Schaefer Rolls Cuts Ribbon on New Plant
Schaefer Rolls cut the ribbon on its new plant in Alleghany County on Oct. 18. The company is creating 31 jobs and is a key supplier to WestRock.
Go Cross Cyclocross Race Makes an Impact
Three years ago, the Roanoke Regional Partnership and its Roanoke Outside were approached with an idea by local cyclists. Take a small local cyclocross race. Attract riders from all over. Grow it just as we did the Blue Ridge Marathon. And build the region’s reputation as a destination for all kinds of cyclists.
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Partnership Adds Staffer for Talent Work
The Roanoke Regional Partnership is pleased to welcome Katie Beach as program coordinator for talent solutions.
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Virginia Named ‘Top State for Business’ in CNBC Ranking
(July 10, 2019) Governor Ralph Northam today announced that CNBC has named Virginia America’s “Top State for Business” in 2019. CNBC unveiled Virginia as the top state for business this morning during a live broadcast from Shenandoah River State Park, and Governor Northam was on location to discuss the announcement. The top ranking is determined by CNBC following an extensive study of all 50 states based on 64 metrics in 10 categories of competitiveness. Virginia is tied with Texas for most years named top state for business by CNBC, with wins in 2007, 2009, 2011, and now 2019.