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 Rail Yard Dawgs broadcaster Mitch Stewart relieved of duties after DWI charge Web Staff February 19, 2026 0 Retired area preacher vows to continue fighting for Autumn’s Law Clark Palmer February 19, 2026 0 Roanoke College Cannabis Studies program ready to pivot if retail marijuana sales become a reality in Virginia Gene Marrano February 19, 2026 0