Technology Workforce Development

“Education resources and innovation activity are important in attracting technology companies.  There are plentiful post secondary education resources in the total technology region (2.5 hr drive radius) with over 250,000 students at research universities, $294.3 million in university research expenditures and 150 patents issued to universities between 1988 and 1997.” 

-Recommended Technology Development Strategy for Rockbridge County, Buena Vista and Lexignton, prepared by Hammer Siler George Associates, 2000.

Rockbridge County supports HVAC/R equipment manufacturers the following map shows current manufacturers and training centers in the area.