VT Professor discusses global and Virginia economies Ian Price January 15, 2021 1 minute read David Bieri Believe it or not, a Virginia Tech professor who focuses on regional and global economics says despite the pandemic the economy is doing well. WFIR’s Ian Price has an In-Depth look: Share: Post navigation Previous: Regional Chamber launching new women-minority owned business directoryNext: Political Science expert on Trump impeachment – and GOP future Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026