The City of Roanoke invites its citizens and fans of Virginia Tech football to a kickoff celebration of the 2007 season on Friday, August 31 in the Roanoke Ballroom of the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. Doors open at 7 pm. Formal program starts at 8 pm. Admission is free.

The Voice of the Hokies – Bill Roth – will emcee the event featuring: a showcase of academic programs, including collaborations between Virginia Tech and the City of Roanoke; the Hokie Bird mascot; Virginia Tech cheerleaders; the Corps of Cadets Highty-Tighties band; and the 2007 Virginia Tech football team. Free promotional items will be distributed to attendees.

The final round of the SUBWAY^Ò Super Fan Contest for Virginia Tech Hokie enthusiasts will be held during the pep rally. Judges will ask each of the pre-selected five finalists to demonstrate why they are the No. 1 Virginia Tech Hokie Super Fan. Judges will determine the grand prize winner based on their creativity and enthusiasm.

Also, Friday, August 31^st marks the 8^th annual Hokie Pride Day, which promotes wearing orange and maroon Virginia Tech clothing for the day. For more information about Hokie Pride Day, visit www.hokieprideday.com.

City Elixir – Round 2 – August 28 at 202 Market starting at 7:30. Live music, door prizes, good food and proceeds benefiting local charities. City Magazine is the organizer. Last time they had over 200 people in attendance. Check it out this time.

Congratulations to Pat Matthews and his staff at Webmail.us for cracking the Inc. Magazine Top 500 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S.

This Blacksburg-based email hosting company is a model for the region to have a more entrepreneur-focused economy. Plus it is also a model for young adults who want to start their business. Pat and his company consist mostly of Generation X and Y employees. (If you are looking for employment, then check out their site.)

Again, congrats to Webmail.us for their accomplishment. 

Young at Art- a Roanoke YP organization – has announced their opening schedule.

Download youngart082407.pdf

The organization brings YPs together and goes as a group to arts shows, programs, performances, etc. For more information email sarahtune@dwt.com.

Cox Communications has a public affairs and account executive position open in Roanoke.

Download cox_community_affairs_082407.pdf

Download cox_account_executive.pdf