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 Virginia Tech study finds pet dogs outperform humans in spotted lanternfly searches Ian Price June 10, 2026 Baby Buri author brings her illustrated books to Roanoke Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 VA250 close to home – In Depth. Who was Andrew Lewis? Gene Marrano June 9, 2026