DRI adds economic development specialist Timothy Martin October 11, 2012 1 minute read Downtown Roanoke Incorporated has hired a new economic development specialist. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains. Share: Post navigation Previous: Signs of Roanoke region housing rebound offer hope of economic liftNext: Area schools told to develop, implement improvement plans Related Stories Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026 Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026