Hinton Development Authority

The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) in Beckley, WV is dedicated to promoting economic growth and development in the region. Under new leadership, the NRGRDA focuses on supporting businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities through strategic partnerships and comprehensive programming. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, the NRGRDA works to enhance the competitiveness of the New River Gorge region by providing resources, fostering relationships, and driving sustainable economic opportunities for a brighter future.Generated from the website

Regional Commission Postfach 2569, VA 24010 Roanoke Phone ( 540 ) 343-4417 Email Copyright 2009, RVARC An Introduction To Planning District Commissions Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission In 1968, Virginia was divided into planning districts based on the community of interest among its counties, cities and towns. A Planning District Commission is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth chartered under the Regional Cooperation Act by the local governments of each planning district. As such they are a creation of local government encouraged by the state. The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions helps its members meet their responsibilities to local and state government and coordinates inter-PDC functions. There are 21 Planning Districts in Virginia. In 1999, the Fifth Planning District Commission changed its name to the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission. The Commission is made up of elected officials and citizens appointed to the by member local governments. Franklin County is in the West Piedmont Planning District region, but as allowed by state law, it became a joint member with the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission on July 1, 2004. Likewise, the Town of Rocky Mount became a joint member in 2007. The purpose of Planning District Commissions, as set out in the Code of Virginia, Section 15.2-4207, is

The Roanoke Region is strategically positioned within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population, offering a diverse inventory of pad-ready sites, industrial buildings, and office spaces tailored to meet a variety of business needs. With a robust labor force of 330,000 and over 100,000 students pursuing degrees, the region fosters a skilled workforce ideal for advanced manufacturing and life sciences industries. Doing business in the Roanoke Region is notably cost-effective, with expenses 18% lower than the national average. Additionally, the area boasts a vibrant lifestyle, complete with extensive recreational trails, a thriving food scene, and rich arts and cultural amenities. Generated from the website