About Us

BIZ TALK serves as a portal for businesses in the Roanoke and New River Valleys of Virginia. It provides a place where local businesses, including healthcare, technology, government services and entrepreneurship can list press releases, business events and functions and product or service evaluations.

Designed by Roanoke Biz2Biz as a resource for local business to promote regional economic development, BIZ TALK is also part of an effort to encourage small and mid size businesses to adopt cutting-edge marketing technologies. The site is moderated by Patsy Stewart, Biz2Biz Operations Manager.

Ira Kaufman, President of Roanoke Biz2Biz and Online Advantage, contributes to the site with his vast knowledge of marketing and branding strategies as well as technology and social media trends.

Roanoke Biz2Biz is a professional business development and marketing team in the Roanoke Valley. We generate exposure, partnerships and revenue for member businesses on-line and off-line. Successful business is built on values that are consistently applied and integrated into daily operating decisions. We assist in the growth of small to medium companies using our advanced web capabilities, combining the power of the Internet, along with proven integrated marketing strategies.

Online Advantage is a results-oriented marketing and web development arm for small and mid size companies. It applies the philosophy that online marketing works if the objectives and branding are clear and the design and defined actions are engaging.

Ira Kaufman Patsy Stewart