February 2010
Volume 10, No. 2
The E-newsletter of the Roanoke County Economic Development Department
is designed to showcase the investments and achievements of our existing
business partners. For additional information about doing business in
Roanoke County, visit our website
www.yesroanoke.com.
DOING BUSINESS WITH ROANOKE COUNTY
BILLION DOLLAR BRAND
 Gerry O'Brion wants to teach business owners, managers and marketing executives how to make their products unique and important to consumers. O'Brion is the former marketing executive known for the Sammies sandwiches at Quiznos and he also worked for Coors Brewing Co. and Proctor & Gamble. He will speak in Roanoke on:
Thursday, February 25, 2010
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Roanoke Higher Education Center
The name of the seminar is "What Big Brands Know: Grow Any Business Like a Billion Dollar Brand." To register, please contact:
Lisa Soltis
Roanoke Economic Development
853-1694
lisa.soltis@roanokeva.gov
Registration deadline is Monday, February 22, 2010.
THE 2010 CENSUS IS IMPORTANT
It determines the distribution of more than $300 billion annually
of government funding for critical community services. It generates
thousands of jobs across the country, and it impacts your voice in
Congress.
A Complete Count: The Importance of Census Data
- Businesses use demographic and economic census data to
locate retail stores, new housing and other facilities.
- Every year, the federal government can allocate more than $300
billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data.
- Census data guide local decision-makers on where to build new
roads, hospitals, housing, schools and more.
- Census data determine representation in the U.S. House of
Representatives and in state and local governments.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
As an influential business leader, you can raise awareness of and encourage participation in this historic event. With your help, the Census Bureau will continue
to produce accurate data, which will directly affect the quality of life in your community.
www.census.gov/2010census
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