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 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025