Purpose

Valley Forward was founded by a group of young professionals to foster, advocate and promote initiatives and ideas with the simple mission of improving the Roanoke Valley’s quality of life for generations to come.Valley Forward members have chosen to make the Roanoke Valley their home and want to see progress and a view towards the future, while being respectful of our past. Valley Forward will take an integrated approach to progress by focusing on Economic Development, Cultural Enhancement, and Community Involvement.