Looking to LAUNCH more high-tech spinoffs from downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano October 31, 2023 1 minute read Melendez VT photo A Virginia Tech employee who came aboard one year ago is working across all the Tech-related campuses to help create new spinoff businesses – and high-tech jobs that can retain and attract talent. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia ranked 9th in highest student loan debt paymentsNext: AAA warns to be safe this Halloween Related Stories Lynchburg to host grand opening of new concert venue today Web Staff April 24, 2026 Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026