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Attendees talk during the 2023 Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit. Date
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Save the date for the second annual Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit to be hosted on Wednesday & Thursday, July 9 & 10, at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center in Roanoke, Va.
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The summit is part of the Blue Ridge Rising initiative of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation created to strengthen cross-jurisdictional relationships, foster economic development within the region’s gateway communities, and establish a unified regional voice.
The Parkway welcomed nearly 16.7 million visitors in 2023, making it the most visited national park unit. The 469-mile ribbon of road travels through 12 counties in Virginia and 17 counties in North Carolina, connecting rural mountain communities, towns and cities.
The Parkway generates approximately $1.3 billion of positive annual economic impact to the adjacent communities. The Parkway is a catalyst for promoting regional tourism and is a significant contributor to regional economic vitality.
Blue Ridge Rising will establish a collective regional vision that celebrates our shared culture, protects our unique natural resources, and strengthens the regional economy.
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