Next RAMP startups are guaranteed seed capital Gene Marrano February 21, 2019 1 minute read Financial support from the “Go Virginia” economic development initiative means that the Regional Acceleration and Mentoring Program – RAMP – will offer guaranteed funding to the next group of 5 cohorts. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the details: Share: Post navigation Previous: “At the Movies” host offers his Oscar forecastNext: Bid to revive Equal Rights Amendment fails by 1 vote Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026