Events for August 2015
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Jul 29 - Aug 2    Foxridge & Hethwood Apartment Homes - Treasure Chest Open House
Come out and take a tour of our apartments! Try to open the Treasure Chest to win big! We are accepting applications in our Hethwood Communities for Fall 2015! Offering 10 or 12 month lease options.
 
Date: July 29, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.foxridgeliving.com
Location: 750 Hethwood Blvd. #100 G Blacksburg, VA 24060
EMail: info@foxridgeliving.com
Aug 4    The Salvation Army Family Costume Bowling Event
Join us for an evening of family fun at the NRV Superbowl!

Costumes are optional but encouraged for fun!  We will have prizes to award throughout the evening for the
best costume, funniest costume, strangest costume, best bowling etc....

Children/Students/Seniors $5 and Adults $8 - 2 hours of bowling fun including shoe rental

Please consider bringing a bag of food to donate to the FOOD PANTRY - it's most appreciated!

 
Date: August 4, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 375 Arbor Drive / Christiansburg VA
Contact: Merissa Sachs
EMail: marketingonmainst@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: August 4th 6-9pm
Fees/Admission: $5 for Students/Children/Seniors and $8 for Adults
Aug 5    Paint Party at The Artful Place

Paint party starts promptly with instructor Michele Walter at 7:00pm.  Please arrive approximately 15 minutes early to reserve a seat, grab a drink, and get ready to create!

Event is limited to 15 people.

Date: August 5, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://artfullawyergallery.org/event/paint-party-bluebirds
Location: The Artful Place, A Fine Studio: 106 Faculty Street, Blacksburg
Contact: Diana Francis
EMail: info@artfullawyergallery.org
Date/Time Details: August 5 at 7:00pm
Fees/Admission: $30/person
Aug 6    Chamber Eggs & Issues Breakfast August 2015

Join us at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 900 Plantation Road Blacksburg for Eggs & Issues.

Topic: Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center Updates
When: August 6, 2015
Guest Speaker: Dr. Joe Meredith
Sponsor: Brown Edwards, CPA

Where: Hilton Garden Inn | 900 Plantation Rd. Blacksburg
Time: 7:30-9:00 am
Admission: $20 Chamber Members | $40 Non-Members

Dr. Meredith will be speaking on issues such as:

1. New CRC features including road and fiber infrastructure
2. Progress on statewide expansion of CRC and VT Knowledgeworks
3. New international opportunities for the CRC
4. Tenant highlights and results of demographic survey
5. Entrepreneurship at VT and the CRC.

Seating is limited and reservations are required.  Call the Chamber at 540.382.3020 or email DLyons@montgomerycc.org to reserve your seat at the table.

 
Date: August 6, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
EMail: DLyons@montgomerycc.org
Aug 7 - Aug 8    Steppin' Out

Steppin' Out, Downtown Blacksburg's annual street festival, takes place on the first Friday and Saturday in August from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Steppin' Out features over 150 artists and crafts people from around the United States selling unique handcrafted items - jewelry, pottery, textiles, metal work, basketry, stained & fused glass, yard art, fine art, furniture, toys, artisan foods and so much more! Street performances make the scene magical . . . you could be greeted by a visiting Jedi Master, or have your wishes granted by the Blue Fairy.

Downtown Blacksburg merchants also hold their much-awaited, final clearance sidewalk sales during Steppin' Out. Great merchandise goes at bargain-basement discounts. And those festival foods you love are provided by downtown restaurants. Admission is free. Town of Blacksburg metered parking is all free and Blacksburg Transit provides free shuttles to get you there without the hassles. Bring your friends. Bring your family. Don't bring your dog.

The Main Stage, sponsored by www.OurValley.org, provides continuous live music at the intersection of Draper Road and College Avenue, both Friday and Saturday.

The Sun Trust Acoustic Stage brings folk, contemporary, and utterly unique sounds to the Post Office parking lot on the town's Main Street.

The National Bank's Community Stage showcases local & regional performers from cloggers to belly dancers. This is also where children's activities are centered. The Community Stage is located on the corner of Draper Road & Jackson Street.

The Annual Draper Mile Run happens on Friday at 6:15 p.m., starting and ending on Draper Road, with the finish in the heart of the festival area.

Date: August 7, 2015
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Website: http://www.downtownblacksburg.com/steppinout.html
Location: Downtown Blacksburg
Contact: Downtown Merchants of Blacksburg
EMail: dmob@downtownblacksburg.com
Aug 13 - Aug 16    Foxridge & Hethwood Apartment Homes
Come out and take a tour of our apartments! We are accepting applications in our Hethwood Communities for Fall 2015! 
 
Date: August 13, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.foxridgeliving.com
Location: 750 Hethwood Blvd. #100 G Blacksburg, VA 24060
EMail: info@foxridgeliving.com
Aug 13    Chamber Business@Lunch
Should you require a formal contract for every business transaction? Will there be situations when a "simple handshake" might suffice? What's the difference between a Memorandum of Understanding and a full blown contract?

Contracts are critical in employment situations, when holding major events, when purchasing a business, in dealing with vendors, when buying real estate, etc.

Guest Speaker: Reid Broughton, Sands Anderson, PC
What: Proofing your contracts by understanding the key and most disputed terms.

When: August 13, 2015
Where: 1520 North Franklin Street Christiansburg (Chamber Office)
Time: 11:30 am -1:00 pm

Admission Fee: $20 Chamber Members - $40 Non-Members ...
To Register: Call 540.382.3020 or email DLyons@montgomerycc.org

Seminar & Lunch sponsored by: Hethwood Market

Limited Seating.
By reservation only and payment is expected prior to the event.

Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the event will still be charged.
Date: August 13, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
EMail: dlyons@montgomerycc.org
Aug 14    Chamber @ VTCRC Picnic
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Are you a CRC tenant? Come join the Chamber at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center Family Picnic!

When: August 14, 2015
Where: 1715 Pratt Drive Blacksburg (VTCRC)
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm  For CRC tenants and their family.

We will be there representing your Chamber. It will be a Rootin, Tootin good ole fashioned BBQ and we hope to see you there!
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Date: August 14, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
EMail: dlyons@montgomerycc.org
Aug 16    Tan "Fur" Free When You Help Feed Me...Dog Food Drive
Tan or don't tan not a problem we will still take your donation. All dog food will be donated to the Montgomery County Friends of Animal Care & Control.

Can Spray Tan for Free with 10lb. bag or larger donation.

 
Date: August 16, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.tanntone.net
Location: Tan 'N Tone 1504 N. Franklin St. Christiansburg VA
EMail: tanntone1@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 08/16/15 - 08/22/15
Aug 19    Paint Party at The Artful Place

Paint party starts promptly with instructor Brennan Crowder at 7:00pm.  Please arrive approximately 15 minutes early to reserve a seat, grab a drink, and get ready to create!

Event is limited to 15 people.

Date: August 19, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://artfullawyergallery.org/event/paint-party-goats
Location: The Artful Place, A Fine Studio: 106 Faculty Street, Blacksburg
Contact: Diana Francis
EMail: info@artfullawyergallery.org
Date/Time Details: August 19 at 7:00pm
Fees/Admission: $30/person
Aug 20    Chamber Business After Hours August 2015
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SAVE THE DATE to join us for
Business After Hours!
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We hope you can join us! It's going to be GREAT!

 
When: August 20, 2015, 2015
Who: 2025 Holiday Inn Express
Where: Roanoke Street Christiansburg, VA  24073
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Admission: No charge to Chamber Members & their guest
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Date: August 20, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
EMail: DLyons@montgomerycc.org
Aug 24    Chamber Ribbon Cutting, Neal Wyms Performing Artist
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration!

Who: Neal Wyms, Performing Artist
Where: 1520 North Franklin Street Christiansburg (Chamber office)
Time: 4:45 pm

Neal will be performing music from his latest CD for your entertainment.
Date: August 24, 2015
Time: 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
EMail: DLyons@montgomerycc.org
Aug 25    Chamber Member Orientation
Are you a Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Member who would like to learn more about your membership?  Won't you join us for a Member Orientation?

When: August 25, 2015
Where: Blacksburg Country Club | 1064 Clubhouse Road Blacksburg
Time: 7:30 - 10:00 am
Admission: FREE | Refreshments will be provided.

Seating is limited and reservations are required by Friday July 24th!  Offered to new & existing members on a first come, first serve basis.

Call the Chamber at 540.382.3020 or email DLyons@montgomerycc.org
 
Date: August 25, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
EMail: dlyons@montgomerycc.org
Aug 26    BAE Systems Industry Day
What:      BAE Systems Industry Day in Support of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RfAAP)
When:    August 26, 2015 - Drop in between 12pm and 4pm
Where:   Hilton Garden Inn
                   900 Plantation Rd
                   Blacksburg, VA 24060
RSVP: NLT August 19, 2015 via email to Brenda.Smith@baesystems.com

Description: This event is open to all businesses interested in receiving solicitations from BAE Systems in Radford, VA. Suppliers are asked to bring a comprehensive list of services and products for sale. While the primary focus of Industry Day is the Small Business community, large businesses are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Suppliers are also asked to bring business cards, and to review BAE Systems’ standard Terms & Conditions prior to attending.

Before the Event:
  • RSVP by August 19, 2015
  • Reviews BAE Systems Terms & Conditions by clicking here
 
Day of the Event:
  • Arrive at the Hilton Garden Inn anytime between 12-4
  • Bring a list of products and services for sale, and any other literature you wish to share with the BAE Systems team
  • Upon arrival, follow signs to the event
  • You will be received by the BAE Systems Procurement team and select members of BAE Systems Leadership
  • You may be referred to members of Engineering, Program Management or Facilities if your products or services match anticipated needs. Representatives from each of these functions will be at the event to learn all about your business!
  • Light refreshments will be served

 
Date: August 26, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn 900 Plantation Rd Blacksburg, VA 24060
EMail: Brenda.Smith@baesystems.com
Date/Time Details: August 26, 2015 - Drop in between 12pm and 4pm
Fees/Admission: None
Aug 27    Chamber Ribbon Cutting, The Crossings at Blacksburg
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Join us for a very special ribbon cutting and Grand Opening as we WELCOME The Crossings at Blacksburg to the Chamber family.

Where: 3400 South Point Drive Blacksburg
When: August 27, 2015
Time: Ribbon Cutting 4:30 pm | Open House 3:00 - 5:00



 
Date: August 27, 2015
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
EMail: DLyons@montgomerycc.org
Aug 29    Shelter Fest 2015
Shelter Fest 2015, featuring Willie Watson (formerly of Old Crow Medicine Show) will support efforts to help the homeless and others in need. Live music in the Barn will begin at 5 pm and Willie Watson will take the stage around 8 pm. Food by Due South BBQ and Appalachian Frucking Delicious, as well as adult beverages, will be available. Proceeds will benefit To Our House, a New River Community Action program providing winter shelter to NRV homeless men, and United Way of Montgomery, Radford & Floyd.
Date: August 29, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website: http://www.unitedwaynrv.org
Location: Sinkland Farms, 3020 Riner Road, Christiansburg
Contact: Tickets on sale at Due South BBQ and wwww.unitedwaynrv.org. For more information, please contact Morris Fleischer at(540) 392-4785
EMail: MorrisFleischer@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Aug. 29. Gates open at 4 pm.
Fees/Admission: Tickets on sale now. $16/advance/$20/door (children 12 and under free)