So, why Blacksburg? Situated in Montgomery County, Blacksburg is the home of Virginia Tech, Virginia’s largest university and one of the nation’s leading research centers. Both Blacksburg and Virginia Tech are consistently ranked in national publications such as Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and CNN Money.com for research and technology initiatives. This makes Blacksburg an ideal place to find a job or launch a business. The economy is diverse and well-balanced with government, healthcare, technology, service, and manufacturing sectors. Blacksburg is approximately four hours from our nation’s capital and three hours from the state’s capital of Richmond. The Virginia Tech-Montgomery Executive Airport is located in Blacksburg and the larger, commercial Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is only a short 45-minute drive away. With Interstate 81 passing through the region and Interstate 77 and 64 nearby to the south and north respectively, the area is strategically accessible to both the East Coast and Mid-West markets. Add all of this to the beautiful scenery and welcoming community, Blacksburg is the perfect place for you or your business to call home. Job Seekers Entrepreneurs Doing Business Young Professionals Facts & Stats Further Resources #6 Top Job Market of 2018 Zippia #7 Most Innovative State, 2018 Forbes #10 in High-Tech Employment Concentration, 2017 Select USA
