Junior Achievement recognizes local business startups Gene Marrano November 2, 2015 1 minute read Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia educates young people about business, economic and free enterprise.On Thursday “J-A” will raise money for that outreach and will honor local business leaders. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Don’t forget to bring your photo ID to the pollsNext: For many voters, the touch-screen machines are gone, replaced by optical scanners Related Stories Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0 SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0