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April 2021
Buzz4Good: Giles County Foster Care
Like most places in Virginia, rural Giles County has been trying to help too many foster children with too few homes. Many must be placed in other counties hours away from their homes, schools, friends and other services, exacerbating an already traumatic experience. Thankfully, 5Points Creative in Roanoke has experience in this world, having recently helped DePaul Community Services recruit more foster families to its cause. Together — along with a familiar face from a previous episode of BUZZ —…
Find out more »May 2021
Buzz4Good: Blue Ridge Women’s Center
A woman confronting an unexpected pregnancy too often doesn't know where to turn. Blue Ridge Women’s Center wants her to turn to them and their resources that support her pregnancy, her transition to motherhood, or her decision to make an adoption plan. Through an array of radio stations and digital marketing pros, Mel Wheeler, Inc., is spreading the nonprofit’s mission to help women “feel empowered to make the best decision for themselves and their families.” Buzz4Good airs on Blue Ridge…
Find out more »Agile Creativity
How to use process to be more successful with creative projects It would seem that process and creativity are at odds with one another. How, for instance, could a rigid set of rules help inspire great design, great experiences, or new approaches to challenges? In fact, the two can not only co-exist, but work together to create better results and enable teams to be more creative and productive. The secret is in how process is designed and connected to the…
Find out more »August 2021
Buzz Premiere: Christiansburg Institute
AAF Roanoke invites members to an in-person meet-and-greet on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 6 pm at the Grandin Theater. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Caribbica Soul. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase from the Grandin. At 6:45 pm, we will preview our newest episode of BUZZ, a special two-part show featuring the Christiansburg Institute that airs Aug. 4 and Aug. 11 on Blue Ridge PBS. AAF Roanoke’s Michael Craighead worked with Spectrum Media Solutions to create and donate a…
Find out more »September 2021
AAF Membership Social Float
Join AAF Roanoke for an after work social - Roanoke River and Starr Hill Brewery Join AAF on Monday, September 20 for a social float on the Roanoke River followed by a member meet-up at Starr Hill. This event is open to all current and prospective AAF members and is a great way to learn more about the group and network within the Roanoke marketing community! Plus, there’s a chance to win some prizes just for hanging out. Starting at…
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