In the Press

Pulaski's Beans and Rice to administer investment grant

Organizers will be looking for retail, technology, recreation and cultural business proposals. The competition is open to both existing businesses that want to make significant expansion and proposals for new businesses.

Roanoke.com - January 1, 2016

Governor McAuliffe announces $420,000 for VA CBL Grants

RICHMOND- Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today $420,000 in Virginia Community Business Launch (CBL) grants for the towns of Pulaski, Vinton, Marion and Strasburg, as well as the cities of Lynchburg, Petersburg and Martinsville.

Governor.Virginia.gov - December 17, 2015

Small town Draper's dreams becoming a reality in Pulaski County

"It allows people to start dreaming again." Debbie Gardner said.

Roanoke.com - January 18, 2015

Pulaski County preparing young entrepreneurs for the future

When it comes to teaching kids about business, most agree it's best to teach them when they're young.

WDBJ7.com - February 13, 2015

Pulaski steps to a brighter future

Officials said they hope to connect [businesses] to the 186-mile Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber-optic cable network. Pulaski Pursuit of Progress Day 5

Roanoke.com - September 30, 2015

Southwest Virginia towns revitalize by emphasizing their assets

Other communities across the region also have found ways to leverage public and private investment to bring back town centers and jobs. Pulaski Pursuit of Progress Day 4.

Roanoke.com - September 29, 2015

'There's still promise here'

A theme emerged: A community’s outlook has much to do with a willingness to try. Pulaski Pursuit of Progress Day 3

Roanoke.com - September 28, 2015

Pulaski works to retain young people

“I like it here because we’re right in the middle of the mountains. There’s a lot of hunting and fishing I can do. … It’s just a great place,” Walker Suthers said. Pulaski Pursuit of Progress Day 2.

Roanoke.com - September 27, 2015