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Business News - July 8
🚧 Construction, 📣 Announcements, & 📅 Events
Joya Garris
July 08, 2025
Today’s newsletter is a long one, packed with important announcements, upcoming events, and more. Grab a coffee and stick with me.
Today’s Top Three:
Summer is here, which means we’re organizing the annual Sidewalk Sale !
The City of Roanoke has a few major construction projects underway. Check out the latest updates.
Expected to open in 2027 downtown, the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center needs help reaching it’s remaining fundraising goal.
Keep reading to stay informed!
- Joya Garris, Director of Marketing & Communications
Get Involved
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.
Stay Informed
Construction Updates 🚧
Compactors 🗑️
We received numerous messages about the compactors not working last week. The City of Roanoke resolved the issue and says all compactors should be working properly now. If you are still experiencing problems, please call the City of Roanoke's Solid Waste staff at 540-853-6846.
ADA Curb Ramp Project ♿️
Curb ramps on Campbell Avenue between Williamson Road and Jefferson Street are under construction to meet current ADA standards. Construction began last month and should wrap up by December 2025. Pedestrian detours are in place to ensure accessible routes.
Please direct questions to Ian Coffey, City of Roanoke - Transportation Division. 540-853-2210 | [email protected]
Stormwater Project 💧
Current Status: First Street is closed from Salem Avenue to Campbell Avenue. The intersection of First Street and Salem Avenue is impacted by construction. Please follow posted traffic signage. For updates and additional information on the project, please look here .
New Farmer’s Market Awnings Coming Soon 🧑🌾
We’re thrilled to share that The City of Roanoke has been awarded a $50,000 infrastructure grant to update the Historic City Market’s awnings, which will enable vendors to operate at full capacity and enhance the downtown experience.
DRI is excited to continue our long-standing partnership with the City of Roanoke to improve the Historic Roanoke City Market, which is a vital and cherished part of downtown. We can’t wait to see the immediate benefits to local farmers, artisans, and neighboring businesses.
Reminder: Double Your SNAP this Saturday! 💳️
With the help of Member One, you can extend your SNAP/EBT benefits! On Mega Market Match days from 9am - 2pm, when you purchase EBT/SNAP tokens, you will receive a dollar-to-dollar match, up to $100 per person!
Wait, there’s more! Take Member One's two-minute survey to see your score in key financial health areas. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win $100 in Market Bucks that can be used with any of the wonderful vendors on the Historic City Market. (You don’t have to be a SNAP recipient!)
New Cancer Center Needs $4M 🏥
If you missed the announcement at the Freedom Festival and Fireworks, we’re here to let you know that the new cancer center is only $4 million away from it’s fundraising goal. Carilion Clinic is asking the community to help push it to its $100 million capital campaign, saying it’s an investment into a facility that could help save your life one day. The Carilion Taubman Cancer Center is located on Reserve Avenue and is projected to open in 2027.
Ambassador Update 💙
June has come and gone. ☀️ 🍉 Summer is the peak of Roanoke tourism, so June was spent offering directions, recommendations, and escorts as part of the team's hospitality efforts. Thank you, Downtown Roanoke Ambassadors !
Bike National Championships Next Week 🚵
This is a friendly reminder that the 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships begin July 14th and end on the 20th. The schedule includes a two-day Short Track Race (XCC) at Elmwood Park on Wednesday, July 16th, and Thursday, July 17th. Organizers expect over 1,900 visitors downtown!
Gain Knowledge & Network
Upcoming Networking Events 🧑💼
Beer & Biotech at Big Lick Brewing - July 16
Business After Hours at the Taubman Museum - August 1
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 7 -13.
Straight Street Youth Night on Friday, 7/11 and Saturday, 7/12 on Luck Ave SW between 3rd St and 4th St
Delta Dental Party in Elmwood on Thursday, 7/10 at Elmwood Park
First Fridays on Friday, 7/11 on Franklin Rd SW, between Jefferson St and Williamson 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! 💼
Our mission is to make Downtown Roanoke the preferred place to Work, Live, and Play. As a Downtown business, you have a valuable FREE resource at your fingertips. Let us help share your story!
Website Listings on DowntownRoanoke.org - Our business listings often come up among the first in Google searches. Help us enhance your listing by providing us with vital information including website, phone number, description, hours, menus, and images.
Job Listings on DowntownRoanoke.org - Downtown Roanoke is the most vibrant workplace around and a destination for job seekers. Let us help get the word out when you’re hiring!
Event Listings on DowntownRoanoke.org - Our Event Calendar is THE place people go to find out what’s happening Downtown. Get your event in front of the audience you’re looking for.
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!