Roanoke now part of an “ecosystem” designed to grow business sector Gene Marrano December 4, 2018 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Hokies head to Military BowlNext: Former Reagan staffer offers different take on George HW Bush Related Stories 1 min read National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025 1 min read Hope and Home task force latest attempt to address homelessness in Roanoke Gene Marrano August 4, 2025 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025