Many years ago I met a couple of fun-loving, outdoorsy type guys who had an annual tradition of inviting friends over to share the bounty of their hunting efforts. We enjoyed quail and dove and venison and other exotic meats amongst folks who rarely had the opportunity to taste such fare. Andy Douthat and David […]
read moreThis weekend runners from across the Country will come to Roanoke, Virginia to compete in the Blue Ridge Marathon. Billed as “America’s Toughest Road Marathon”, the race course includes a total elevation gain/loss of 7,430 feet. Runners who compete in this event are looking for a real challenge, a chance to enjoy some spectacular views, and […]
read moreBalzer and Associates, Inc., Planners, Architects, Engineers and Surveyors will become the first professional design firm globally to use a brand new technology which will allow our professional Architects, Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, Landscape Architects and Land Surveyors to perform their work totally hands-free. The proprietary devices and software that the company has developed in […]
read moreBalzer and Associates is very proud to have been part of the team that helped Deschutes find its new home. On behalf of the entire team, we want to welcome them all to the Valley.
read moreGovernor Terry McAuliffe visited Roanoke today for a “major economic development announcement”. This was the second such visit in a week. Last week the Governor announced that Italian auto parts maker, Eldor, Corp. would invest $75 million in a new plant in Botetourt County. Today the Governor announced that Deschutes Brewery will invest $85 million […]
read moreFor three years now Balzer and Associates, Inc. has participated in a health insurance captive group, known as Legacy Health. Having just returned from the group’s annual meeting I am delighted to announce that we were the recipient of a “Pursuit of Excellence” award. This award recognizes our employees, our leadership and our company for […]
read moreBalzer and Associates, Inc. recently welcomed 2 new Associates to their leadership group. The new Associates are Jeff Bridges, LS and Matt Shrader, Architect. Mr. Bridges is employed in the Richmond office and has been with the company since 2003. Jeff is a Licensed Land Surveyor and was previously enlisted in the United States Air […]
read moreSean Horne, LA, newly appointed Executive Vice President to the Board of Directors of Balzer and Associates, Inc., has been with the firm for 14 years. He currently manages the Engineering Department in the Roanoke office. Mr. Horne graduated from Virginia Tech in 1998 with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree and serves on the Board of Directors with […]
read moreEleven awards were presented by the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation in November. The awards are presented annually and honorees are nominated and voted on by a foundation committee. The organization recognizes significant examples of preservation through restoration or adaptive reuse of old structures, environmental and educational projects, and lifetime achievement. “The Locker Room Lofts” in Roanoke […]
read moreMichael C. Bricker, RA was appointed by the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to the Board of Building Code and Fire Appeals. Mr. Bricker has been with Balzer and Associates, Inc. for 21 years and currently oversees the Architectural Department in our Richmond area office.
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