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possum4all · 2 years ago

Wonder what it would take to make a grand experiment in SWVA and embrace a startup culture? Maybe take an old town like, say Pulaski or Roanoke or downtown Christiansburg, and use all that idle commercial space and just let a bunch of startups come in and change the world. Tax incentives, low-rent commercial space, and community.... just see what happens. Why try to land the big manufacturer? Why are plants so important to our economic development strategies?

Come on econ deve folks... pony up to the startup bar and pull the trigger. People WANT to come home!
Sean Pecor · 2 years ago

I can't argue against an incubator in downtown Roanoke. I think it would be a great talking point but more importantly it would offer a vibrant metro atmosphere for startups who seem most often to be relegated to commercial parks off the beaten path.

Sean
stu · 2 years ago

Both great points, I appreciate your comments.
possum4all · 2 years ago

You bet stu! Keep up the great work.