Fifteen future buildings are planned. Virginia Tech 1995 fall on campus enrollment was 23,674. 3 Blacksburg has a large pool of educated young workers willing to work part-time and for lower wages. A high level of education of residents provides an educated work force. Proximity of Virginia Tech provides opportunities for research and development businesses, conference visitors, and visitors to athletic events.
Tech is our largest industry.
Blacksburg has a good natural setting to attract new residents and tourists, and well-established events and festivals. The Virginia Tech airport provides private and corporate aviation service. From the Institutional Research and Planning Analysis Department at Virginia Tech.