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Roanoke Adds 4,000 Jobs in 2011 |
The Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) added 3,996 jobs in 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The growth last year occurred in manufacturing, logistics, retail, education and health, according to data from the Virginia Employment Commission.
On a seasonally-adjusted basis, the Roanoke MSA's unemployment rate fell a full percentage point to 6.4%. This places the Roanoke MSA's unemployment rate at 55th in the nation, meaning that Roanoke's unemployment rate is lower than just over 85% of metros across the country. The Roanoke MSA unemployment rate is lower than many competing Southern metros such as Lynchburg, Richmond, Asheville, Charlotte, Knoxville and Chattanooga. |
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Virginia Named "Best State to Make a Living" |
Moneyrates.com has named Virginia "the best state to make a living". The Commonwealth moved from fourth place last year to first place after improving its average income figure while its cost of living fell slightly.
Virginia was followed in the rankings by Washington, Texas, Illinois and Colorado. Hawaii, Maine and Vermont topped the list of worst states to make a living. |
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RVAR Endorses Lucas for Roanoke City Mayor |
 | RVAR's Board of Directors has endorsed Mark Lucas for Roanoke City Mayor. A panel from RVAR's Governmental Affairs Committee conducted interviews with both candidates. Questions focused on economic development, job creation, promoting the greenway, regional efforts and the marketing of Roanoke City and the Valley to businesses and visitors. Mr. Lucas received a $1,000 RPAC contribution. | | Mark Lucas | | |
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