Leadership Roanoke Valley Event

I recently had the privilege of attending the Leadership Roanoke Valley (LRV), Economic Development Group event at Greenfield Education & Training Center, located in Botetourt County, Virginia.

LRV, a program under the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, was founded in 1983. The group is dedicated to raising community awareness and applying leadership skills to help organizations thrive in the Roanoke Valley. The group seeks to understand the infrastructure that makes our region work and the ways in which they can improve it.

Pictured above is speaker, Jim Barney, founder of Click & Pledge. See more photos of the event.

Oakey's Funeral Home

President Sammy Oakey, fifth generation in the family business. Read Sammy's Blog here.


Writing this Work Space story for Valley Business Front Magazine allowed me to go places most people don't get to — or even think to, for that matter. For me, touring behind the scenes of a funeral home was fascinating. I hope you enjoy the story on page 34 of this month's issue. Visit Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory's website.