Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council

Mar 19, 2025

Verge rebrands to Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance

Verge, a collective of organizations dedicated to tech-based economic development in the Roanoke and New River valleys, announced a rebrand Tuesday, an effort that includes a new website, logo and a new name — the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance (RBIA). Previously, Verge, which has roots dating back to 2013, used “Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance” as […]

Mar 19, 2021

RBTC president leaves for new job

John Philips, president of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council, has resigned from the post to join Pulaski County-based GALA North America as vice president, RBTC‘s board announced Friday. His last day is March 31. Phillips, who holds degrees from Virginia Tech and Virginia Military Institute, joined RBTC in September 2019. He previously led Virginia Tech’s economic […]

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