RAMP Spring Demo Day

The Train Station 1402 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Join us for an exciting night of networking, pitching, and celebrating our Spring 2024 Cohort! Hear from each of our RAMP Spring 2024 Cohort startups as they share their pitch live on stage. Doors will open at 5:00 pm and programming is to begin at 5:30 pm. RAMP Spring 2024 Cohort: Alice Innovations (Roanoke, VA) leverages […]

BIT SWVA B.Y.T.E.S. | X Spaces

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Join us for a free interactive virtual workshop on the benefits of using X (Twitter) Spaces to grow your brand. We will join a live X Space for an opportunity to win $50 in Bitcoin! Get ready to elevate your online presence and foster authentic connections. Let's embark on this journey into the world of […]

Meet the Cohort

Starcade 1 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA, United States

Join us for a fun filled evening at the Starcade as you meet the 2024-2025 ChangeMakerZ. *Full Cohort Required*

BIT SWVA eSports Invitational

Historic Fishburn Mansion - Roanoke Parks and Recreation eSports Lab, 3rd Floor 714 13th Street Southwest, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Get ready gamers! We're incredibly excited to announce an engaging two-day eSports tournament taking place at the Historic Fishburn Mansion in Roanoke, VA. Gaming sessions will run from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, promising intensive, adrenaline-charged competition for all attendees. The tournament will be focusing on two hugely popular, buzzing games: NBA 2K - Lace […]

Virtual Lunch and Logistics For OnBoard | ROA program

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During this virtual Lunch and Logistics you will be introduced to the OnBoard | ROA cohort. You will be part of this dynamic group for the summer as part of your journey. Varying industries and companies will be represented to give you an insight of all that is happening in the Roanoke Region as you […]

360 Assessments

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Please send out your abbreviated 360 Surveys to those selected to complete them. See instructions for more details. *Full Cohort Required*

Welcome Event Red Sox Game

Carilion Clinic Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark 1008 Texas St., Salem, VA, United States

Come cheer on the Home Team Salem Red Sox and Network with interns, young professionals and employers that are passionate about the Roanoke Region. This will kick off the Onboard | ROA program and we are sure there will be fun. Gates open at 6 pm, first pitch at 7:05 pm. *Dinner will be provided* […]

Get2KnowYou Dragon’s Tooth Hike

Dragons Tooth Trail Head Parking Parking lot, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Catawba, VA, United States

Meet the regional ambassadors and find a mentor! Lace up your hiking boots and join a seasoned guide as well as a variety of regional ambassadors to hit the trails on some of the best hiking terrain on the East Coast. Learn about the outdoor culture and what brings so many adventurists to our region.

Leadership Panel

Join a panel of leaders at all levels in all stages of life in our region to discuss how to lead from where you are. Hear stories of success, failure and what leadership looks like at all stages of your career.   *Full Cohort Required* *Bring Standout* Time TBD Location TBD - in Botetourt County

Beer & Biotech

Big Lick Brewing Co. 409 Salem Ave SW, Roanoke, VA, United States

New Developments in Commercializing Capsadyn® This year, Chorda Pharma started marketing Capsadyn®, an over-the-counter topical analgesic for muscle and joint pain and other ailments. We’ll talk about issues related to regulation, manufacturing, intellectual property, and marketing as they pertain to Chorda Pharma and other biomedical start-ups in the region. Those in attendance can receive a free […]

BIT SWVA eSports Summer League

Historic Fishburn Mansion - Roanoke Parks and Recreation eSports Lab, 3rd Floor 714 13th Street Southwest, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Get ready gamers! As the temperatures heat up, so does the competition! Fridays at the Historic Fishburn Mansion in Roanoke, VA, you can join your peers for a few hours of digital competition. Gaming sessions will run from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm, promising intensive, adrenaline-charged competition for all attendees. Lunch will be provided by Feeding Southwest […]

Teamwork & Building Your Workplace Community

Explore Park 3900 Rutrough Road SE, Roanoke, VA, United States

Dress Casual and join us for a day at Treetop Quest at Explore Park. Zip through the forest on the zipline on this fun and safe ropes course, or challenge yourself with climbing through the trees. Enjoy a jump on the largest trampoline for a grand finale! We will then conclude with refreshments at Twin […]