Star Tank tip-off featured some big ideas Gene Marrano May 19, 2015 1 minute read The next Roanoke “Star Tank” featuring entrepreneurs looking for seed money and advice takes place in October … but at last week’s Tip-off a number of startups got some early pointers … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on one “big idea”: Share: Post navigation Previous: Preservationists: Sweet Briar buildings, land should be protected whether college closes or stays openNext: UPDATE: Man who eluded Vinton Police last week is now in custody Related Stories 1 minute read Day picked for Roanoke neighborhood plowing Web Staff January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Extreme cold warning issued after Winter Storm Fern moves out of Roanoke Valley Ian Price January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Virginia Tech researcher tests future-focused method to help smokers quit Web Staff January 26, 2026 0