2013 A Good Year for Roanoke Region

Building on a 30 year tradition of success, the Roanoke Regional Partnership continued the economic growth of the Roanoke Region in 2013. 

Founded in 1983, over the past 30 years the Partnership has assisted in bringing $1.5 billion in new investment and 14,000 primary new jobs to the region. Last year was no different, as the organization assisted 370 companies, and helped facilitate $122 million in new capital investment resulting in almost 300 new jobs for the area. Anchored by the largest single new business investment in Virginia in 2013 – Ardagh Group’s plan to open a new facility in Roanoke County – Roanoke saw new and expanding businesses across manufacturing, service, and retail. Once in full operation, the economic impact of these businesses is expected to jump to $159 million and over 600 new jobs for the region. 

As part of the Roanoke Regional Partnership’s mission to bring more attention to the area through different media, the audience reach continued to expand in 2013 through website visitors, newsletter subscribers, and social media exposure. 

The Roanoke Region also made 31 “Best of” lists in 2013, up from 20 the year before, including Best Places for Career and Business by Forbes, Best Regional Hospitals by U.S. News, 10 Beautiful Places to Run by USA Today, and Leader in Workforce Growth by Area Development Magazine.