ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Last year, the Roanoke County economic development authority (EDA) piloted its Business Equipment Acquisition Program (BEAP) as a way to support local businesses by providing matching funds on equipment purchases.
“We want to support our businesses of all sizes,” said Roanoke County director of economic development Megan Baker. “We want to say it as a thank you for doing business in Roanoke County, choosing our community to do business, to grow in.”
Offering a 50 percent match on business equipment purchases up to $20,000, the funds will boost both small and large local businesses…