I love Virginia.  As a small business owner, I see a gap between businesses and the community.  We need a better way of communicating and sharing resources.  The New Virginia Economy is a start in the right direction.  

We’ll introduce you to businesses and give you access to information that can help expand your career possibilities and your earning potential.  

Season 2 of the New Virginia Economy with Mike Hamlar starts August 7, 2017 at 6:27 and 6:59 pm on WSLS 10. We look forward to another great season talking about workforce development, economic impact and job creation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. #newvirginiaeconomy

#wheelsup business trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. Looking forward to reviewing the re-fresh model to help eradicate food deserts in the Commonwealth! #fooddesert #neworleans #flyroa Remember Fly Local when possible! @flyroa @city_of_roanoke @americanair
Katina and I are very proud of Michal and all of the performers of Star City School of Ballet. Thank you Pedro Szalay, Mark Shepheard and all involved. They did Awesome! #arts #supportthearts #ballet #dance ##starcityschoolofballet
What a view in #Richmond at the Graduate! In Richmond for business! Always love the #rva #newvaeconomy #iloveva @gradrichmond
Help me wish my son, Micah Emmanuel Hamlar, a happy 5th birthday today. I'm so proud of him! He had a blast at @kidssquareroanoke (Children's Museum located in @centerinthesquare yesterday for his birthday party. There is nothing like a #fatherson bond! Happy Birthday "Mikey Jr." #hbd #birthdayboy #5yearsold Interesting Fact: Micah's great great Aunt Mary Lee Moyer turns 105 today! What a blessing!
When you get a call from a young lady who is 100 years old asking you to come celebrate with her at church there is only one response “yes ma’am”. Thank you Mrs. Sally’s Coleman for inviting me to your celebration at High Street Baptist Church today. Enjoy your day and thank you for your contribution to @city_of_roanoke and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Did you know Mrs. Coleman was of one of the teachers who help end segregation in Roanoke, served on the School board and has been an active member of High Street Baptist Church for 55 years? Thank you for your service. #happybirthday #100 #highstreetbaptistchurch
Great spending time with U.S. Senator @timkaine and Democrats from all over the Commonwealth in the @city_of_roanoke @vademocrats . Pictured: Sen. Tim Kaine with Michael Hudson and his service dog. #RR18 #newvaeconomy
What a great day at my alma mater @wfuniversity in @officialwinstonsalem @jerelrhodes founder of the #renaissanceacademy brought almost 50 students from the @city_of_roanoke on their college tour. They took a guided tour of the campus, met my former roommate and teammate @ronaldm82 (played both b-ball and f-ball) and toured the athletic facilities. Thank you to RD and @wakefootball head Coach #DaveClawson for taking time out of their busy schedules to speak to the group. Special thank you to Gerard McMahon for setting this up! Gerard is the man!! #godeacs🎩 #wfu #wfualumni @wfudeaconclub
Happy Easter from the Hamlar Family to yours! Mike, Katina, Simone, Michal and Micah. #heisrisen #easter #ressurection