RAMP fills a gap for small business startups in Roanoke Gene Marrano September 4, 2017 1 minute read Its been open since June, the partnership located on South Jefferson Street that includes Roanoke City, Virginia Western and a regional high-tech group. An update on “RAMP” from WFIR’s Gene Marrano. Share: Post navigation Previous: Consumer sentiment “flips” after electionNext: Gas Buddy: pump prices may not return to normal levels until mid-October Related Stories Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Ella Langley to perform at the Salem Civic Center in June Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Roanoke revises trash schedule, urges sidewalk clearing after storm Ian Price February 2, 2026 0