DEMOGRAPHICS / ECONOMY
Enhanced by its close proximity to Virginia Tech, one of the nation’ most respected research universities, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Roanoke, the Roanoke Valley is a hotbed of biomedical innovation. The Carilion Biomedical Institute is only one of several key players in Roanoke City’s Riverside Center for Research & Technology, a cooperative venture between Carilion, Virginia Tech, and the University of Virginia. The region’s diverse employment base with its strong manufacturing sector also encompasses many leading service providers, particularly in finance, transportation, electronics, printing, insurance, and retail. Lynchburg shares Roanoke’s prime location, just one hour’s flight from the ocean or the national capital city. The city is home to a bustling economy, a solid infrastructure, dependable natural resources, and abundant land for expansion.
Major Roanoke Valley Private Employers
Advance Auto Parts
Manufacturing
www.advanceautoparts.com
Allstate Insurance
Insurance
www.allstate.com
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Insurance
www.bcbs.com
The Branch Group
Construction
www.branchgroup.com
Carilion Health
Healthcare
www.carilion.com
General Electric
Manufacturing
www.ge.com
Home Shopping
Retail
www.hsn.com
ITT Night Vision
Manufacturing
www.nightvision.com
Kroger EDI
Retail Grocery
http://edi.kroger.com
Lewis-Gale Medical Center
Healthcare
www.lewis-gale.com
Medical Facilities of America
Healthcare
www.mfa.net
MW Windows
Manufacturing
www.mwwindows.com
Norfolk Southern
Transportation
www.nscorp.com
Wachovia Bank
Financial Services
www.wachovia.com
Wal-Mart Stores
Retail
www.walmart.com
Yokohama Tires
Manufacturing
www.yokohamatire.com
Lynchburg Major Private Employers
AREVA
Nuclear Energy
www.areva.com
Centra Health
Healthcare
www.centrahealth.com
Genworth Financial
Insurance
www.genworth.com
J. Crew Outfitters
Retail
www.jcrew.com
Kroger EDI
Retail Grocery
http://edi.kroger.com
Nationwide
Insurance/Financial
www.nationwide.com
R.R. Donnelley Printing
Printing
www.rrdonnelley.com
Wal-Mart Stores
Retail
www.walmart.com
