BIG NEWS FOR 2027!

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Partners with Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business!

Two Academies. Twelve Classes. Real Skills. Real Results.

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a NEW partnership with Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business to take our 2027 Business and Marketing Academies to an entirely new level!

This exciting partnership will provide business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals throughout the New River Valley with the opportunity to learn directly from experienced Virginia Tech faculty and local business experts.

These aren't your typical business seminars! Each two-hour class is designed to be interactive, practical, and focused on providing tools and strategies you can immediately put to work in your business.

2027 BUSINESS ACADEMY | January–June

Build a Stronger Business!

Learn practical strategies to increase sales, improve profitability, manage employees, strengthen cash flow, use artificial intelligence, and negotiate more effectively.

Classes include:

• Sales That Build Relationships

• Pricing for Profit

• Hiring & Delegating

• Cash Flow & QuickBooks

• AI for the Back Office

• Negotiation for Everyday Business

2027 MARKETING ACADEMY | July–December

Get Noticed. Attract Customers. Grow Your Business!

Discover how to strengthen your brand, improve your online presence, create engaging social media content, use AI to better understand customers, and develop a marketing plan that delivers results.

Classes include:

• Brand & Messaging That Sticks

• Getting Found Online

• Create Content That Gets Noticed

• Get 30% Smarter About AI in 60 Minutes or Less

• AI for Customer & Competitor Insight

• A Marketing Plan You'll Actually Use

WHY PARTICIPATE?

• Virginia Tech Expertise: Ten classes taught by faculty from Pamplin College of Business.

• Hands-On Learning: Practical instruction with real-world business applications.

• Convenient Schedule: Two-hour classes, once a month, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

• Local Convenience: All classes held at the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce office.

• Business Connections: Network with fellow business owners and professionals throughout the New River Valley.

• Immediate Value: Leave each class with skills, strategies, and resources you can put to work right away.

2027 ACADEMY PRICING

Invest in your business without breaking the budget!

Chamber Members save $305 when registering for a complete six-class Academy compared to purchasing all six classes individually!

Early Bird pricing is available through mid-November 2026.

Participants may register for individual classes or take advantage of discounted pricing by enrolling in an entire Academy.

CLASS LOCATION & SCHEDULE

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Office

All classes will be held in the Chamber's boardroom.

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Business Academy: January–June 2027

Marketing Academy: July–December 2027

MAKE 2027 THE YEAR YOU INVEST IN YOUR SUCCESS!

Whether you're launching a business, leading an established company, or looking to sharpen your professional skills, the Chamber's Business and Marketing Academies offer an opportunity to learn from experienced educators and business professionals right here in Montgomery County.

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business to expand educational opportunities and support business growth throughout the New River Valley.

Invest. Connect. Engage. Prosper.

Registration information coming soon! Don't miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level in 2027!