New Chamber study rates Virginia a top-ten Tech state Gene Marrano October 21, 2015 1 min read A new study commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation placed Virginia in the top ten for states poised to capitalize on a STEM-focused economy. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Webb: unhappy with both Democrats and current two-party systemNext: Montgomery county school division eyes broader policy on rebel flag Related Stories 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025