April 25, 2013 - Press Release New Appalachian Power Program Identifies Sites Ready to Power Up Data Centers June 19, 2012 - Press Release Governor McDonnell Announces More Than $6.2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funding March 19, 2012 - News Release Free Workshop: Doing Business With The Commonwealth March 12, 2012 - Press Release Spring Career & Lifestyle Fair coming in April October 24, 2011 - News Release Roanoke County ranked as one of 20 American Cities and Counties That Could Be The Next Silicon Valley. August 24, 2011 - Press Release Roanoke County Economic Development Department wins Website Award December 10, 2010 - Press Release Roanoke County Department of Economic Development re-accredited by the IEDC October 19, 2010 - Press Release Roanoke County and state recognize novozymes September 2, 2010 - Press Release Roanoke County, VA - Investing In The Future August 27, 2010 - Press Release Virginia Counties recognized for model programs July 20, 2010 - Press Release Roanoke County named one of the top digital counties in the nation May 7, 2010 - Press Release Saint Francis Service Dogs Opens Doors on New Kennel March 15, 2010 - Press Release Roanoke County wins CEDA award