Lord Botetourt’s Markvart participates in US Army birthday celebration at Vinton War Memorial
Lord Botetourt High School senior Blake Markvart (left) gets instruction from Major General Jeff Snow on using a sabre to...
The Gauntlet— Botetourt brewing brothers share their Gauntlet experience with the latest group of entrepreneurs
Twin Creeks Brewing Company owners shared their success story at the Feb. 13 Gauntlet business classes. Shown left to...
Registration opens for this year’s Gauntlet Competition
Botetourt County, Roanoke County, the Alleghany Highlands, and The Advancement Foundation are teaming up to support small business development across...
The Gauntlet: Botetourt’s Wingman Outfitter top winner
Gauntlet winner Lois Fritz from New Freedom Farm in Buchanan is shown with (left to right) Doug Jackson, Jay...
The Gauntlet: Entrepreneurs making presentations to judges, awards are May 11
Annette Patterson (front) established The Advancement Foundation (TAF) and the Gauntlet Business Program and Competition. Kathleen Carr (center)...
Gauntlet competitor New Freedom Farm raises over $57,000 through Roanoke Valley Gives
This is the fifth in a series about the Gauntlet Business Program and Competition, which originated with The Advancement Foundation...
The Gauntlet: Buchanan business owners serving as mentors for prospective new outdoor adventure business
(This is the fourth in a series of articles on the Gauntlet Business Program and Competition, following several entrepreneurs as...
The Gauntlet: Former Marine’s business idea comes from his experience in Japan
(This is the third in a series of articles on the Gauntlet Business Program and Competition, following several entrepreneurs as...
Gauntlet Business Competition: New entrepreneurs get more lessons on starting, maintaining, growing a business
(This is the second in a series of articles on the Gauntlet Business Program and Competition, following several entrepreneurs...
Gauntlet Business CompetitioN
The third annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition is underway with classes at the Vinton War Memorial on Tuesday nights...