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Verge

Verge Announces New President

Roanoke, Virginia, [December 8, 2021] – Verge announced today the hiring of Erin Burcham as the new President of Verge, the regional technology alliance that includes affiliates the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology […]

Tech Trailblazer: Justin Yalung, Inorganic Ventures

Meet Tech-Trailblazer and local golfer, Justin Yalung from Inorganic Ventures! Originally from Virginia Beach, Justin Yalung landed in the Roanoke-Blacksburg area around 10 years ago. Justin is the COO of […]

Emily Cohen, PowerSchool

Tech Trailblazer: Emily Cohen, PowerSchool

Meet Tech Trailblazer and outdoor survivalist Emily Cohen from PowerSchool. Chicago native Emily Cohen and her husband moved to the Greater Roanoke Area from New Hampshire about 13 years ago. Emily is the Director of Sales Success for PowerSchool […]

RBTC

Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council Partners with Exelaration to Support Talent and Funding Through ELITE Grant

The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) has partnered with Exelaration, a software development company with a nationally-recognized internship program, to connect undergraduate engineers with local employers using funding from the ELITE […]

Space Technology

Blacksburg’s Olver Inducted into Space Technology Hall of Fame

John Olver didn’t know what to expect when he learned he was to be inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame. President and CEO of Emisshield in Blacksburg, Olver […]