
Clover Language Solutions LLC
ECPI University
Mathnasium of Roanoke
Roanoke College
Roanoke County Schools
Roanoke Higher Education Center
Salem City Schools
Virginia Institute of Autism
Virginia Tech Roanoke Center
Virginia Western Community College
VWCC School of Career and Corporate Training
ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL CONTRACTING
Cline Electrical
Engineered Services, Inc
EMPLOYMENT / STAFFING / TRAINING
Elwood Staffing
Express Employment Professionals
LaborMAX Staffing
Western Virginia
Workforce Development
Ignite Purpose, USA
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
SALES & SERVICE
Aztec Rental Center
Commonwealth Home Health Group
Roanoke Golf Cars
United Rentals
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
American National Bank & Trust Co
Atlantic Union Bank
Bank of Botetourt /
Virginia Mountain Mortgage
Bank of the James
Blue Eagle Credit Union
Carter Bank & Trust
First Bank
Freedom First Federal Credit Union
HomeTrust Bank
Member One Federal Credit Union
National Bank of Blacksburg
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Ridge View Bank
Salem VA Credit Union
Skyline National Bank
Truist
Valley Wealth Group
Wells Fargo
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Appletree Wealth Management
Blackwell Financial, Inc
Blue Ridge Financial Partners
Edge Home Finance
Edward Jones Investments
First Citizens Bank
First Heritage Mortgage
Hyer Financial Services
KEMBA Roanoke
Federal Credit Union
Kembel Tax Service Inc
Mutual Of Omaha Advisors
New York Life
Northwestern Mutual
OVM W AnnieMac Home Mortgage
Roanoke Valley
Community Credit Union
The Meridian Group -
RBC Wealth Management
The Myrias Group
Union Home Mortgage
Upward Financial Planning
Waterstone Mortgage, Inc
Wells Fargo-Salem
“Join the Chamber today and get involved with our communit y!”
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FITNESS / HEALTH / SPORTS
E3 Fitness
Fit Studio
Fitness by Holly
Gold’s Gym North Roanoke
Hanging Rock Golf Club
InMotion Wellness Studio
Roanoke Country Club
Runabout Sports
Virginia Amateur Sports
Workout Anytime
YMCA - Salem Family
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES
Blue Ridge Beverage Co
Deli-Matic
Gina’s Food with Flavor
My Poppy’s Honey
P A Short Distributing Co
Pepsi Bottling Group
Pumpernickel Pickle
Catering Company
The Coffee Bus
Twin Creeks Brewing Company
Virginian Station
FUNERAL / BURIAL / CREMATIONS
Lotz Funeral Home
Sherwood Memorial Park
GOVERNMENT / MUNICIPAL
Ben Cline, US House of Representatives (06)
City of Salem
Roanoke County
Roanoke County
Economic Development
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany
Regional Commission
Salem Library
GROCERY / CONVENIENCE STORES
KB Mercantile
Kroger Mid-Atlantic
HEALTH SERVICES
Advanced Physical Therapy of Virginia
AFC Urgent Care
Align Neurology
Balance Wellspace
Beltone Audiology & Hearing Aid Center
Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
Blue Ridge Dental Group
Calm Source
Carilion Clinic
Children’s Therapy Concepts
Dental Associates
Dharma Pharmaceuticals / RISE Salem
Good Samaritan
Advanced Illness Care - Hospice
H2 Health
Interim Healthcare Invision
Kissito Healthcare Incorporated
LewisGale Medical Center
Mount Regis Center
Nexus Homecare LLC
Restoration Direct Primary Care
Revolution Hearing
Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center
SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care LLC Virginia
Star City Medical
The Key (Generation Solutions)
Tuck Chiropractic Clinic
Universal Health Corporation
Virginia Interventional Pain and Spine Center
HEATING / AIR / PLUMBING CONTRACTING
Oscar W Smith Mechanical
Prillaman Mechanical, Heating, & A/C
Southern Air, Inc
Wisler Plumbing
HOTELS / LODGING
Affordable Corporate Suites
Comfort Suites at Ridgewood Farms
Courtyard by Marriott
Fairfield by Marriott - Salem
Hampton Inn & Suites
Roanoke Downtown
Hampton Inn Salem
Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke
Holiday Inn Express Salem
Holiday Inn Tanglewood
Home2Suites by Hilton Roanoke Airport
Residence Inn Marriott, Roanoke
Rowland Hotel
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
The Liberty Trust Hotel
The Lofts at Downtown Salem
WoodSpring Suites
INDIVIDUAL
Wingate, Mava
INSURANCE
Banks Insurance Agency
Burgess DeMarco & Flick Insurance
Business Solutions, Inc
Delta Dental of Virginia
GEICO Local Agency
Hanover Insurance Group
Humana
Humphrey Stump & Haynie
Insurance
Innovative Insurance Group
Lynn Atkinson, Insurance Agent
New York Life Insurance Company
Northpoint Insurance
Virginia Title Center, LLC
INTERNET / TECHNOLOGY
AesirTech Consulting
CMIT Solutions of Roanoke
HyperGen Inc
Salem Computer
Tenth Gear Consulting
LANDSCAPING / NURSERY
Landscape Enterprise
Pine Ridge Nursery & Landscaping
Virginia Green
MANUFACTURING
Blanco
Damon Company of Salem, Inc
Graham-White Mfg Company, Wabtec
Integer
KIK of Virginia, Inc
Maxx Performance
Medeco Security Locks Inc
Mersen USA ACE Corp
Novozymes Biologicals, Inc
Oak Hall Cap & Gown
Parkway Brewing Company
Qualichem, Inc
ReaderLink Dristibution
Salem Specialties, Inc
Steel Dynamics
TW Controls
Yokohama Tire
Manufacturing Virginia
MEDIA
Berryfield
Effectv - formerly Comcast Spotlight
Leisure Media 360
Mel Wheeler, Inc - WXLK, WVBE, WSLQ, WFIR, WSLC Radio Stations
The Roanoke Times
Virginia Business
Virginia Media Inc
WDBJ - Television, Inc
WSLS-TV 10
MUSEUMS
Salem Museum & Historical Society
NONPROFITS
/ COMMUNITY SERVICES
Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley
American Legion Post 3
Blue Ridge Zoological Society of Virginia
Botetourt County
Chamber of Commerce
Center in the Square
CVBBA (Carolinas-Virginia Business Brokers Association)
Feeding Southwest Virginia
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys
Greater Roanoke Workforce
Development Board
Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley / Restore
HopeTree Family Services
Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
On Our Own of Roanoke Valley
Partnership for Community Wellness
Radar / UHSTS
Roanoke Regional
Home Builders Association
Roanoke Valley-Allegheny
Regional Commission
Roanoke Valley SPCA
Roanoke-Blacksburg
Technology Council
Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Southwest Virginia
RVSHRM
Salem Kiwanis
Salem-Roanoke County
Chamber of Commerce
Salem-Roanoke County Food Pantry
StepStone Family and Youth Services
The Wild Way
United Way of Roanoke Valley
Visit Virginia Blue Ridge
Williamson Road Area
Business Association
YMCA at Tanglewood
PARTY / MEETINGS / SOCIAL / LOCATIONS
Hidden Valley Country Club
Hunting Hills Country Club
McAteer Meeting Management
PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY
Bella Muse
By Grace Studios
KC Photography
Red Velocity
PRINTING / SIGNAGE / DISPLAY
Blue Ridge Sign and Stamp
FastSigns/Budget Signs
King Screen
Page Turner Studios
Vertex Signs
REAL ESTATE
ABoone Homes, LLC
Divaris Real Estate
Leah Hedrick, Realtor LLC
Long & Foster Realtors
MKB, Realtors®
Mountain City Realty & Auction, LLC
RealStar Realtors
Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors
The Crouch Team /
RE/MAX All Points
The Legacy Team of Integrity
Home Mortgage Corporation
Young Realty Company
RECREATION
Bane International -
Loch Haven Lake Club
Deggeller Attractions
Green Ridge Recreation Center
Launching Pad Trampoline Park
& Family Fun Center
Magical Mystery Bike Tours
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Salem Parks & Recreation
The VR Center
RESTAURANTS
Alejandro’s Mexican Grill
Bean Bliss Coffee Bar
Brood Restaurant & Bar
Chick-fil-A
Famous Toastery
Mac and Bob’s
Macado’s
Mike’s Meals
Our Daily Bread
Papa John’s Pizza
Salem Catering & Concessions
Stave & Cork
VFW Enterprise LLC
Wendy’s of Western Virginia, Inc
ZAK Enterprises LLC
RETAIL
A New Leaf, LLC
Back on the Rack
Barrows Inc
Blue Flames Collections LLC
Fleet Feet Roanoke
Frank’s Cool Stuff
Ginger ’s Jewelry
Grace & Glitter Bowtique
Grand Home Furnishings
Missile Baits
Now Then and Again
Orvis
R M Johnson & Sons Jewelers
RCC Tanglewood Mall LLC
Salem Antique Market
Sherwin-Williams Co
Sun & Spruce Soaps
Water By Design
SALONS
K Monea Luxury Hair and Spa
Kristin Kay Inc
Mary Kay
SECURITY & SAFETY
Executive Security Concepts
Commonwealth Document Management
Hometown Security, Inc
Industrial Biodynamics
STORAGE / MOVING
Crowning Touch
Senior Moving Services
Lawrence Companies
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Comcast Business
GLO Fiber Enterprise
Roanoke Valley Broadb and Authority
US Cellular Corporation
GB Airlink
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TRANSPORTATION
Roanoke-Blacksburg
Regional Airport
Summit Helicopters, Inc
UTILITIES
Appalachian Power Area 52
Davenport Energy, Inc
Roanoke Gas Company
Western Virginia Water Authority
VETERINARY SERVICES
Veterinarians to Cats
WASTE & RECYCLING
First Piedmont Waste Solutions
Tidy Services
WHOLESALE / DISTRIBUTION
Aramark Uniform Services
Basham Oil Company
The Uttermost Co
There are so many ways to join our collective mission at the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce It all begins with your membership. Beyond that, you can attend our ongoing calendar events as well as special events, business breakfasts, luncheons, and after-hours We offer networking opportunities, business development workshops and sessions, community collaborations, volunteering, and numerous sponsorships Call us today to get started with your exciting membership at the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce. If you’re already a member from long-time legacy to newcomer THANK YOU for your renewal and continued support.
COLLEGE
With a campus in the heart of downtown Salem, just one block off Main Street, Roanoke College has long understood that an education doesn’ t stop at the classroom door. That’s why the independent, four-year
college, which brings up to 2,000 students per year into the city, has a track record of investing in collaborations that connect the community with its students, helping both grow together.
“Roanoke College is more than just a place of learning; it’s an integral part of the wonderful region it calls home,” said President Frank Shushok Jr. “By building lasting partnerships, we’re uniquely positioned to nurture
innovation, contribute to the cultural landscape and create opportunities that uplift us all.”
Since the college’s founding in 1842, that strong town-and-gown philosophy
has yielded everything from internship and research opportunities leading to the modern day college’s 100% Real-World Learning Guarantee — to service-oriented projects like the R House partnership, which brings together all incoming freshmen each year to help build a Habitat for Humanity house for a local family.
The campus is continually evolving to meet the needs of its students and community by creating essential learning and leadership experiences that help shape the workforce of the future.
Here is a look at just a few key initiatives it launched in the past year.
Building workforce partnerships
As part of its forward-thinking strategic plan, Roanoke College established a campus-community partnership to create workforce development programs carefully tailored to the needs of the region’s working professionals.
Roanoke College-Roanoke Valley (RC-RV) will work hand-in-hand with businesses, nonprofits and community leaders to design programs that bridge crucial gaps in the valley’s certification and training needs.
The partnership is supported by a generous $1 million gift from Roanoke College graduate Peter Treiber and his wife, Irene, who spoke of the important
role that continuing education plays in creating vibrant, 21st century communities.
“This is not just a Roanoke College initiative,” Peter Treiber said. “This is a valley initiative.”
Game on
When the college’s football team took to the field for its first game last fall, it wasn’ t just the start of a new season; it was the start of a new era for Roanoke Valley sports.
College football hadn’ t been played here since 1942, when the urgent demands of World War II brought an end to Roanoke College’s program.
The decision to revive the sport on campus was met with an outpouring of support from the community a level of enthusiasm reflected on game day when a jaw-dropping crowd of over 9,000 people packed Salem Stadium.
“It’s been incredible to see this community rally around us, particularly for our players, many of whom are local kids who signed on to help us create this program from scratch,” said Head Coach Bryan Stinespring.
“For them to come out and see that amazing crowd, that was really special. It tells you a lot about this place and how we show up for each other.”
Next-gen learning
In a move that will transform STEM learning for all its future students, Roanoke College broke ground on the state-of-the-art Shaun McConnon Discovery Center. The multi-part project will reimagine the campus’s science buildings, starting with a brand-new $30 million facility, which will replace the decades-old Massengill Auditorium. The result will be cutting-edge resources that will serve one-third of all campus courses and more than one-half of all student research projects. Every student, regardless of major, will take classes in the buildings as part of their foundational math and science requirements.
The new discovery center also will be an asset for the community, envisioned as a gateway where all are welcome to gather for events and lectures that help us learn and collaborate. During the groundbreaking ceremony, Salem Mayor Renée Turk, a Roanoke College graduate, said the community has long benefited from the programs and resources offered by the campus.
“Roanoke College has a tremendous partnership with the City of Salem and the entire Roanoke Valley,” Turk said.
“They have added so much to the quality of life for our citizens... We work together.
Roanoke College is Salem, and Salem is Roanoke College.”
Roanoke College is Salem and Salem is
Roanoke College
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PEOPLE
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AllSports Cafe
Angelle’s Diner
Awful Aurthur ’s
Brambleton Deli
Cafe Xpress
Cast Plates & Pints
Chip & Jo’s
Famous Anthony’s
Joe’s Deli
Macado’s
Mac and Bob’s
The Pancake House
River Rock
Abrakababra
Aly Baba
Frank’s Pizza
Gusto’s
Lenore Restaurant
Lydia’s Italian Kitchen
Mamma Maria’s
Remini’s
Tivoli Pizza
Frankie Rowland’s
Brood Restaurant & Bar
Alejandro’s El Rodeo
Diablos Tacos & Tamales
Garcia’s Bistro
Tacos Coronado
Tacos Rojas
Cafe Asia 2
China Wok
Ichiban Japanese
Sakura
Szechuan Restaurant
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Olde Salem Brewing Co
Parkway Brewing Stave & Cork
Bistro–Bakery–Cafe–
Brunch–And More
Bean Bliss Coffee Bar
Boho Bake
Corbin’s Confections
Donnie D’s Bagels
Elderberry’s
Katie’s Ice Cream
Mama Jean’s BBQ
Mill Mountain Coffee
Our Daily Bread
Salem Ice Cream Shop
Sugar Magnolia
Sycamore Station
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