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Posted on: November 12, 2024 | Last Modified on: November 12, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Local Businesses in Roanoke County Receive Grant Funding

BEAP Winners Nov 2023

(ROANOKE COUNTY, VA - November 12, 2024) Roanoke County announced $115,000 in grant awards to 13 businesses through the Economic Development Authority (EDA) Business Equipment Acquisition Program (BEAP) Grant. The funds will help businesses acquire new capital to grow their operations.

“Our local businesses are integral to Roanoke County,” said EDA Chair Woody Windley. “These grants demonstrate the County's support of many different types of companies in our community and their continued growth.”

The BEAP program was established in fiscal year 2025 (July 4, 2024-June 30, 2025) as a pilot program to help support existing businesses in Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton. The total grant award per business was up to 50% of capital acquisition costs, with a cap of $20,000 per award. Applicants were scored on several criteria including locally owned, total employees, engagement with resource partners, impact on the business, and utilization of local suppliers.

Below is a list of BEAP grant recipients for Fiscal Year 2025:

  • Children’s Castle Early Learning Center, Inc.
  • Creative Occasions Fit Studio VA, Inc. Fleet Feet Roanoke Keltech, Inc.
  • Stickers Plus Ltd. (DBA Magnets USA) Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) CMKS BBQ LLC (DBA Pok-e-Joe’s BBQ)
  • Ride Source, LLC RND Coffee
  • The Hearing Center at Hollins Communication Research Institute (DBA Beltone) Varsity Landscaping & Grounds, LLC
  • William H. Moore Dentistry


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