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Our Purpose & Role

The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association’s (GWRABA) basic purpose and role – as set forth 40+ years ago – is to represent the interests of local businesses, attract new businesses, and collaborate in both the City and the County to help those businesses grow, with a unified voice.

We are an advocacy organization that keeps its eye on local, state, and sometimes federal policies that may impact your business, while providing increased visibility in the community through marketing and sponsorship opportunities.

Focus Group Invitation to All Williamson Road Business Owners

To All Williamson Rd Business Owners

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Focus Group Invitation to All Williamson Road Business Owners

Para Todos los Propietarios de Edificios en Williamson Rd

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What We Do

Business Support • Community Engagement • Area Improvement

Business Support

Member Advocacy
Area Advocacy
Business Start-Up Support through the establishment of “The Williamson: Coworking Office Space”
Promotion of Members
Networking Events and Opportunities
Recruitment of New Businesses to the Area
Business Guidance and Resources

Community Engagement

Advocacy & Outreach
International Flavor Advancement
Multi-Cultural Events
Festivals, Films, Golf Tournaments, Before/After Work Gatherings, etc
Partnerships

Area Improvement

Advocacy for Area (Government, NGO’s, etc.)
Public Safety (Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS)
Road Safety (Crosswalks, Medians, Signage)
Public Area Safety Enhancements (Lighting, Parks, Asphalt/Road Art)
Roadside Promotional Signage
Area Beautification

Your Invitation To Join

The Greater Williamson Road continues to experience incredible progress and vitality – but not without the support of great members. A strong Greater Williamson Road is essential to regional success and GWRABA members help us to continue providing quality events and services.

As a member of the Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association, you not only support our efforts to improve our road and its surroundings, you have an opportunity to be actively involved.

Members benefit from all that the greater Williamson Road area provides, which includes more than 400+ businesses, thousands of residents and many thousands of visitors each year.

Benefits of Membership

Your business name, address and phone number categorically listed on williamsonroad.org with a link to your business website
Your business plotted on our online map on with a link to your business website
Monthly Membership Luncheons with an opportunity to bring one non-member guest at no charge. (Additional guests are just $15)
One free conference room rental usage a year in The Williamson: Coworking Office Space as available, with member discounts thereafter
Official membership window decal to promote and demonstrate to clients and customers that you support local
Networking opportunities at Breakfast Before Business and Business After Hours and other business events
Opportunities to connect and engage with the community:
- High-quality community events designed to connect businesses and customers
- Member-discounted sponsorship opportunities to promote your business
- Association-led volunteer opportunities to engage with the community
Ability to post special events to The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association’s website calendar once a quarter
Executive Director support and participation in your grand opening, ribbon cutting, and/or special events
Recognition in The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association’s Year in Review Report
A dedicated and passionate team committed to providing you exposure, networking, and tools to help your business succeed and grow

How To Join

Call us: 540-362-3293

Stop by: 5301 Williamson Road, Suite B, Roanoke, VA 24012

Mail us: PO Box 7082, Roanoke, VA 24019