Site expert on why VA is good for business Gene Marrano July 11, 2019 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke ranked 15th best city for first time home buyers nationwideNext: Floyd Energy Fest returns this weekend Related Stories 9 to 5 opens at MMT, two more plays coming to the area next week and the RSO presents Shostakovich’s Fifth – A Symphony of Change Gene Marrano March 4, 2026 0 Detectives hunt armed suspects who targeted wrong house in Southeast Roanoke Ian Price March 3, 2026 0 Do Good Days accepting nominations from non-profits looking for a little help through March 9 Gene Marrano March 3, 2026 0
