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
Administrative Assistant | |
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