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: 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 1 min read Virginia Tech hires James Franklin to be next Head Football Coach Clark Palmer November 17, 2025 1 min read Adult cannabis retail system set to move from studies to implementation Ian Price November 17, 2025 1 min read Veteran Ken Mitchell announces campaign for 6th District Democratic nomination Clark Palmer November 17, 2025