Experience 2017 aims to lure young professionals Gene Marrano February 24, 2017 1 minute read Keeping young people in the region – and attracting out-of-town young professionals – is what “Experience 2017” is all about. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia lawmaker leaves gun in General Assembly roomNext: In face of Virginia epidemic, doctors prepare to implement new opioid prescription procedures Related Stories Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026