Megan Baker
Economic Development Leader | Driving Business Growth and Workforce Development in Roanoke County, VA | Where Mountains Meet Momentum
- Role
- Economic Development Director at Roanoke County Economic Development
- Location
- Roanoke, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Megan Baker
I serve as Director of Economic Development for Roanoke County, Virginia, where I work with a dedicated team to support business growth and workforce development — all Where Mountains Meet Momentum.From recruiting new investment to partnering with our schools on talent initiatives, I’m passionate about attracting jobs, strengthening our local businesses, and creating long-term opportunities for our community. And yes — we’re always eager to welcome brands like Trader Joe’s, The Cheesecake Factory, Hobby Lobby, and Costco to the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge!
Experience
Economic Development Director
Roanoke County Economic Development
Oct 2022 — Present
Supported major business expansions, including Wells Fargo’s $87M investment and Mack Trucks’ $14.5M facility expansionStrengthened partnerships with Roanoke County Public Schools, expanding Industry Insight Tours and Manufacturing Day to connect educators and students with local companies and career pathways.Advanced redevelopment priorities such as the 419 Town Center Plan and Tanglewood Crossing
Education
Indiana University Indianapolis
MPA, Policy Analysis
2010 — 2012
North Carolina State University
BS, Chemical Engineering
2003 — 2007
Skills
- Budgets
- Community Outreach
- Strategic Planning
- Program Development
- Policy
- Grants
- Program Evaluation
- Project Planning
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Peoplesoft Financial
- Research
- Program Management
- Government
- Sql
- Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Gis
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