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Central Virginia Community College
01.05.2026
Inside Virginia's Push to Become the Top State for Talent
Virginia’s long-held reputation as a top state for business is based on its strong economy, robust infrastructure, innovative incentives and programming, and, increasingly, its highly skilled workforce.
Big Lick Brewery in downtown Roanoke is part of a food and beverage scene that complements the region’s abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.
Maintaining the Talent Pool
When Julia Boas and her husband, Patrick, have an errand to run or a friend to visit in their hometown of Roanoke, they rarely go by car. Instead, they hop on their e-bikes.



