Star Tank tip-off featured some big ideas Gene Marrano May 19, 2015 1 min 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”: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025