81 Reasons to Connect is an initiative of the Roanoke Creative Connectors program inspired by the work of Richard Florida.

The goal of this initiative is to bring together the Roanoke and Blacksburg MSAs – what we call the RNR (Roanoke and New River Valleys). On Thursday, leader Jay Foster gave a compelling presentation at the NCTC Tech and Toast in Blacksburg to over 100 attendees.

The energy, passion, discussion generated at the meeting has carried over in subsequent follow up meetings and discussions. Join the group’s Facebook page and Follow the Roanoke Creative Connectors on Twitter.