All You Need, Within Reach
Located within a day's drive of 2/3 of the nation's population, the Roanoke Metropolitan area is the heart of Southwest Virginia, as well as a burgeoning hub for business in the Mid-Atlantic region and the East Coast.
Here are just a few of the assets that the Roanoke Metropolitan area boasts:
The Perfect Blend: Population Density With Room for Growth
- One of the 50 hottest cities for manufacutring growth and business relocation
- One of the 50 "Best Places for Business and Careers" according to Forbes.com, among metropolitan areas in the over-300,000 population category
- Unbeatable Value: Lower-than-average business costs and cost of living, in a booming, rapidly growing metro area with a central location
- Compete Globally: Easy access to global markets via The Port of New River Valley inland port and foreign trade zone
- Independent City Government: Businesses and residents pay only city taxes
- Learn more about the Roanoke metro area and its thriving economy:
– Visit the Roanoke Regional Partnership »
– Visit the Roanoke Office of Economic Development »
The Central Location Your Business Needs
- Within an easy day's reach of 2/3 of the nation's population
- Direct, hassle-free access to all the major highways of Southwest Virginia, including I‑81, I‑581, US‑220, US‑460, as well as easy access via I‑81 to I‑64, I‑66, and I‑77
- Comprehensive access to air, rail, freight, and shipping, including Norfolk Southern rail, and the Roanoke Regional Airport
- Less than an hour from Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech; less than four hours from Washington, D.C., Richmond, VA, and Greensboro, NC
- Midway between New York City and Altanta
- See for yourself: Get directions to the RIC »
The Quality of Life Your People Want
- The largest city on the Blue Ridge Parkway, located along the Appalachian Trail in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains
- Voted "One of America's Most Livable Communities," and a five-time "All America City"
- One of the nation's best outdoor cities for hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and more
- More than 26 miles of city greenways, 14,000+ acres of parkland, and Carvins Cove Nature Reserve – the nation's second-largest municipal park
- An abundance of arts, museums, and festivals, including the Taubman Museum of Art, the Jefferson Center and Music Lab, and the city's own orchestra, opera, ballet, and theatre
- Historic Roanoke Farmer's Market and Market Building, as well as other farmer's markets, food co-ops, local vineyards, and more
- An education hub: More than 20 institues of higher education within an hour of Roanoke including Virginia Tech, Hollins University, Radford University, and Roanoke College, to name a few
- That's just the tip of the iceberg:
– Find out about the amenities enjoyed by tenants of the RIC »
– View our current availabilities »