Roanoke City launches economic “cluster” with focus on support and inclusion Gene Marrano March 15, 2018 1 min read Strengthening Roanoke’s ties to the “Innovation Corridor” and other economic drivers in the valley had led to a new focus group spearheaded by the City Manager. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Big changes for minor league baseball – including in SalemNext: Suetterlein: budget process is not the place to consider Medicaid expansion Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025