In response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the City of Roanoke City Council and the Roanoke Economic and Industrial Development Corporation, Type A, authorized a Stimulus Program to assist businesses negatively affected by the pandemic. The Stimulus Program is a local economic development program to help reduce the resulting economic strain on local businesses. Phase 1 of the Stimulus program was completed on June 30, 2020.  The results from this program included $147,000.00 being distributed to 63 qualified Roanoke businesses.

Phase 2 of the Stimulus Program is now underway and will launch October 23, 2020.  In this phase, two methods of economic stimulus are planned.  The program will direct spending opportunities to Roanoke residents as well as the 76262 communities via two sources:

• Sip, Snack & Shop Gift Tour: SOLD OUT
Tickets for the Sip, Snack, Shop Gift Tour are on sale NOW!! The Sip, Snack, Shop Gift Tour is a fun holiday event, promoting our small businesses and shopping local on Saturday, November 28. 

Start your shopping adventure at Roanoke City Hall to redeem your tickets, pick up your tote bag and first gift, enter into the prize raffle and sip and snack on delicious treats! Each location on the event map will have a free gift for the ticket holders to pick up as they shop!

Limited tickets available for purchase! Join in the fun and Be Local, Shop Local ROANOKE while crossing off your holiday gift list, enjoying treats and drinks, and receiving free gifts from our unique businesses! All event proceeds benefit the Roanoke VFW Post 5074!

• Shopping Vouchers for Roanoke Residents ***UNAVAILABLE ***
Roanoke residents can support local businesses in Roanoke with a new program that will definitely help our small businesses thrive! Residents can download a $50 shopping voucher that can be redeemed at participating stores or restaurants across Roanoke.

In response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the City of Roanoke City Council and the Roanoke Economic and Industrial Development Corporation, A Type A economic development corporation, authorized a Stimulus Program to assist businesses negatively affected by the pandemic. The Stimulus Program is a local economic development program to help reduce the resulting economic strain on local businesses. On March 19, 2020 Roanoke City Council declared a local declaration of disaster. As a result, the pandemic caused closures and limitations on local businesses in Roanoke. 

Roanoke Stimulus Grant 

On May 07, 2020 members of the Roanoke Economic and Industrial Development Corporation (Type A) and on May 12, 2020 City Council approved an Agreement for Funding of the Stimulus Program. The total contribution is an amount up to $200,000.