This office recommends areas for redevelopment. If the area includes properties owned by multiple entities, economic development coordinates efforts with the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority to assemble and market properties for sale to the private sector. Sale of Property Revenue Generation Tourism Economic Development works with area tourism entities to facilitate events, packages, etc. This office analyzes and directs projects involving public facilities. Minority and Women Owned Business Services Economic Development Specialists will assist all minority and women owned businesses in the areas mentioned above.
Special assistance is provided to small businesses bidding on city contracts.