Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement
Bringing the campus to the community
Based at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center, the Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement (COTA) provides university-community engagement programs and leadership development opportunities in conjunction with Virginia Tech faculty.
Today's professional must be capable of leading change and people; generating results; managing human, financial, and information resources strategically; facilitating cooperation and teamwork; and deploying technical knowledge and skills effectively. We can help foster best practices and innovation across professions and sectors including business, industry, K-12 and post-secondary education, government, and nonprofit.
Programs are offered at the historic Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center in Roanoke, Virginia. The hotel and conference center is a shining example of a campus-community partnership between Virginia Tech and the City of Roanoke.
Our programs
How do you turn a passion for brewing into a successful business? Owning a brewery is more about running a business than brewing beer. This intimate 5-day class is designed for brewers, entrepreneurs, and connoisseurs who wish to understand the essentials of opening a craft brewery.
This is a year-long course open to 20 participants via an application process and is taught by brewer professionals and business owners.
Planning a conference? We can help.
COTA provides grants to support conferences and programs at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. Funding guidelines have been established by Virginia Tech and are awarded by the COTA leadership team. The following programs are eligible for consideration and will be prioritized thusly:
- Virginia Tech-affiliated activities
- other university and educational organizations
- state and federal agencies
- professional associations and other nonprofit organizations not affiliated with Virginia Tech
- private sector companies and organizations
Virginia Tech Roanoke Center
108 N. Jefferson St., Suite 701,
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 767-6100
Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke, VA 24016