Signs of progress for Roanoke County business growth Gene Marrano April 24, 2015 1 minute read An expanding manufacturing company that has moved to larger quarters in Roanoke County could be a harbinger of improving economic conditions … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Report: Hotel Roanoke economic impact tops $600 million since reopening 20 years agoNext: RAM House reopens after flood Related Stories Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0