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We are thinking of our neighbors in SWVA and are grateful for the first responders and organizations that are providing assistance. Virginia's Blue Ridge region (Cities of Roanoke & Salem and Counties of Botetourt, Franklin, & Roanoke) was fortunate to sustain minimal damage from the storm and our local businesses are open and ready to welcome visitors. Learn More
CoLab is a shared space for the most innovative small businesses in the Roanoke region where the potential for building relationships that help our community is amplified.
Space | We strive to make meeting new people and having interesting conversations seem obvious, natural and effortless. Access thought-provoking, versatile space designed to spark creativity, foster relationships, and accelerate collaboration.
Community | Meaningful connections are important to any startup. At the CoLab, you will interact with social entrepreneurs, investors, artists, students, mentors and freelancers. Together, we can work together to create a better world.
Events | Join us for workshops, seminars and events geared toward startups. CoLab holds business, technology, social and community events as well as casual meetups to network with like-minded innovators. Just looking for a space to hold your next event? We do that too! Contact CoLab for more information.
Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE Roanoke, VA 24016 (540) 342-6025 (800) 635-5535
Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is committed to cultivating an atmosphere that welcomes and celebrates the unique backgrounds, abilities, passions, and perspectives of our vibrant community. As our region’s only destination marketing organization, we have a responsibility to showcase the best the Roanoke Region has to offer, and those assets and strengths come in varied forms. We embrace differences in race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, language, visible and invisible disabilities, and all the intersecting identities that make Virginians and visitors alike so unique. We believe our differences make us stronger– and better.