Roanoke adopts economic development strategic plan Gene Marrano December 23, 2022 1 minute read A five-year economic development strategic plan created with the help of outside consultants is designed to encapsulate “goals and ambitions” for the City of Roanoke. It was approved this past Monday by City Council, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Federal spending bill could include first Medicare update since 1989Next: Roanoke boxing club at risk of losing space due to lease renewal confusion Related Stories Black History Month films at the Grandin Theatre; Roanoke History Museum needs your vote, Brothers Grimm-Youth version opens this Thursday Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0