Virginia Tech’s Center for Economic and Community Engagement, formerly the Office of Economic Development, provides research and university connections that help organizations and communities think strategically and find their pathways to economic prosperity. Part of Virginia Tech’s Outreach and International Affairs, the office was formed in 1996 and works to advance Virginia Tech’s role as a national, state, and university-recognized champion and exemplar for economic and community engagement, applied economic and policy research, and community problem-solving. This vision encompasses the university’s engagement, discovery, and learning missions and key strategic initiatives.
This magazine covers the Center for Economic and Community Engagement’s work, featuring economic recovery efforts, initiatives such as Vibrant Virginia and GO Virginia, and projects that are making a difference in the commonwealth.
