April 06, 2012
The First Week of April 2012
Addressing transportation gridlock in Hampton Roads
Danville’s proposed budget doesn’t change property tax, utility rates
Coal company buys Roanoke building for main office
Economic clouds on the horizon for Va?
Business parallels population growth in Montgomery Co
Petersburg business owners upset by plan to increase meals tax
Home Grown: Local food movement takes root in Appalachia
Willard Cos. buys 2 stalled Smith Mountain Lake developments
Montgomery Co shines as center for growth
Virginia’s next economic boom?
Local job grant in Danville for Jarrett Welding and Machine Inc.
Warner, Kaine stop in Staunton to pitch economic plan
Some Lynchburg real estate agents worry over proposed tax rate
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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