Roanoke adopts economic development strategic plan Gene Marrano December 23, 2022 1 min 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 1 min read Virginians will keep spending this holiday season – with some tweaks on what they purchase Gene Marrano November 26, 2025 0 1 min read RSO Holiday Pops, Best Christmas Pageant Ever, A Christmas Story at MMT … all coming soon Gene Marrano November 26, 2025 0 1 min read What is Brown Friday? Denise Membreno November 26, 2025 0