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Nestled in the beautiful New River Valley Region of Virginia, Montgomery County is a progressive, technology-driven community with an abundance of outdoor amenities. The community is home to Virginia Tech, an internationally renowned research university, and the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg.
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Don't just take our word for it, take a look at what others are saying about our community:
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Blacksburg named the "Best Place in the U.S. to Raise Kids" (2011) |
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Blacksburg-based companies Modea (#521), UXB International (#1,854) and Harmonia (#4,800) named to Inc. Magazines’ list of the "5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States" (2011).
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Blacksburg-based Intrexon named by FierceBiotech as one of 2011’s "Fierce 15," designating it as one of the most promising private biotechnology companies in the industry.
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Christiansburg Aquatic Center named one of 13 "World-Class Aquatics Facilities" in Aquatics International's Best of Aquatics issue (2011).
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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA named 10th “Top Metro by Number of Projects” (2010). Blacksburg MSA was ranked 8th in 2008 and 5th in 2005.
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Blacksburg startup Modea wins "Best Agency Culture Award" by AdAge for the 2011 Small Agency Awards.
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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA ranked 28th “Best Small Place for Business and Careers.” Blacksburg MSA was ranked 31st in 2009 and 10th in 2008 (2010).
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Blacksburg ranked 43rd “Best Place to Live and Launch" (2008).
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Montgomery County Public Schools earned the title of a “Best Community for Music Education” from the NAMM Foundation for the fourth consecutive year (2011).
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Blacksburg ranked 14th on Forbes' list of "America's Most Educated Small Towns" (2009).
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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA ranked the 2nd "Top Metro for Ph.D.s Per Capita" (2005).
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Blacksburg named to list of "6 Tech Launching Pads" (2008)
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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA rises 43 spots to become the 49th "Best-Performing Small City" of 2009.
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Blacksburg High School - a Montgomery County Public School - ranked in the “Top 5% of the Nation's Schools” (2003, 2008 and 2009).
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Blacksburg named a “Top 10 Dream Town for Outdoor Enthusiasts” because of its proximity to the Appalachian Trail and the Washington-Jefferson National Forest.
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Blacksburg named one of 25 "Best Places to Live: Where the Singles Are" for its high percentage of singles (2007)
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Bowl Championship Series (BCS) appearances by Virginia Tech “Hokie” football: Sugar Bowl National Championship Game (1999), Sugar Bowl (2004), Orange Bowl (2010, 2008, and 2007).
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Blacksburg recognized as a “Top 50 Place to Live” (2005).
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The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center receives the “2010 Outstanding Research/Science Park Award” (2010)
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Blacksburg named one of America’s “Top Ten Dream Towns” by Outside Magazine (2001).
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Virginia Tech ranked "44th among 697 academic institutions" for its almost $400 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2009 (National Science Foundation 2010).
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Blacksburg named a Top Ten "Best Affordable Mountain Town for Retirement" (2010)
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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA named one of the top 72 “5-star Quality of Life Metros” in the United States (2007, 2006 and 2005).
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Blacksburg named a "Best Place to Retire" (2009)
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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA listed as one of 74 “Five-Star Knowledge Worker Metros” (2005).
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Virginia Tech Sports Atlantic Costal Conference (ACC) Championships - Football (2010-11, 2008-09, 2007-2008, 2004-2005), Softball – 2007-2008, Men’s Indoor Track (2010-11), Women’s Indoor Track (2007-2008), Women’s Outdoor Track & Field (2007-2008). Virginia Tech joined the ACC in 2004.
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The Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA designated a "5-Star Business Opportunity Metro” (2006).
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VT KnowledgeWorks dubbed "Most Promising New Incubator" at the 2008 Science Alliance Conference on Best Practices in Science-Based Incubation.
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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA ranked the 18th “Fastest Growing Retail Market” from 1998 to 2003.
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NCAA Tournament apperances by Virginia Tech men's basketball: 2007 (5 Seed), 1996 (9 Seed), 1986 (7 Seed), 1985 (9 Seed), 1980 (7 Seed), 1979 (8 Seed), 1976, 1967 (Elite 8).
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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA ranked the 8th “Best Emerging Metropolitan Statistical Area” (2004).
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Virginia Tech ranked 10th among universities globally on the “IEEE Spectrum Patent Power Scorecard,” which analyzed the strength of patent portfolios for calendar year 2009. During fiscal year 2010, 37 U.S. patents and 7 foreign patents were awarded to Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties and 44 license and option agreements were signed (2010).
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Virginia State Championships by Montgomery County Public Schools in 2009-2010: Blacksburg High School (Boys Cross Country, Debate, Scholastic Bowl, Boys Soccer, Girls Indoor Track and Girls Outdoor Track) Christiansburg High School (Boys Indoor Track and Wrestling).
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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA ranked the 6th “Top Small Counties for Recruitment and Attraction”
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Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center named "Best Practice in Technology Transfer and Research Centers" by National Council for Urban Economic Development (1997).
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Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA ranked the 14th “Best Educated Technical Workforce”
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Virginia Tech men's basketball wins over #1 ranked team in the country: 2011 (Duke), 2009 (Wake Forest), 2007 (Duke).
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The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center was named one of three national finalists for the "Excellence in Technology-led Economic Development Award" granted by the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce (2004).
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Montgomery County businesses/leaders take home five of eight awards from the 2011 Roanoke-Blacksburg TechNite Banquet: Nomad Mobile Guides (Rising Star Award), Peter Lazar – eBroselow (Entrepreneur Award), Mike Kaylor - Montgomery County Public Schools (Educator Award), 3D-4U (People’s Choice Award) and Marry Miller - IDD, Inc. (RUBY Award).
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Blacksburg-based companies Modea (#221) and Harmonia (#4,474) were both named to Inc. Magazines’ list of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States (2010).
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Adaptive Technologies, Inc. (2010) and Tuck Chiropratic (2011) named to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s “Fantastic 50” – a list of the 50 fastest growing companies headquartered in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Green Valley Builders recognized as one of the best energy-efficient builders in the Commonwealth by receiving Earth Craft Virginia’s “Single Family Builder of the Year Award.”
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Blacksburg-based startup company Mailtrust (#217), prior to begin acquired by Rackspace, named to Inc. Magazines’ list of the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States (2007).
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Virginia ranked 2nd “Best State for Business & Careers” (2010). Virginia ranked first 2006-2009.
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Virginia ranked 2nd on CNBC.com’s list of “America’s Top States for Business” (2010). Virginia ranked first in 2009.
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Montgomery County businesses/leaders take home six awards from the 2010 Roanoke-Blacksburg TechNite Awards: David Catalano & Aaron Herrington - Modea (Entrepreneur Award), Maxtena, Inc. (Innovation Award), Dale Vipperman and James Irby - Montgomery County Public Schools (Educator Awards), NewCity (People's Choice), Henry Bass - Automation Creations (The NEWVY Award).
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YesMontgomeryVA.org, a community economic development website for Montgomery County-Blacksburg-Christiansburg, received an “Award of Excellence” from the Southern Economic Development Council (2010).
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