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small businesses with bold entrepreneurs
Rockhouse Marina
New River Art & Fiber
Blacksburg - supplies and gifts for artists, makers and hobbyists Staying home more than ever prompts the time and inclination to craft all kinds of things with kits and supplies found here. Owner Jessica Jones majored in art at Virginia Tech, worked at Mish Mish and relocated to New York City, only to miss life in the New River Valley. The yarn shop and art supply store serves all ages, and she and her staff have the knowledge to guide you, your kids and grandchildren into new hobbies, gifts and creative activities.
Rockhouse Marina
With great food, drinks, boat rentals and whatever you need for fun times at Claytor Lake, the marina offers apparel, accessories, tackle, gear and live music on and off the water. Mountain 2 Island based here is a leading paddleboard and water NRV MAGAZINE
Crab Creek Country Store
Christiansburg - old time country store with décor for every home Shopping here is an experience in warm nostalgia blended with style and function in quilts, table linens, candles, primitive accents, country themes and charming contemporary home decorative accessories. Their line of unique jewelry is very attractive as well, and reasonable prices for quality merchandise is like frosting on the cake.
Vance & Rorrer CPA
Dublin - to provide the best experiences on Claytor Lake
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adventure company and local dealer for Bentley pontoon boats with Honda outboard motors.
Radford - where the client is the most important person in the room
Imagine for a moment sitting across from someone in a professional office who is taking notes on a yellow lined pad of paper with a sharp #2 pencil. You have all this person’s attention and no high tech gadgets in sight. This is
the way they roll at Vance & Rorrer CPA in Radford, and their vast experience includes digital filing and advanced financial software and technology.
Blacksburg Feed & Seed Co Blacksburg - for all things lawn, garden and fishing, too!
This third generation local business, established in 1947, offers flowers, fertilizer, mulch, seeds, wheel barrows and bird feeders for the yard, quality grain for livestock, fishing equipment and supplies and much, much more. Martin Hanbury works alongside his son Phillip daily, and Hanbury’s Tackle features hand-tied fishing lures and an expansive stock of fine rods and reels.
Smith’s Super-Aid Pharmacy and Gateway Gifts [Text by Becky Hepler]
Rich Creek - The Buy-One-Get-TheNext One-Free is a great sales ploy and sometimes even businesspeople enjoy
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