Help for small business owners – in two minute bites Gene Marrano June 19, 2017 1 minute read A recent state Senate candidate and business owner wants to help other local companies find their footing. More on “The New Virginia Economy” from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Goodlatte live on WFIR: congressional security, political rhetoric and moreNext: Bradley Free Clinic expands services to uninsured women Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026