Your Business Primed for Growth
Whether it’s the natural world or the business environment, things grow in Roanoke. When you put down roots in Roanoke’s Innovation Corridor, you’ll experience all the advantages from easy accessibility to national partners, business costs savings, modern infrastructure, and a highly-qualified talent pool.
Our convenient East Coast location means that 2/3 of the US population is within driving distance of Roanoke. In fact, Interstate 220 runs right through downtown, connecting you highway 81 and our airport which features direct flights to 8 major US cities. And if driving or flying aren’t your style, hopping on a train to Washington DC or NYC couldn’t be easier with Roanoke’s famous rail system.
Quick Facts
Roanoke boasts a low cost of doing business, a highly-educated workforce, and an unbeatable East Coast location. The numbers speak for themselves.
18% lower business costs
Cost of doing business 18% lower than the national average
Robust Workforce
In Roanoke City there 47,000 workers in the city proper
Highly educated talent
25 higher education institutions within a 60-mile radius
Flourish in the Innovation Ecosystem
Roanoke is home to a strong and growing innovation ecosystem, facilitated by the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance (RBIA), a family of organizations including Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) and the Roanoke Acceleration and Mentorship Program (RAMP). Together they form a powerhouse of resources to nurture meaningful connections, collaboration and business incubation.
The Roanoke Advantage
From grants, to accelerators, to access, and savings, Roanoke is the prime spot to locate, build, and grow a business. Explore the ways Roanoke could be the launching pad you’ve been looking for.