Business Accelerator coming to downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano March 10, 2015 1 min read More than three million dollars annually in economic impact is forecasted when Roanoke City opens a “Business Accelerator” in about a year … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on a $600,000 grant announced yesterday: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: U.Va. partnership aimed at environmentally friendly energyNext: Police: accident numbers compel us to increase speed enforcement on Franklin, Electric, and Challenger Related Stories 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025