City of Roanoke Creates $2 Million Housing Fund

with Pandemic Relief Money

The City of Roanoke has heard the cries of it's citizens who are burdened by the cost of keeping a roof overhead. In an effort to encourage the building of affordable housing developments, the City has strategically utilized remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to create an affordable housing loan. The loan will include very low interest rates and favorable terms.

Apply Now for RAMP's Spring 2024 Cohort

Roanoke Accelerator and Mentoring Program (RAMP) is now accepting applications to our Spring 2024 Cohort, which will focus on Technology as well as Health & Life Science startups. The accepted companies can expect to be engaged in the program two full days a week for the entire 12-week program.

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Final Beam Raised at Crystal Spring Tower

Carilion Clinic leaders and construction firms Robins & Morton and Branch Builds joined together Monday, Dec. 4, to raise the final beam of the new Crystal Spring Tower. The topping out ceremony was one of the final steps toward completing the state-of-the-art expansion, adding more than 500,000 square feet to the region’s only Level 1 trauma center, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

You're Invited: "How-to-Qualify" Workshop for Enterprise Zone Incentives

The Department of Economic Development, in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is holding an in-depth "How-to-Qualify" Workshop for Enterprise Zone Incentives. This workshop will provide detailed instructions on the qualification process for Grant Year 2023 Real Property Investment Grants and Job Creation Grants. The workshops include a section for CPAs on the CPA Agreed Upon Procedures, and City of Roanoke local incentives as well. Grant Year 2023 grants include grants for jobs created in calendar year 2023 and grants for real property investments that received final placed-in-service documentation in calendar year 2023. Attendance is open to the public and free of charge.

Business Spotlight

Roanoke Angler Opens in Grandin Village

A full-service fly shop opened in Roanoke's Grandin Village at the intersection of Grandin Rd and Maiden Ln. From guided trips to streamside essentials and full-body gear, the shop offers products for any skill level.

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Firefli Studio Focuses on Talent Recruitment and Retention

Firefli is a digital studio that goes beyond just building websites. This unique Roanoke business is thriving by recruiting and retaining the best talent. Their key to success: putting trust in their employees to help them succeed.

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White Lily Cleaning Opens During COVID-19 Pandemic

Starting a small business can be as rewarding as it is challenging. This small business owner took a leap after working in the medical field for many years.

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Events

January 19, 2024 Marks the Return of

Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week

Savor your way through the Star City January 19-28! Restaurant Week is a chance to experience Downtown’s extensive mix of lunch and dinner options at over 20 restaurants. Explore specially curated menus at incredible fixed prices: $15 for lunch, $30 for dinner, or a $45 dinner experience.

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