Prosperity doesn't come from jobs alone

For decades, the successful relocation of new businesses to the Roanoke region has been good news. Intense efforts to recruit companies have been led for almost 24 years by the Roanoke Valley Economic Development Partnership -- the region's economic development marketing organization that is funded by the private and public sectors.

Results have been steady, with more than 13,400 new jobs and $1.2 billion in investment attracted by the partnership over that time. That's a very credible record, but is it enough to drive prosperity in the Roanoke region well into the 21st century? Read more here.