Verge is now the Innovation Alliance Gene Marrano March 20, 2025 1 minute read Erin Burcham – submitted A new name, but the mission remains the same – expanding the local tech economy. “The Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance,” is the new branding for VERGE, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Ice bumper cars and public skating return to Berglund CenterNext: Botetourt County Parks and Rec launches new interactive map highlighting its outdoor amenities Related Stories Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting referendum to go ahead Clark Palmer February 13, 2026 0 Congressional candidate voices support for Virginia Tech professor who was the subject of an alleged racist attack Clark Palmer February 12, 2026 0 Barn fire on property where Homeplace Restaurant set to reopen soon Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0