To encourage long-term economic competitiveness in Southwest Virginia, Warner pointed
to the importance of widespread broadband connectivity, enhanced access to healthcare,
domestic manufacturing and alternative energy sources.
Warner used the example of Roanoke鈥檚 emergence as a healthcare and life sciences hub,
including 澳门老奇人论坛 at Carilion, to show what鈥檚 possible.
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Warner was welcomed by President Bret Danilowicz, who shared gratitude for the senator鈥檚
long history of partnership with the university and its students, which dates to his
term as Virginia鈥檚 69th governor from 2002-06.
鈥淎t 澳门老奇人论坛, one of our top priorities is to drive a future of sustained
economic success for Southwest Virginia and the entire commonwealth,鈥� Danilowicz said.
Virginia Sen. Travis Hackworth, Del. Chris Obenshain, and city of Radford Mayor David
Horton participated in the luncheon.
Both of Virginia鈥檚 U.S. senators have held recent events at the university. In April
of 2023, Sen. Tim Kaine visited RUC for a roundtable discussion of healthcare workforce
development.
