Meeting planners converge on Roanoke Gene Marrano February 28, 2017 1 minute read Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is co-hosting an event that has brought almost 30 meeting planners to Roanoke for a few days. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Malls become less about shopping as department stores continue closingNext: Rescue Mission gets donated fitness equipment Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026