eXperience Conference includes relaunch of YP efforts in Botetourt County Gene Marrano April 12, 2018 1 min read As major employers move in, Botetourt County is rekindling efforts to attract and retain young professionals. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: click below to hear a full length conversation from eXperience conference May 3-4 this year: Share: Post navigation Previous: Rail Yard Dawgs down 1-0 in playoff battleNext: Crews battle brush fires in SW Roanoke County. Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025