Developing more local jobs from VT-C Research Institute Gene Marrano July 5, 2017 1 minute read Luring major employers like Ballast Point, Deschutes and Eldor Manufacturing is big news – but so is developing more home-grown companies. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Doctor describes treatment for babies with opioid withdrawalNext: Dumas Center has been sold Related Stories Beale’s Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner Clark Palmer May 1, 2026 Radford political science chair weighs in on former FBI director’s indictment over social media post Web Staff May 1, 2026 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026