This Week in 757 (Happenings) October 24, 2025

LOCAL HEADLINES

Getting a Grip: Where2Wheel’s Journey

More than a decade ago, the Peregoffs launched Where2Wheel, an online database helping off-road enthusiasts find trails, creeks, dunes, and rocky paths across the country. It quickly grew into a go-to platform for hundreds of thousands of users. Today, Where2Wheel’s marketplace partners with rural landowners to host small, supervised off-road events. Read More ➜

GO Virginia’s Game-Changing Grant Ignites VersAbility TECH Center in the 757

With only 41% of Virginians with disabilities currently employed, VersAbility TECH is flipping the script by dismantling barriers and aligning training with high-demand sectors like shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and logistics. Whether you’re a founder in defense R&D or a maker in advanced air mobility, VersAbility TECH could be your secret weapon for talent acquisition and inclusive growth. Read More ➜

Agria’s Innovation Takes Root

Agria has now expanded its footprint to the classrooms and labs of Roanoke College, where students in Dr. Dorothy Poli’s Plant Anatomy and Physiology course are conducting live studies using the Agria system. What’s unfolding with Agria is cross-regional collaboration that creates pathways for experimentation and empowering the next generation to learn through doing. Read More ➜

FERVENT FOUR
From Forensics to Founding: Rachelle Turiello's Med Tech Mission
https://youtu.be/wEdC0e-qlxM

Major Takeaways

• Follow your curiosity and stubbornness to create innovative solutions that address real-world problems.

• Early detection of cancer through advanced liquid biopsy techniques can significantly improve patient outcomes and accessibility to life-saving diagnostics.

• Building a successful startup requires community engagement, understanding market needs, and finding the right investors who align with your long-term vision.

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