Roanoke County Business Partners Newsletter

October 2023: Volume 23, No. 10

The E-newsletter of the Roanoke County Economic Development Department is designed to showcase the investments and achievements of our existing business partners. For additional information about doing business in Roanoke County, visit our website.

Wells Fargo to Invest $87 Million to Expand Customer Support Center

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Wells Fargo & Company will invest $87 million to invest, modernize, and expand its customer support center in Roanoke County. The investment will allow room for the creation of approximately 1,100 new jobs and enhance the working experience for more than 1,650 current employees. This project will represent both the largest commercial office investment and single project employment announcement in Roanoke County’s history, and Wells Fargo will become the largest employer in Roanoke County with this expansion.

This investment from Wells Fargo is the largest project by both employment and impact announced in the region’s history. Roanoke Regional Partnership forecasts an annual recurring economic impact of $322 million at full operations. This expansion will support an estimated 798 indirect and induced jobs in the region. Indirect and induced economic impacts represent those benefits created by the additional spending on goods and services in the region by a company and its new employees.

Roanoke Region made top hiking list!

Roanoke was recently featured as one of the “25 Best Hiking Cities in the U.S.” by CNN.com.

Here’s what CNN had to say: “A stone’s throw from the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke has so much to offer hikers of all levels, including the Appalachian Trail and the Roanoke Valley Greenways. Roanoke is also home to the Virginia Triple Crown, a trifecta of bucket list hikes, which includes Dragon’s Tooth, Tinker Cliffs and McAfee Knob. The latter is considered the most photographed spot on the entire Appalachian Trail. Roaring Run Day Use Area is another top spot, especially for families, thanks to well-shaded trails and tumbling Roaring Run Falls. While in Roanoke, take in the views from the Roanoke Star and get in a round of disc golf at Explore Park.”

What's new in the Town of Vinton

Tacos Rojas

expands to Vinton

Tacos Rojas has opened their latest location in Vinton at 525 Hardy Rd.

Nissi Beauty opens

on Washington Ave.

Nissi Beauty is a local hair salon now open at 1121 E Washington Ave.

Aphrodite Salon & Spa opens in Vinyard Station

Aphrodite Salon & Spa is now open in Vinyard Station at 108 S Pollard St.

Pollard 107 South Begins Soft Openings

Pollard 107 South is putting the finishing touches on their new Vinton location and has hosted a few soft openings to prepare the staff and test the menu before the official opening.

Restaurant Week Survey

Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton’s Economic Development Departments are currently in the processes of evaluating and re-imagining their restaurant week programming. If you are a restaurant owner, please complete the following survey to provide your feedback:

Roanoke Region Intern & Early Career Talent Expo

Wednesday, October 4 | 4:30-7:00 PM

Location: Taubman Museum of Art

Roanoke County Public Library wants to hear from you!

RoCo Parks and Rec Updates

Partners and Programs

Applications are now being accepted. EPIC is a 5-month, online leadership training being offered by the Salem-RoCo Chamber and Cortex Leadership Consultants. Orientation will be in person on November 8th.