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Roanoke County spotlights major private investments and job growth in State of the County
Summary
Chairman David Radford told a sold-out State of the County audience that recent private investments — including Elbit America and Wells Fargo expansions — have driven more than $150 million in new projects and helped create jobs regionwide.
Chairman David Radford of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors used the county’s 2025 State of the County address to highlight recent private investments and job growth, citing expansions by Elbit America and Wells Fargo as central wins for the local economy.
Radford said Elbit America announced an expansion in the Hollins District, committing "over $30,000,000" in facility improvements and equipment that he said will create "nearly 300 jobs." He also noted a Wells Fargo project he described as an $87,000,000 investment expected to add about 1,100 positions.…
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