We’re all ambassadors for Virginia’s Blue Ridge Gene Marrano August 30, 2019 1 min read Once again Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is offering Hospitality Training to local businesses – with the hope of turning participants into ambassadors for the region when visitors come to town. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Beto O’Rourke makes stop in Roanoke County this afternoonNext: UPDATE: Cause, damage for Hollins-area house fire Related Stories 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025