Site expert on why VA is good for business Gene Marrano July 11, 2019 1 min read For the 5th time in its 13 years – but the first since 2011 – Virginia has been ranked as the “Top Business State” by CNBC. A consultant who has helped land major companies in the Commonwealth spoke to WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke ranked 15th best city for first time home buyers nationwideNext: Floyd Energy Fest returns this weekend Related Stories 1 min read Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel Gene Marrano April 25, 2025 1 min read 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Denise Membreno April 25, 2025 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025