In Depth: RAMP program gets major boost and will expand its reach Gene Marrano September 25, 2020 1 minute read The US Department of Commerce has just awarded a grant of almost one million dollars that will be used to help “scale up,” a local start-up business incubator. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more In Depth on this boost to the RAMP program. Share: Post navigation Previous: Hidden Valley High School gets top federal honorNext: Richmond debate du jour: is Roanoke in SW Virginia? 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