The Gauntlet gets started with business training Gene Marrano February 17, 2017 1 minute read A larger state grant has raised the stakes for “The Gauntlet” this year – a competition for business startups. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bill mandating 12-month birth control coverage passesNext: Teachers urge state lawmakers to increase public education funding in next budget Related Stories The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026