RAMP fills a gap for small business startups in Roanoke Gene Marrano September 4, 2017 1 min 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. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Consumer sentiment “flips” after electionNext: Gas Buddy: pump prices may not return to normal levels until mid-October Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025