Widespread access to broadband internet is essential for the present and future economy of Roanoke County, county leaders say.
With a large number of home-based businesses and several county-owned locations primed for development, high-speed internet access is an expectation for professionals in Roanoke County, said Jill Loope, county director of economic development.
âBroadband is critical modern infrastructure, both for economic development, and for livability in general,â Loope said. âItâs the modern day infrastructure everyone needs and wants.â
For prospective investors considering prepared sites and business parks in Roanoke County, an essential question is whether internet is readily accessible, Loope said.