The Office of Economic Development works to increase the City of Roanoke's tax base.
Mission: "Economic Development will foster economic growth and quality of life through attracting and retaining business and industry, encouraging tourism and supporting community revitalization."
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Economic Development acts as a liaison between city businesses and city government; retains and creates jobs through educational opportunities and small business development; stimulates commercial and industrial development/redevelopment through land assembly, the sale of property, incentives, and program awareness; encourages retention and expansion of existing businesses through BIZVIZ and BIZBREAK; fosters downtown development/redevelopment through historic preservation and other incentives; generates revenue through working with tourism entities and helping in the creation of public facilities; provides minority and women owned business services; and compiles statistics on business related information.
Key Contacts:
Brian Brown
Economic Development Administrator
Melissa Murray
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Mailing Address |
117 Church Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24011
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Main Phone Number |
(540) 853-2715
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Fax Number |
(540) 853-1213
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E-mail Address |
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Office Hours |
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
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Hours of Operation |
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
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