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Business News - July 15
Cyclists have arrived 🚵♂️
Joya Garris
July 15, 2025
Hope you had a great starts to the week. This Tuesday, we’re diving into cycling, sales, and a concert.
Today’s Top Three:
Let’s welcome over 1,900 cycling champions to Downtown Roanoke!
The annual Sidewalk Sale is slated for August 23rd.
There’s still time to buy tickets to Billy Currington & Kip Moore at the Budweiser Summer Series!
Bonus: Check out two conferences coming to Roanoke in October.
Keep reading to stay informed!
- Joya Garris, Director of Marketing & Communications
Get Involved
Cheer on Cycling Champions 🚵♂️
The USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships are happening now in Roanoke! The race schedule includes two days of Short Track races on July 16-17 at Elmwood Park. Over 1,900 of the top mountain bikers from around the country are participating in the event, so downtown is expected to have additional foot traffic. Join the fun Wednesday and Thursday— the races in Elmwood will be a fantastic scene for fans and spectators alike.
DRI recommends retailers and restaurants make the cyclists feel welcome by creating cute artwork on your A-frames!
Sign Up for the Sidewalk Sale! 🛍️
Retailers, rejoice! The annual Sidewalk Sale returns to Roanoke on August 23rd in conjunction with the Bee Festival. Businesses will set up tables outside, providing customers with an opportunity to check out the sales items and see what else is offered inside. Additionally, we’ll have a few downtown retailers set up in Market Square. Preference is given to those with storefronts located further away from the Square.
Vibe to Billy Currington & Kip Moore 🎸
Join us in Elmwood Park on Friday, July 25th, as we bring Billy Currington & Kip Moore to the Budweiser Summer Series! Grab your tickets now because in advance tickets are just $59 per person plus taxes and fees. The price increases on show day!
Stay Informed
Construction Updates 🚧
Compactors: The City of Roanoke says all compactors should be working properly. If you are still experiencing problems, please call Solid Waste at 540-853-6846.
ADA Curb Ramp Project: Curbs on on Campbell Avenue between Williamson Road and Jefferson Street are under construction to meet current ADA standards. Pedestrian detours are in place to ensure accessible routes. For questions, call 540-853-2210 or email [email protected].
Stormwater Project: For updates and additional information on the project, please look here.
Ambassador Update 💙
Summer mornings were made for pressure washing! Have you spotted the Downtown Roanoke Ambassadors cleaning your sidewalks?
Gain Knowledge & Network
Upcoming Conferences 🧑💼
Elevate 2025: Friday, October 3rd
Elevate offers local businesses and nonprofits with information, resources, and motivation to generate growth. Learn new tactics to implement in your business or nonprofit and make valuable connections with other business owners and leaders in the community.
VRPS Annual Conference: Sunday, October 26th-Tuesday, October 29th
Virginia Recreation &Park Society is hosting it’s annual conference in Downtown Roanoke. The goal is to provide and encourage continuous training opportunities for members. Through this conference, they hope to improve recreation, parks, and leisure services to the public; update members on current trends and opportunities in the profession; disseminate information to the public; and more.
Events, Street Closures, & Parking
Downtown Events and Street Closures 🚧
The following street closures and associated events may affect Downtown traffic and business for the week of July 14 - 20.
Straight Street Youth Night on Friday, 7/18 and Saturday, 7/19 on Luck Ave SW between 3rd St and 4th St
USA Cycling Championship on 7/14-7/18 at Elmwood Park and Jefferson St, between Elm Ave and Franklin Rd
Additional closures:
Drainage Project — Find updates and closures here.
Find Downtown Parking 🅿️
With more than 1,300 on-street spaces and 7,000+ off-street spaces, plenty of free or paid parking options exist.
DRI - Your Downtown Partner
Put DRI to work for you! 💼
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Important Contacts 👤
Often businesses need phone numbers for government services, such as solid waste, permitting, etc., and other services, such as private parking and transportation.
Check out our list of frequently requested information!