The arts industry in Roanoke is a powerhouse sector and an engine of economic and cultural growth. In Roanoke, locals and tourists alike can enjoy professional cultural assets often only found in cities twice or three times its size. In years past, the arts and culture scene wasn't really touted when pitching the City of Roanoke to new business prospects...until now.

In the fifth episode of a six part BUZZ Series, ARTS CONNECT Roanoke project, facilitated by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment, in partnership with the City of Roanoke, utilized American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funds as an investment to develop collective storytelling tools around collaborative arts and cultural events, strategies, and challenges.

Thanks to the marketing team at LeadPoint Digital — and the song-writing talents of Bryan “Harvest Blaque” Hancock and J.P. Powell — we're strapped with a music video, talking points, myth-busting truths and an arts and culture landing page on BizRoanoke.com.

South Jefferson Street Bridge is Getting a Facelift

There’s a new piece of art coming to Roanoke this summer. The wall on South Jefferson Street at the edge of the park overlooking Carilion Clinic has been bare and covered with graffiti for some time. Residents in Roanoke are invited to join in on the painting efforts and help artist Jon Murrill create the mural.

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Valley Metro Celebrates the Grand Opening of Third Street Station

The 9th Annual Gauntlet Awards Crowns New Winners

Applications for the 2023 Health & Life Science Cohort are Open!

RAMP’s in-residence program for Fall 2023 will be geared towards Health & Life Science companies and will offer:

• $20,000 in equity-free funding sponsored by VIPC
• 1:1 expert mentoring
• Access to industry experts
• 12 weeks of intense curriculum
• Free office space with high-speed internet access
• Free membership in: Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (2 years); GAN for the lifetime of your company (each founder is given access to playbooks, mentors and other resources including over $1M worth in perks); Shenandoah Club (3 years); VA Bio (1 year).
• Discounted office space following your completion of the program
• Three additional years of ongoing support through Exit RAMP

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