Browsing Reports, Center for Economic and Community Engagement by Issue Date
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Examination of Economic and Community Development Opportunities Resulting from the Creation of a Community Kitchen
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2013)The Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development (OED) was contracted by the City of Roanoke’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Freedom First Credit Union to evaluate community and economic development opportunities ... -
The Future of Unmanned Systems in Virginia
(Uncork-It Communications, 2014)Through this report, Virginia Tech became a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) test site. OED provided an overview of the issues and opportunities concerning autonomous vehicles in order ... -
Assessing Opportunities for Agriculture and Agritourism at Montpelier
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2015)Orange County, with a planning grant from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund (AFID), administered by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), engaged the Virginia ... -
Economic Impact Analysis of Virginia Tech Football
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2015-02-20)This report estimates the economic contributions of Virginia Tech football to the New River Valley MSA and the Roanoke Valley MSA (NRRV). Virginia Tech football contributes economically to the NRRV in two ways. First, the ... -
Hillsville Farmers’ Market Feasibility Study
(Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development, 2016)OED conducted a feasibility study for a proposed farmer's market in downtown Hillsville, VA, with the goal of promoting healthy eating and making sure healthy foods are accessible to all community members. In 2020, Downtown ... -
The Crooked Road Economic Impact Factsheet
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2016)The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail promotes Southwest Virginia’s music and culture by marketing over 60 cultural music venues to tourists from around the world. During summer 2015, the Virginia Tech Office ... -
Rural Retreat Train Depot Stakeholder Visioning
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2016)In spring 2016 the Rural Retreat Depot Foundation commissioned the Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development to assist in the visioning of the historic Rural Retreat Train Depot. This technical assistance included ... -
An Economic Impact Analysis of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2016-03-01)The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail promotes Southwest Virginia’s music and culture by marketing over 60 cultural music venues across 19 counties, four independent cities and over 50 towns. Since 2003, The ... -
Virginia small satellite initiative investment could return millions
(Office of Economic Development, 2016-10)The OED evaluated a proposal by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium for the Small Satellites Virginia Initiative program and found the program could bring up to $16.2 million to the state. -
Economic Impact Analysis of the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2016-12-22)This report estimates the economic contributions of the Virginia Tech – Montgomery Executive Airport (VTMEA) to the New River Valley (NRV). The current operations of the VTMEA contribute to the local region in three ways. ... -
2017 Quarter 4 New River Mount Rogers (WDA II) Quarterly Workforce Report
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2017)Welcome to the 2017 fourth quarter workforce report, produced by the Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development on behalf of the New River Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board (WDA II). This region comprises the New ... -
Same Ecosystem, Different Entrepreneurs: An assessment model for measuring diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2017)This paper explores how to measure entrepreneurial ecosystems with an urban-rural mix by using Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s four indicators framework and while accounting for the needs of different types of entrepreneurs ... -
2017 Quarter 4 Virginia’s Blue Ridge Works (VBRW) Quarterly Workforce Report
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2017)Welcome to the 2017 fourth quarter workforce report, produced by the Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development on behalf of the Area III Workforce Development Board (VBRW), Virginia’s Blue Ridge Works! This region ... -
2017 Quarter 4 Southwest Virginia (WDA 1) Quarterly Workforce Report
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2017)Welcome to the 2017 fourth quarter workforce report produced by the Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development on behalf of the Southwest Virginia Workforce Development Board (WDB). This report covers Workforce Development ... -
GO Virginia Region II Snapshot: People, Industry, Common Targets and Themes
(Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development, 2017)The Office of Economic Development presented a growth and diversification plan for GO Virginia Region II, a statewide initiative designed to encourage southwest Virginia's economic growth. -
GO Virginia Region 2 Growth and Diversification Plan, August 2017
(Virginia Tech, 2017-08)GO Virginia’s objectives, as set by the state, are simple and provide a clear path for action. The program seeks to grow jobs that pay higher than the regional median wage, primarily through investment that is new to ... -
Tertiary Workforce Services Analysis in Southwest Virginia: Behavioral Health
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2018)There are many layers to a thriving workforce. According to the three sector economic theory, there is a need for “primary sector” raw materials, “secondary sector” manufacturing and production of goods, and “tertiary ... -
Tertiary Workforce Services Analysis in Southwest Virginia: Transportation
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2018)There are many layers to a thriving workforce. According to the three sector economic theory, there is a need for “primary sector” raw materials, “secondary sector” manufacturing and production of goods, and “tertiary ... -
2018 Quarter 3: Southwest VA Workforce Report
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2018)Welcome to the 2018 quarter three workforce report, produced by the Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development. This document focuses on gender in the workplace at the national and regional level. National trends provide ... -
Tertiary Workforce Services Analysis in Southwest Virginia: Childcare
(Virginia Tech. Office of Economic Development, 2018)There are many layers to a thriving workforce. According to the three sector economic theory, there is a need for “primary sector” raw materials, “secondary sector” manufacturing and production of goods, and “tertiary ...
