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 Roanoke under tornado watch as severe storms, 40-degree temperature drop loom Ian Price March 16, 2026 0 Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0