City Manager Bob Cowell on new RAMP cohort and other issues Gene Marrano May 4, 2018 1 minute read Bob Cowell The RAMP Business Accelerator that opened last year on South Jefferson Street has announced its second group of tenants. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: click below to hear our extended in-studio interview with Bob Cowell: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Streets re-open after bank bomb threat forces closuresNext: eXperience Conference welcomes RBTC’s Company of the Year founder Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026