MC Eggs & Issues: Sports and Tourism in Montgomery County - June 2026

* 8:00 a.m. Check-in and breakfast 
* 8:30 a.m. Program promptly begins
* 9:30 a.m. Program ends 

Join the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce for our next Eggs & Issues as we explore the growing impact of Sports and Tourism in Montgomery County and across the New River Valley.

From youth tournaments and outdoor recreation to major athletic events and visitor experiences, sports tourism has become a major driver of economic activity for local businesses, hotels, restaurants, and community development. This conversation will highlight how Montgomery County continues to position itself as a destination for recreation, athletics, and tourism while supporting long-term economic growth and quality of life.

Connect with local leaders, business professionals, and community stakeholders as we discuss the opportunities, challenges, and future of sports and tourism in our region.

Leading the conversation is Terry Caldwell, Director of the Christiansburg Aquatic Center, serving as moderator and guiding a dynamic panel of local leaders:

• Samatha Livesay, Director of Tourism, Montgomery County
• Brad Epperley, Director of Parks and Recreation, Town of Christiansburg
• Mitchell Haugh, Director of Parks and Recreation, Montgomery County
• Dean Crane, Director of Parks and Recreation, Town of Blacksburg

Event Details:

• Breakfast & Networking: 8:00 a.m.
• Program Begins: 8:30 a.m.
• Program Concludes: 9:30 a.m.

Join us for a conversation that moves beyond awareness and into action.

Register today and be part of the solution.