Jun 25, 2026Strategic plan
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2025-2029
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Region serves as a roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy. It outlines nine priority issues, including diversifying the economy, maintaining a skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, projecting a positive identity, marketing regional assets, redeveloping unused properties, ensuring affordable housing opportunities, building resilience, and enhancing multimodal transportation. The overarching vision is to foster a thriving and innovative community that enables all residents and businesses to achieve their full potential through collaborative leadership and sustainable growth.