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 Stephanie Moon Reynolds officially launches campaign for Roanoke City Council Web Staff May 25, 2026 Virginia and Virginia Tech selected for NCAA baseball tournament Clark Palmer May 25, 2026 Roanoke City Police investigating multi-vehicle crash that injured two people Clark Palmer May 25, 2026