http://disqus.com/people/21faeb11f81a18c11f7850c983bbc07d/enFri, 19 Oct 2007 11:56:25 -0000http://stuartmease.disqus.com/roanoke_young_adults_get_media_exposure_in_roanoker_and_city_magazines8230but_not_online/#comment-1861704Diane, you make an excellent case...few college students (especially those with MBA's or higher) strive for lower management. Most college students strive to go as far as possible, and it is limited in Roanoke. Sure, there are several banks, the railroad, and Carillion, but that's about it.<br><br>Roanoke is doing right by the research park by the river, and I heard rumor of a huge business park near the intersection of 581 and 81, but I have not heard anything else from that. These small business incubators can grow massive companies, so there should be great attention paid to these industrial parks.<br><br>Is Roanoke trying to recruit large companies to the city? Why not get developers to build a new tower downtown (15-20 stories) to offer Class-A office space downtown. Start courting overseas firms that want to invest in the U.S. and see if you can land some North American headquarters (such as Lynchburg and Areva). These are some steps that could offer people the chance to advance careers without leaving Roanoke.Brandon TurnerTue, 03 Jul 2007 15:44:41 -0000http://stuartmease.disqus.com/baby_boomer_jack_call8217s_op_ed_piece_8220it8217s_time_to_confess_we_blew_it8221/#comment-1861732I could not have said it any better. My parents are around 50, and I dread to see what the world will be like in 25 years. I have great faith that this country as a whole can better the world, but I have little faith in those running the country right now. This may explain why Barak Obama is so popular in some circles...he is seen as young and more in tune with this issues facing the nation, and not in the process of denying problems exist. Just listen to the President speak sometime...Iraq is better off, crime is low, and the deficit is shrinking. What is not being stated is that Iraq is still a disaster, crime is going up, and the dificit is still nearly $200 billion. The leaders of this country are masters as not seeing the entire picture. Great article!Brandon TurnerFri, 19 Oct 2007 11:56:25 -0000