Barrows Inc.

05/08/2026

Buy local, invest local! We're proud to be Roanoke's only locally owned commercial furniture dealership (and don't forget about flooring and cabinetry, too!), investing back into our community through great organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia! Ensuring kids in Roanoke, Montgomery County and Franklin County have safe spaces with caring mentors after school means more parents can work and more kids can have bright futures right here at home. Let's all keep investing right here at home where it matters most!

We are thrilled to announce Barrows Inc. as the ParTEE Driver Sponsor for the 27th Annual Delta Dental Pro-Am for Kids! 🎉⛳💙

Barrows Inc. has been a consistent and generous supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia and our broader community, and their commitment continues to grow.

Their investment in this event is an investment in every young person who walks through our doors. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing partnership and proud to celebrate them this Pro-Am season. Thank you, Barrows Inc.! 💙🏌️

🔗 Learn more about the Pro-Am: https://bgcswva.org/annual-events/golf/

01/09/2026

What can a city-building game teach architects about urban growth? Read how Anno 117: Pax Romana explores ancient planning, city “metabolism” and the balance between realism and play in Architect Magazine: https://bit.ly/4qh8HWf

01/08/2026

Framing focus and flow. These window-facing workstations offer visual privacy and calming outdoor views. Shielded yet open, Migration Pro desks and Steelcase Karman chairs support heads-down work, while nearby social zones foster relaxed interaction. https://bit.ly/4j2O2CS

01/07/2026

Goodbye, old-school knowledge management. Wise companies see GenAI as a catalyst to change how knowledge moves. Read more at MIT Sloan Management Review: https://bit.ly/3Y1noRl

01/06/2026

The #1 complaint about the office isn’t the commute – it’s the lack of privacy. Steelcase research finds that offices without enough privacy hurt productivity. The good news? You don’t need a full redesign. With the right strategies, you can make privacy an everyday part of your workplace – and create spaces people want to use. Steelcase has identified seven simple ways to fix the problem. https://bit.ly/3YAd2I6

01/05/2026

Long, dark winters are nothing new in the Nordics. From light therapy to morning routines, experts share simple ways to protect mental well-being and find light through the darkest months. Read at Fast Company: https://bit.ly/4j7R6Oe

01/02/2026

Posture, poise and a nod to the past. Millbrae Contract from Coalesse blends mid-century cool with modern utility – because good design never goes out of style. https://bit.ly/4pPuynY

12/31/2025

New Gallup research shows that AI use at work is rising but daily adoption remains limited. Data shows that adoption follows leadership. Read the report here: https://bit.ly/4570xaK

12/30/2025

What you do matters – but do you feel it? In part two of the Steelcase Work Better Podcast “Why Mattering Matters,” host Chris Congdon talks with Zach Mercurio about how leaders can help people feel seen, valued and needed. Learn why mattering isn’t a soft skill – it’s a performance driver. https://bit.ly/49k5uzr

12/29/2025

Here's some required reading for the year ahead… Fast Company asked eight business authors to share the books shaping how they think about leadership, uncertainty and what comes next. https://bit.ly/4s7r7u6