The Sweet Spot of Jobs and Livability: A Conversation With Julia Boas and Michelle Williams

The Sweet Spot of Jobs and Livability: A Conversation With Julia Boas and Michelle Williams

July 7, 2025 · 28 min · Episode 53

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Megan Healy discusses talent attraction and retention strategies in the Roanoke Region with Michelle Williams and Julia Boas.

Michelle Williams is the new talent and digital strategies program manager at the Roanoke Regional Partnership (RRP), and Julia Boas headed up the RRP’s talent strategies until recently taking over as director of business investment. VEDP Talent and Workforce Strategy Leader Megan Healy spoke with Williams and Boas about what the Roanoke Region is doing to attract and retain talent.

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