The Gauntlet Business Program & Competition returns Gene Marrano January 16, 2019 1 min read The Gauntlet offers business training and competition for local startups – and its back for a fifth time beginning February 5th. Its all about mentoring the next wave of business leaders. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Blue Ridge Parkway volunteers will be needed more than everNext: UPDATE: One person displaced after accidental fire in Roanoke County Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025