MC Eggs & Issues: The Future of Business in Montgomery County - September 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 MC Eggs & Issues: The Future of Business in Montgomery County as we explore the opportunities, challenges, and trends that will shape our business community in the years ahead.
Montgomery County and the New River Valley continue to experience growth and change. From workforce development and housing to technology, infrastructure, economic development, and the changing needs of employers, businesses must be prepared for what comes next.
This timely conversation will bring together local leaders to discuss where Montgomery County is headed, what could influence future growth, and how businesses of every size can prepare to take advantage of new opportunities. We’ll also look at the challenges that could affect our ability to attract talent, support Small Businesses, encourage investment, and maintain a strong regional economy.
Connect with business professionals, community stakeholders, and local leaders as we discuss the decisions and investments that will help define the Future of Business in Montgomery County and the New River Valley.
Leading the conversation is Donna McCloskey, Dean of the Davis College of Business and Economics at Radford University serving as moderator and guiding a dynamic panel of local leaders:
Katherine Schlee, Plant Manager, CorningSara Lyon-Hill, Ph,D, Director for Research Development at Virginia Tech
Henry Bass, President - Automations Creations Inc.
Kelly Kendrick, SVP Regional manager -First Bank & Trust
Scott Sink, President of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation and owner of Heathwood Market
Event Details:
- Breakfast & Networking: 8:00 a.m.
- Program Begins: 8:30 a.m.
- Program Concludes: 9:30 a.m.
Whether you own a business, lead an organization, manage a team, or simply want to better understand where our local economy is headed, this is a conversation you will not want to miss.
Join us as we look beyond where Montgomery County is today and focus on what comes next for business.
Register today and be part of the conversation.
Thank you to our event sponsor, Automation Creations, INC, and our presenting sponsor, Carilion Clinic New River Valley Medical Center, for investing in this program and supporting conversations that help businesses across our region Invest, Connect, Engage, and Prosper.
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 10, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
Location
Warm Hearth Village
2387 Warm Hearth Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060
Fees/Admission
$30 Members
$50 Future Members
