Roanoke listed as high-tech destination by national publication Gene Marrano May 6, 2016 1 minute read In late April an Entrepreneur Magazine writer listed Roanoke as one possible alternative to Silcon Valley for high-tech startups. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Rick Mast: safer NASCAR means younger drivers more likely to take more risksNext: Dog dies in early morning Roanoke house fire Related Stories Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0