Comments on: Roanoke Young Adults Get Media Exposure in Roanoker and City Magazines…but not online

By: James Sawyer

James Sawyer — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:57:45 +0000

when are you going to put me on your blogroll?

By: James Sawyer

James Sawyer — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:57:45 +0000

when are you going to put me on your blogroll?

By: James Sawyer

James Sawyer — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 03:00:55 +0000

Thanks for mentioning the article in City. I post my articles on my own blog at beyondmarketing.mindshot.biz a week before they show up in print. I would like to start posting more frequently than my monthly article and am considering a new “column” on my blog entitled “exit interview.” While I agree with Stuart about using the right communication channels, it is all too apparent that the most effective wake-up call is the exodus of talented, young professionals. I would be interested to know what “channel” works best to get that word out to those who hold the purse strings for economic development in Roanoke.

Thanks,
JS

By: James Sawyer

James Sawyer — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 02:00:55 +0000

Thanks,
JS

By: Brandon Turner

Brandon Turner — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:44:41 +0000

Diane, you make an excellent case...few college students (especially those with MBA's or higher) strive for lower management. Most college students strive to go as far as possible, and it is limited in Roanoke. Sure, there are several banks, the railroad, and Carillion, but that's about it.

Roanoke is doing right by the research park by the river, and I heard rumor of a huge business park near the intersection of 581 and 81, but I have not heard anything else from that. These small business incubators can grow massive companies, so there should be great attention paid to these industrial parks.

Is Roanoke trying to recruit large companies to the city? Why not get developers to build a new tower downtown (15-20 stories) to offer Class-A office space downtown. Start courting overseas firms that want to invest in the U.S. and see if you can land some North American headquarters (such as Lynchburg and Areva). These are some steps that could offer people the chance to advance careers without leaving Roanoke.