OnBoard ROA program designed to show the “sticky” assets in region Gene Marrano April 21, 2023 1 min read Julia Boas Studies show what makes a region “sticky” are the social connections between people. That’s according to the Roanoke Regional Partnership, which has tweaked a program that had been focused solely on summer interns. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Early morning shooting in SE RoanokeNext: ‘Nowhere to roost’ says Tech Professor after journalists leave Twitter Related Stories 1 min read 40th District delegate candidate says it’s time for “Virginia to win” Web Staff October 31, 2025 1 min read Maynard Keller steps up to challenge long term incumbent Rasoul for Delegate Gene Marrano October 30, 2025 2 min read Why is Liz Kitley back at Virginia Tech? Coach Duffy clarifies WNBA star’s new role Ian Price October 30, 2025