RBTC News

What to Expect from RBTC in 2023

The RBTC is a member-driven association working to promote the growth of the Roanoke-Blacksburg technology community. In other words, growth is baked into everything we do. We’re always innovating new […]

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RAMP Cohort Applications Now Open

No matter where you find yourself in the startup pipeline, if you are building a technology-based business with high-growth potential, RAMP wants to connect you to our regional resources.   If […]

What to Expect from WoTech in 2023

If you Google “women in technology,” many of the top results provide information about how to support colleagues in tech-based fields. With monthly opportunities for professional development and social networking […]

RBTC Year in Review: Technology News and Highlights

It’s hard to believe that 2022 is already coming to a close. Thank you for helping us grow the technology community this year and celebrate the great work that is […]

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Help Us Build a Regional Internship Ecosystem (Survey)

A solid academic foundation is crucial, but new grads become professional powerhouses as they do hands-on work.  Internships are often the first professional experiences workers have. These relationships are designed […]

RBTC Seeks to Form Roanoke-Blacksburg Chapter of Blacks in Technology

Nurturing an innovation ecosystem that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion for all people is a top priority for RBTC and Verge. We recognize that the work is always ongoing. To […]

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Workforce Development: Creating a Vibrant Innovation Ecosystem

A fully mature ecosystem takes time to develop, but that doesn’t stop RBTC from planting seeds of innovation today that will bear fruit in the future. In fact, that’s what […]

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TechLab’s Global Merger Creates More Biotech Jobs for the Region

The Roanoke/Blacksburg biotechnology sector is expanding quickly, thanks in part to an exciting new development at RBTC member, TechLab. This summer, Blacksburg-based TechLab finalized a merger with SSI Diagnostica Group, […]

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RBTC Rolls Out New Membership Benefits

With a rapidly growing innovation ecosystem in the Roanoke-Blacksburg region, RBTC is rolling out new and enhanced member benefits with all new memberships and renewals. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council, part […]

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RBTC Creates Technology Talent Strategist Role to Support Member Growth

We are delighted to introduce Technology Talent Strategist Katie Conner as the newest member of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council team. Katie joined the team this month in the newly developed role, […]