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Celebrate with Cameron Johnson, “Oprah’s Big Give” Finalist

April 10th, 2008 by Biz2Biz

Come celebrate with Cameron Johnson, Roanoke native entrepreneur and self made millionaire, as he competes in the final three for "Oprah's Big Give".  The celebration will be held on Sunday evening, April 13, at the Roanoke Civic Center's Exhibit Hall.  It's free and open to the public.  Doors will open at 7pm and the shows "Going Home" episode begins at 8pm.

The City of Roanoke released a press release in which Roanoke City Manager Darlene Burcham says, "We are pleased with Cameron's success on the 'Big Give' and celebrate that he is now one of the final three contestants".

The show is about Giving and the contestants are challenged to give away thousands of dollars to complete strangers and dramatically change their lives.  They apply creative strategies to give away the weeks loot and then are judged on how well they did.  At the end of each week someone is eliminated.  Our man Cameron is still in the hunt to be winner of the first "Oprah's Big Give".

For more information contact Stuart Mease at 853-2384.  Good Luck Cameron!!

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There’s Nothing to do in Roanoke

April 4th, 2008 by Biz2Biz

How many times have you heard someone say it?  There isn't anything to do in Roanoke.  Well that's because you never had an easy place to find out what's going on the the Star City and beyond.  That is until now.

myScoper.com, the brainchild of two of Roanoke 's entrepreneurs, Beth Deel and Wendy Schulyer, is a comprehensive and interactive calendar.  It's unbiased format allows users to enter events into the calendar.  It's user friendly format makes posting events easy and fun.  For today alone there are over 20 events listed. 

myScoper launched a press release regarding it's partnerships with other media and non-profits to allow more people easy access to 'what's going on.'  Partnerships include WDBJ7, Jobzcafe, Vennue, MyRoanokeStory.com, The Arts Council of the Blue Ridge, Business Bullpen and The Butter Room.

Roanoke Businesses, this is a great way to announce your business and community events.  So before you say 'there's nothing to do in Roanoke', check out myScoper.com

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“The Art of Dr Seuss” Presented by Pamela Jean Gallery

January 13th, 2008 by Biz2Biz

Pamela Jean Gallery presents.. "The Art of Dr Seuss"

January 19 - February 28, 2008
Pamela Jean Gallery

Pamela Jean Gallery is proud to present "The Art of Dr. Seuss".  Join Pamela Jean as she hosts a special reception for children and adults on Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 11:00am - 5:00pm.  This will provide an opportunity to view fine art graphics, rekindle the spirit of youth and capture a piece of American history. 

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Cat in the Hat will read Dr. Seuss books at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm.  A Cat in the Hat book will be given away at each reading.

Bring your child's artwork with you to the reception and have it framed in primary colors for $25.00.  Artwork must be 8 x 10 or smaller.

Pamela Jean Gallery is located in Downtown Roanoke at 115 Salem Ave., across from the new Art Museum of Western Virginia.   For more information contact Pamela Jean or Susan at 540-904-7797 or email pamelajgallery@aol.com.

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Cocktails for a Cause - Support Opera Roanoke

September 8th, 2007 by Biz2Biz

"Cocktails for a Cause", Sept. 12, 5:00 - 8:00pm at Trio Restaurant in the Downtown Market. Support Opera Roanoke while attending this fun event.  It should be one of the best they've had, with the full cast from Hansel & Gretel attending and most staying for dinner. These are world class stars with impressive resumes.  There should be some singing during the evening. Here's an opportunity to help support Opera Roanoke.

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