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 VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026