Roanoke listed as high-tech destination by national publication Gene Marrano May 6, 2016 1 minute read In late April an Entrepreneur Magazine writer listed Roanoke as one possible alternative to Silcon Valley for high-tech startups. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Rick Mast: safer NASCAR means younger drivers more likely to take more risksNext: Dog dies in early morning Roanoke house fire Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026