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 Welcome to the Roanoke Region of Virginia, the largest metropolitan area in western Virginia. We are located equidistant between New York and Atlanta, and within a day’s shipping distance of most of the U.S. population. The Roanoke Region offers the best balance between outdoor recreation and urban amenities of any area in the Eastern United States. Residents and visitors have easy access to some of the best cycling, fishing, water sports, and hiking in North America. The region also offers a diverse arts community, acclaimed higher learning, desirable retail, a commitment to “green” improvements, and a favorable cost-of-living. All this, paired with the scenic beauty of the mountains and a mild-temperate climate, make the Roanoke Region an exceptional place to visit, work, and live.
| And more: A skilled work force of more than 320,000 drawn from a 60-mile radius Costs of living and doing business that are below the national average Competitive electric rates Nineteen colleges and universities within a hour’s drive, including Virginia Tech, one of the nation’s top research universities Excellent market access, thanks to a foreign trade zone and inland port, a jet-served regional airport, Interstate 81 and a superior telecommunications infrastructure.
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| The Roanoke Region targets companies in the following sectors: automotive/transportation; life sciences; value-added, high-end manufacturing, and optoelectronics. To schedule a visit or see us at a trade show, e-mail us at rvedp@roanoke.org. |
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