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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026