Regional cooperation: Where do we go from here?

It’s not a new question, of course. But two regional projects – the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute and the Creative Connectors’ “81 Reasons to Connect” initiative – have returned the issue to the forefront.

These projects have raised both hopes and questions in the business community: How much growth can they bring? What happens next? And how does the community leverage these initiatives?

Join the Blue Ridge Business Journal and Cox Business Oct. 13 at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center for a discussion about the future of regional cooperation. Panelists Beth Doughty, Jay Foster, Elmer Hodge, Ray Smoot and Ralph Whatley will share their perspectives, and we’ll leave plenty of time for questions.

The session is free and open to the public.

The latest issue of The Blue Ridge Business Journal is out. On the cover: The Tayloe Murphy Institute at UVA honors six businesses in the region that have succeeded through tough times. We introduce you to the finalists for the Resilience Awards and talk about their keys to success.

If you’re a subscriber, your copy should be arriving in the mail (if it hasn’t already.) If you’re not a subscriber, you can pick up a copy at any of our 15 rack locations.

Subscriptions to the business journal are free. You can sign up here.

Finally: We’re offering a digital download of our annual Book of Lists, with expanded and updated listings from those in the print edition. We have more details here.

The latest issue of The Blue Ridge Business Journal is out today. On the cover: A business look at the Roanoke City Market Building — what it was intended to be, and what its prospects are now. Among those interviewed are former Roanoke city manager Bern Ewert, who envisioned the market building as an incubator for new businesses. He talks about whether that model could still work today.

If you’re a subscriber, your copy should be arriving in the mail today (or may have arrived on Saturday.) If you’re not a subscriber, you can pick up a copy at any of our 15 rack locations.

Subscriptions to the business journal are free. You can sign up here.

Finally: We’re offering a digital download of our annual Book of Lists, with expanded and updated listings from those in the print edition. We have more details here.

The latest issue of The Blue Ridge Business Journal is out today. On the cover: A story about Del. Ward Armstrong’s attempt to rein in electric rates.

If you’re a subscriber, your copy should be arriving in the mail today (or may have arrived on Saturday.) If you’re not a subscriber, you can pick up a copy at any of our 15 rack locations.

Subscriptions to the business journal are free. You can sign up here.

Finally: We’re offering a digital download of our annual Book of Lists, with expanded and updated listings from those in the print edition. We have more details here.

Don’t forget: You have until the end of the day today to submit your nominations for this year’s “20 Under 40″ issue.

Click on the “20 Under 40″ button on bizjournal.com and tell us about a young business leader who deserves some recognition.

A panel of judges from last year’s class will choose the winners, and we’ll share the results in the Sept. 20 issue of the journal.

Questions? E-mail us at news@bizjournal.com with “20 Under 40″ in the subject line.

We’re still taking nominations for this year’s “20 Under 40″ issue, but not for long.

You have until close of business Monday to submit your nomination at bizjournal.com. Click on the “20 Under 40″ button at the bottom of the page and tell us about a young business leader who deserves some recognition.

The nomination form is short and simple. In addition to basic biographical information about the nominee, you’ll just need to tell us a little bit about his or her business philosophy and community involvement. Provide contact information for the nominee and two coworkers or supervisors, and you’re done.

A panel of judges from last year’s class will choose the winners, and we’ll share the results in the Sept. 20 issue of the journal.

Questions? E-mail us at news@bizjournal.com with “20 Under 40″ in the subject line.

Time’s running out: You have less than a week left to nominate a deserving young business leader for this year’s “20 Under 40″ awards.

The nomination form — and rules — are online at www.bizjournal.com. Just click on the “20 Under 40″ button and follow the instructions there. (You must use the online form to be eligible.)

An innovation this year: We’ve assembled a panel of judges from last year’s winners who will review the nominations and make the selections.

The deadline for nominations is Aug. 2. The winners will be published in the Sept. 20 issue of the Blue Ridge Business Journal.

The latest issue of The Blue Ridge Business Journal is out today. On the cover: A story about upcoming opening of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

Also of note: We have the second part of our interview with state Secretary of Natural Resources Douglas Domenech, who calls himself a “granola Republican” but also has unkind words for the EPA.

We also remind readers that nominations for our annual “20 Under 40″ awards are now being accepted. You can find the nomination form here. The deadline is August 2.

If you’re a subscriber, your copy should be arriving in the mail today (or may have arrived on Saturday.) If you’re not a subscriber, you can pick up a copy at any of our 15 rack locations.

Subscriptions to the business journal are free. You can sign up here.

Finally: We’re offering a digital download of our annual Book of Lists, with expanded and updated listings from those in the print edition. We have more details here.

The latest issue of The Blue Ridge Business Journal is out today. On the cover: A story about the debate over swipe fees for debit cards, which pits retailers against banks.

Also of note: An interview with state Secretary of Natural Resources Douglas Domenech, who calls himself a “granola Republican” but also has unkind words for the EPA.

In this issue, we’re also kicking off our annual “20 Under 40″ awards. You can find the nomination form here. The deadline is August 2.

If you’re a subscriber, your copy should be arriving in the mail today (or may have arrived on Saturday.) If you’re not a subscriber, you can pick up a copy at any of our 15 rack locations.

Subscriptions to the business journal are free. You can sign up here.

Also, a reminder: We’re offering a digital download of our annual Book of Lists, with expanded and updated listings from those in the print edition. We have more details here.

Do you know a business leader under age 40 who deserves to be recognized?

The Blue Ridge Business Journal is now taking nominations for our annual “20 Under 40″ awards.

We have the nomination form — and rules — online at www.bizjournal.com. (You have to go through the online form to be eligible.)

An innovation this year: We’ve assembled a panel of judges from last year’s winners who will review the nominations and make the selections.

The deadline for nominations is August 2. The winners will be published in the Sept. 20 issue of the Blue Ridge Business Journal.