Roanoke
Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission:
In 2013, The Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
was an Innovation Award “from the National Association of Development
Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation for its 2013 Regional Report Card: A
Compilation of Regional Cooperative Initiatives & Activities. This marks
the 6th time since 2007 that the Regional Commission has received an Innovation
Award, which recognizes regional development organizations for improving the
economic and community competitiveness of our nation's regions and local
communities.
In addition, the Regional Commission's Executive Director,
Wayne Strickland, was elected to the NADO 2013/2014 Board of Directors. The
NADO Board of Directors oversees the association's budget and operations and
develops policy on issues affecting regional development organizations. ‘We are
honored to have Wayne Strickland serve on NADO's Board of Directors. Wayne brings a wealth of expertise, knowledge
and leadership on regional community and economic development issues to the
national level,’ stated Joe McKinney, NADO Executive Director. ‘Most importantly, Wayne is focused on
helping our nation's local communities pursue comprehensive regional strategies
for remaining economically competitive in today's rapidly changing global
environment.’”
~ VAPDC
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Click here for the Report Card Document
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