Roanoke Regional Partnership

In the Partnership’s 40-year history, there hasn’t been a more successful year. Record high investment, job announcements, and business inquiries combined with increased net in-migration, new talent initiatives, a placemaking strategy that continues to pay dividends, and forward-thinking stakeholders, it’s easy to see why 2023 was our BIGGEST year yet. Click the link to see the read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gSQR58zw Botetourt County | Botetourt County Economic Development | ALLEGHANY, COUNTY OF | Roanoke County, Virginia | City of Roanoke, VA | City of Roanoke Department of Economic Development | City of Salem, Virginia | Franklin County, Virginia | Town of Vinton | Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge

Congratulations to our content developer, Miros, and our two interns, Daija and Grayson, on completing the Onboard|ROA program! These three young people are driven, smart, and thoughtful, and it's been a pleasure to watch them grow these past few weeks. Onboard|ROA is an eight-week program through our talent attraction brand, Get2KnowNoke. It's open to interns and young professionals, and it marries career-readiness training with fun outings and adventures meant to showcase the region's amenities. Stay tuned for more information about the program and how to get involved in 2025! #RoanokeRegionalPartnership #RoanokeRegionOfVa #OnboardROA #OnboardingProgram #TalentAttraction #TalentDevelopment

What do Alleghany, Botetourt, and Franklin Counties all have in common? They're all recipients of Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) grants! Glenn Youngkin announced yesterday the 10 Virginia projects receiving grant funds to expand broadband access throughout the Commonwealth. Nearly $7.3 million was awarded to localities in the Roanoke Region. “Virginia continues to be a national leader for closing the digital divide, and today’s announcement brings us one step closer to becoming the first state in the nation to reach statewide universal broadband coverage,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “In our increasingly digital world, having access to high-speed broadband isn’t a luxury; it’s a prerequisite to participate in daily life.” Click the link below to learn more. Franklin County, Virginia | Botetourt County | Virginia Economic Development Partnership | Glenn Youngkin #FranklinCountyVA #BotetourtCountyVA #AlleghanyCountyVA #EconomicDevelopment #BroadbandAccess #BroadbandExpansion #VEDA #VirginiaTelecommunicationsInitiative #VATI #RoanokeRegionOfVA #RoanokeRegionalPartnership

It's time for the 2024 Virginia Business Women in Leadership Awards! 🎉 Congratulations to all of the outstanding women in leadership roles in Virginia! Out of 250 nominees, only 38 were chosen to receive this honor. We'd like to especially recognize Carrie McConnell, president of Ridge View Bank in Roanoke. Ridge View Bank is a respected investor in the Partnership and a leader in the banking industry. Congratulations again, Carrie, on this honor and recognition--you deserve it! #RoanokeRegionOfVa #RoanokeRegion #VirginiaBusiness #WomenInLeadership #CarrieMcConnell #RidgeViewBank #Leadership #EconomicDevelopment

The country's first and only Executive Credential in the Humanities is located just down the road in Blacksburg, AND you can apply to earn yours TODAY! Virginia Tech Institute for Leadership in Technology is accepting applications for its one-year, low-residency fellowship centered on the humanities. This certification teaches leaders what it means to be a "full-stack human" and take their profession and organization to new heights. They're accepting applications until July 31. If you or someone you know is interested, we encourage you all to apply: https://lit.vt.edu/

"Virginia notches an unparalleled sixth win in CNBC's annual state competitiveness rankings, and its third victory in five years..." And what are the factors that keep our state at the top? ⭐️Education ⭐️Infrastructure ⭐️Shovel-Ready Sites ⭐️Accessibility Pair that with the Roanoke Region's unmatched quality of life, low cost of living, and industrial diversity, we will surely see continued economic success! #CNBC #TopState #Virginia #EconomicDevelopment #TopStateRankings #CNBCRankings #RoanokeRegion #ShovelReady

BIG NEWS: Virginia is America’s Top State for Business in CNBC’s rankings! 🎉 Major investments in education, site development, and infrastructure propelled Virginia to the top spot. Read about this epic achievement: https://hubs.ly/Q02G9FD80

Congratulations, Franklin County, Virginia and Homestead Creamery Inc.! Today, Governor Youngkin announced that Homestead Creamery, Inc, will invest over $2.5 million to renovate and expand their Franklin County production facility. The company will construct new ice cream production rooms and install additional production and refrigeration equipment and freezers, in response to increased customer demand for their premium churned ice cream products. This is an exciting announcement, and we couldn't be happier for both Franklin County and Homestead Creamery on this win! Click the link to read the full release: https://lnkd.in/eau7caH3

When it comes to $52 billion, Salem is ready to play ball!🥎 Sports tourism is a $52 billion industry, and the City of Salem looks to take a large piece of that pie by reopening the improved James I. Moyer Sports Complex. The renovated complex has best-in-class softball facilities, several pickleball courts, shade features, a new playground, and ample parking. Moyer Sports Complex has been an economic driver for the region since 1992, and these improvements guarantee it will continue to bring tournaments and people to the Roanoke Region for years to come. Congratulations to the City of Salem and the team that worked tirelessly to make this dream a reality. We look forward to welcoming more people to Virginia's Championship City! #SalemVirginia #MoyerSportsComplex #RoanokeRegion #RoanokeRegionalPartnership #SportsTourism #VisitVBR #VirginiasBlueRidge #EconomicDevelopment

Offering internships and entry-level positions as an employer is invaluable. These opportunities help the region retain in-demand talent (a crucial need), and the Roanoke Regional Partnership is leading by example.✨ Our team has grown in recent months with the addition of a content developer and two interns! Learn more about our new teammates (like what local high school they attended and their unpopular opinions) in our blog! What are the benefits you've seen when offering internships and entry-level positions? Let us know! #RoanokeRegionOfVirginia #RoanokeRegion #RoanokeRegionalPartnership #Internships #Interns #Career #EntryLevel #TalentAttraction