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NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & NOTICES
The News-Gazette - Buena Vista Seeks State Grant
Buena Vista is seeking a $2.5 million industrial revitalization fund grant from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to help pay for renovations and construction of The Advancement Foundation’s Virginia Innovation Collective.
Published on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 12:00am
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WDBJ7 - Ribbon-cutting for Buena Vista business a first for new innovation center
BUENA VISTA, Va. (WDBJ) - A ribbon-cutting in Buena Vista was a milestone for a new business there, and a preview of coming attractions for the business incubator where it started.
WFIR - Gauntlet finalist is crushing it with recycled glass startup
That sand between your toes at the beach, in sandbags used for flood control and found in mixed-media art projects starts with finely-crushed glass.
GAUNTLET Winner on WFXR - All The Dirt
All the Dirt: Incubating chicken eggs - In the latest edition of All the Dirt, WFXR News’ Amanda Kenney brought in Natalie Ashton to explain what it means to incubate chicken eggs.
Smith Mountain Eagle - 8th Annual GAUNTLET Graduation and Awards Ceremony held in Vinton
On Wednesday, May 25, The GAUNTLET Business Program & Competition held the 8th Annual GAUNTLET Graduation & Awards Ceremony in Vinton.
The Roanoke Times - Business Intel: The Gauntlet
Two women-owned startups claimed the top prize in the first tie recorded by the annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition.
The Franklin News Post - Three Franklin County businesses awarded prizes from The GAUNTLET
Three Franklin County businesses — Bite Me Confections, Rylor & Co. Designs and Laurel Lynn Designs — were recognized on May 25 at the graduation and awards ceremony for The GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition.
Henry County Enterprise - M-HC businesses take top spots in Gauntlet business competition
A number of startup and existing small businesses from Martinsville and Henry County emerged victorious last week at the awards and graduation ceremony for the 8th annual Gauntlet Business Program & Competition.
The Martinsville and Henry County entrepreneurs who competed in the Gauntlet small business launch program after the awards ceremony in Vinton, VA. In total, 17 local small businesses or startups were recognized during the ceremony, with Natalie Hodge of Rudy’s Girl Media tying for first place. (Contributed photo)