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Dayal Bhagat of CMIT Solutions of Roanoke and North Charlotte Named 2026 Franchise of the Year

National honor recognizes sustained growth, service delivery and leadership across the CMIT Solutions network as the company marks 30 years in business. Dayal Bhagat, President and Chief Technology Officer of […]

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RBTC Taps Lex Stewart for Inaugural Community Manager Role

At RBTC, community is the whole point. As a member-driven association, we work hard at cultivating meaningful relationships that promote the growth of our innovation ecosystem. Our intentional programming is designed to inspire, […]

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RBTC Welcomes Nicole DeFoor in New STEM Outreach Coordinator Role

Robust STEM and biotech workforce development is critical to a healthy innovation ecosystem. RBTC has a long history of talent investment; from k-12 to Ph.D. recruitment, to nontraditional pathways like community college micro credentials and technical internships, we’ve strategically nurtured our […]

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RBIA Welcomes Ada Cuadrado-Medina as Director of Communications and Engagement

The Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance is pleased to welcome Ada Cuadrado-Medina as the inaugural Director of Communications and Engagement. This newly created position reflects RBIA’s commitment to actively stewarding the […]

RBTC Honors the Year’s Innovation Standouts at TechNite 2026

RBTC hosted the annual TechNite gala to celebrate the powerful innovation hub that’s growing in Roanoke and Blacksburg. Held on May 7 at Roanoke’s landmark Hotel Roanoke and presented by […]