Roanoke now part of an “ecosystem” designed to grow business sector Gene Marrano December 4, 2018 1 minute read Learning how other localities have grown their “innovation economy” – and telling them about success stories here – is one major reason Roanoke is now a member of the “City Innovation Ecosystem Program.” WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Hokies head to Military BowlNext: Former Reagan staffer offers different take on George HW Bush Related Stories Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0
Learning how other localities have grown their “innovation economy” – and telling them about success stories here – is one major reason Roanoke is now a member of the “City Innovation Ecosystem Program.” WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story:
