The region is growing a life sciences sector with a biotech hub, including new lab space, in downtown Roanoke.

Erin Burcham
Burcham is president of Verge and Executive Director of Roanoke – Blacksburg Technology Council. She is also a member of Cardinal's community advisory committee.
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Incubators and accelerators: The Roanoke and New River Valleys have a plan for that
A proposed biotech incubator and accelerator in Roanoke could create 250 jobs and more than $21 million in wages.