Roanoke listed as high-tech destination by national publication Gene Marrano May 6, 2016 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Rick Mast: safer NASCAR means younger drivers more likely to take more risksNext: Dog dies in early morning Roanoke house fire Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025