VT Alumni Publication

Dear Virginia Tech Alumni,

Virginia Tech is one of the premier institutions in the United States. Blacksburg is a special place where higher education and a strong sense of community spirit reside in an uncommonly beautiful place. In addition to the great schools and natural beauty of the area, hundreds of technology companies and entrepreneurs are choosing to launch their companies in the backyard of Hokie Nation. Not coincidentally, many of the founders and employees of these high impact companies are Virginia Tech alumni.

These companies will be the building blocks of economic success for this region. Much like Boston, Silicon Valley, and Research Triangle Park that developed around research institutions, Virginia Tech is poised to be the catalyst for a technology epicenter in Southwest Virginia. With fond memories of their years here, many alumni return seeking employment in the region. Others are investing in the companies founded here. I’d like to invite you and the Hokie Club members in your area to learn more about what’s happening in Southwest Virginia’s technology community.

Sincerely,
Cory Donovan
Executive Director
NewVa Corridor Technology Council
 

A High Tech Hub in Southwest Virginia
You may have read about the companies featured in the Virginia Tech Alumni Magazine, which include: Meridium, Novozymes Biologicals, Optical Cable Corporation, Luna Innovations, Mailtrust, JDSU, Third Security, Intrexon, Synchrony, and LevelVision. The NewVa Corridor Technology Council is a membership organization that includes more than 180 organizations from the smallest, emerging technology firms to some of the largest employers in the NewVa region. Use the NCTC Member Directory to learn more about the diversity of our companies and technology.

Entrepreneur Friendly
The NewVa region is frequently recognized as a great place to raise a family and for its outstanding quality of life and was recently recognized by Forbes.com as #10 on their "Best Small Places for Business and Career" rankings and made the "100 best places to live and launch" list compiled by CNNMoney.com.

Employment
In addition to the NCTC job board, which is free for member companies to use, check these websites: JobzCafe.com, the VT Corporate Research Center, and The Roanoke Times. It's always good to have help when looking for employment and these are the local experts:The Renick Group, MBA Management , TEKsystems , CTR Group, Express Employment Professionals. Stuart Mease is a great contact as well. He is employed by the City of Roanoke, but he's a VT alumn and he's got the entire region on his mind. Stuart created the Roanoke Connect database as a way to help those interested in relocating to this area find employment. If you'll be in town for the holidays, check out the the 3rd Annual Roanoke Holiday Career and Lifestyle Fair on December 30 at the Roanoke Civic Center.

Get connected
The NCTC hosts monthly Tech & Toast meetings and other events to facilitate networking amongst our members. Investors, job seekers, business development professionals, or otherwise interested parties are invited to join us at any of our events. View the NCTC event calendar.