Roanoke County Economic Development

06/03/2026

We’re excited to see Virginia's Blue Ridge Restaurant Week return September 12-20! 🍽️ The event highlights the power of regional collaboration, and the important role local restaurants play in our economy and quality of life. VBR Restaurant Week helps restaurants reach new customers, encourages residents and visitors to explore the different communities across our region, and showcases the unique dining experiences that make Virginia’s Blue Ridge a great place to live, work, and visit. It’s a valuable opportunity to support local businesses while celebrating the restaurants, entrepreneurs, and communities that make our region such a vibrant and distinctive destination.

Restaurants interested in participating can learn more at: https://www.visitroanokeva.com/vbr-restaurant-week/

Virginia's Blue Ridge Restaurant Week will be held September 12-20, 2026, celebrating local restaurants and cuisine throughout the Roanoke Region.

06/02/2026

Last call to submit your nominations for Roanoke’s best restaurants! ⏳ Don't forget to vote in The Roanoker Magazine's 40th Annual Readers’ Choice Dining Awards! They need your help identifying and honoring the very finest restaurants in Roanoke County, Virginia and across our region. 🍽️🏆 Submit your nominations by Wednesday, June 3 at: https://ow.ly/8Psb50YXJoV

05/30/2026

We’re excited to see two local businesses teaming up to bring barbecue back to Hanging Rock Tavern! 🍖

📍 1790 Thompson Memorial Drive

🤠🔥 GRAND OPENING DAY! 🔥🤠

Alright everybody, it’s Friday, the skies are clear, and it’s finally time!

The Chuckwagon by Big Daddy’s BBQ is officially rolling into Hanging Rock Tavern for its Grand Opening tonight!

We’ll be serving up authentic Texas-style barbecue from 4 PM to 8 PM, bringing all your favorites straight from the smoker to the tavern.

🍖 Brisket
🍖 Pulled Pork
🍖 Sausage
🍖 And all the smoky goodness you’ve come to expect from Big Daddy’s BBQ

Come grab dinner, enjoy the beautiful weather, and help us kick off this exciting new chapter.

📍 Hanging Rock Tavern
⏰ 4 PM – 8 PM Tonight

Come hungry. We’ll take care of the rest.

05/23/2026

Excitement is building at Tanglewood Crossing, a new mixed-use redevelopment project at the Electric Road/Starkey Road intersection. 🏗️ Stay tuned for the announcement of the new-to-market tenants!

A new project in Roanoke County promises to change the flavor of the Tanglewood Mall area. It will also give us new places to shop and dine out.

05/20/2026

Business Appreciation Month is a great opportunity to recognize the power of regional partnerships that strengthen our business community. 🤝 We’re proud to highlight some of the recent events and initiatives our team has supported across the region to help advance business growth, workforce development, and community investment:

• Roanoke Regional Chamber’s Good Morning VBR event at YMCA at Tanglewood, highlighting the continued transformation and momentum along the Tanglewood corridor

• Supporting our vibrant community and promoting Roanoke County, Virginia at the Local Colors Festival in Downtown Roanoke

• Celebrating the opening of four new miles of the Roanoke River Greenway at Roanoke County's Explore Park

• Attending the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Showcase and Regional Registered Apprenticeship Signing Night with the Salem RidgeYaks, along with the Chamber’s annual Community Day at Feeding Southwest Virginia

• Presenting updates on this year’s County budget, housing study, and recent transportation projects to The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association

• Supporting the launch of the Roanoke Foodshed Network’s Roanoke Regional Food & Farm Trail, a new initiative connecting residents and visitors to farms, local food businesses, and agricultural experiences throughout the region

• Attending the Legislative Wrap-Up hosted by area chambers, bringing together business and community leaders to hear directly from Virginia’s state delegation on issues shaping the Commonwealth’s future

• Attending Governor Spanberger’s bill signing at the Roanoke Higher Education Center supporting K-12 and Career & Technical Education initiatives

• Participating in a consortium meeting for Virginia’s Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials (AM2) Tech Hub at Central Virginia Community College, hosted in partnership with the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance

05/19/2026

Enjoy your lunch break and support local at Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s Food Truck Week! 🍴☀️ The popular event is heading to the Hollins, Tanglewood, and Glenvar areas this week!