March 30, 2012

March 25-30: Economic Development Stories

Aeroprobe adds new high speed wind tunnel to Blacksburg operations

Mountains, rivers and lakes drive business in the Roanoke region

Genedge Alliance Announces Grant Award in Danville

Lynchburg’s housing market shows signs of improvement

Smaller houses here to stay in Hampton Roads region

Companies look for an educated workforce in Hampton

Roanoke markets based on outdoors appeal

Parking study cites need for more spaces in downtown Bristol

Danville considers additional tax increment district


Compiled by Candice Foldenauer

About the Author

John Provo

John Provo is director of the Office of Economic Development in Outreach and International Affairs. He designs applied research and technical-assistance projects that link university and community to address economic development issues.

Provo has developed partnerships between Virginia Tech and entities in the public, private and non-profit sectors to address economic development needs. Recent accomplishments include securing more than $10 million in three large federal grants for western Virginia in training and curricular development for green jobs and health IT and in engineering technical assistance for transportation manufacturing equipment firms.

Provo also teaches in Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies. His economic development studio course directs teams of students who undertake real-life economic development projects in the region.

Provo earned his doctorate from Portland State University and his master's degree in urban and regional planning from Virginia Commonwealth University. His bachelor's degree in government is from the College of William and Mary.

Follow him on Twitter @japrovo

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