Verge is now the Innovation Alliance Gene Marrano March 20, 2025 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025