Roanoke City launches economic “cluster” with focus on support and inclusion Gene Marrano March 15, 2018 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Big changes for minor league baseball – including in SalemNext: Suetterlein: budget process is not the place to consider Medicaid expansion Related Stories Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026 ECPI’s Roanoke Campus to Host Summer Resource Festival on June 20th Emma Thomas June 17, 2026 Romeo & Juliet at Bear Theatre, FloydFest lineup is set, one last classical concert this weekend Gene Marrano June 17, 2026