Since 1983, the Roanoke Regional Partnership's mission is to lead the region in economic development. As a leader in strategizing, planning, and implementing regional economic development programs and policies, the partnership aims to strengthen and market the region's assets in order to achieve a rate of economic growth that provides excellent jobs while preserving the region's quality of life. We represent the counties of Alleghany, Botetourt, Franklin, and Roanoke; Roanoke, Covington, and Salem cities; and the Town of Vinton.