Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center

NRV Lunch Bunch Toastmasters (Lakeview)
2026-11-26 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-11-19 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-11-12 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-11-05 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-10-29 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-10-22 11:45 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 2200 Kraft Drive, Lakeview conference room, 2200 Kraft Drive, Lakeview conference room, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
Weekly meeting of NRV Lunch Bunch Toastmasters group

NRV Lunch Bunch Toastmasters
2026-11-26 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-11-19 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-11-12 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-11-05 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-10-29 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-10-22 11:45 - 13:00 | VA

Get Moving with the VTCRC Walking Club
2026-11-25 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-11-18 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-11-11 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-11-04 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-10-28 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-10-21 12:30 - 13:00 | Wikiteria Cafe Patio, 1715 Pratt Drive Suite 1200, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
Need a midday reset? Join the VTCRC Walking Club every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. for a refreshing walk around the park. Meet at the Wikiteria Patio, enjoy some fresh air, connect with colleagues, and get moving—all fitness levels are welcome.
Whether you’re looking to recharge, expand your network, or simply step away from your desk, we’d love to have you join us.
Step away. Connect. Move.
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New River Valley Business Exchange Weekly Meeting
2026-11-25 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-11-18 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-11-11 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-11-04 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-10-28 08:30 - 10:00 | Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
NRVBE Mission Statement: Our goal is the exchange of business referrals as a method of support and growth of individual members. Members are expected to maintain high professional standards. Each profession may be represented by multiple members per profession, but the membership reserves the right to cap the number in any one profession as it sees fit. We aim to support the general community through service projects and volunteer efforts. Our combined professional and community efforts will serve to develop and grow our business family and our bottom line.

Beer & Biotech at RoVA Labs
2026-11-18 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-10-21 16:30 - 18:30 | RoVa Labs, 1030 South Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA, 24016, United States
Beer & Biotech takes place on the third Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy Schaals Catering and great conversation in the NEW Roanoke Biotech Hub in downtown Roanoke. Free parking is available on-site. Enjoy networking from 4:30 to 5:15p and the speakers will begin at 5:15p.

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Morning Jolt with WoTech
2026-11-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Come join your village of women in technology for a morning jolt of real talk. We’re hosting these every month to help us make connections and have casual conversations covering various topics about jobs, mentor requests, and everything in between. There is no judgment, come as you are, liquids in the cup are optional, jump in when you can.
Morning Jolt is being held online until further notice. Register once to get the zoom link.
This meeting occurs on the third Wednesday of the month. Networking from 8 AM – 8:15 AM. Programming begins at 8:15 AM.

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RBTC’s AI Decoded
2026-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | QCowork Coworking Space, 105 Roanoke St. East, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence at RBTC’s AI Decoded—where innovation meets inspiration. This isn’t your average tech talk—we’re breaking down AI in a way that’s exciting, approachable, and packed with practical insights.
Whether you’re AI-curious or already in the game, you’ll be in great company with a community of forward-thinkers who are just as fired up as you are.
Let’s decode the hype—and the opportunity—together.

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ERC | E-Series
2026-11-03 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-10-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
Starting a business is not a single event. It is a series of decisions made at different points in a venture’s journey. Each stage presents new questions about viability, structure, growth, and long-term sustainability. Many ventures struggle not from lack of effort, but from navigating the wrong questions at the wrong time. The E-Series provides a map.
The 8-Class Roadmap:
Sept 15 – Class 1: Charting Your Venture – Gain clarity and establish your starting baseline.
Sept 22 – Class 2: Finding Opportunities – Uncover real market needs worth solving.
Sept 29 – Class 3: Evaluating Opportunities – Validate your concept thoroughly before investing major time or money.
Oct 6 – Class 4: Commercial Pathways – Explore startup routes, licensing models, and commercial partnerships.
Oct 13 – Class 5: IP Protection – Learn the essentials of intellectual property strategy.
Oct 20 – Class 6: Planning for Success – Build a clear, actionable execution plan.
Oct 27 – Class 7: Legal + Entity Setup – Structure and protect your venture with confidence.
Nov 3 – Class 8: Funding Your Startup – Demystify capital paths, investor expectations, and funding options.
While each class delivers immense standalone value, participants are highly encouraged to attend all 8 sessions. Taking the full series ensures you get the complete end-to-end framework, preventing costly blind spots as your venture grows.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

RAMP Pitch & Polish
2026-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Pitch & Polish clinics provide a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a team of regional mentors who want to help them polish their presentation, provide feedback on their business model, and connect them with the resources they need to grow.
These are private events with one company at a time pitching their business idea to a regional group of mentors with expertise ranging anywhere from banking, legal services, entrepreneurship, and more. Each participant receives a 25 minute time slot – the first 10-15 minutes to pitch and the remaining time for questions and feedback.
Participants will have the opportunity to:

Have a private pitch session with regional, industry-expert mentors
Receive feedback on business idea
Polish presentation
Connect to resources in the region

Spots will fill up, so register ASAP!
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