Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Block Party Vs. VTTI
2026-08-10 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 1351 Research Center Dr., 1351 Research Center Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
Looking for a great way to break up the week, catch some sun, and hang out with the VTCRC community? Come out to the courts and cheer on our corporate volleyball league!
Whether you are supporting your coworkers, scoping out the competition, or just want to enjoy some high-energy games with great company, we would love to have you in the spectator zone.
Grab some coworkers, head outside, and let’s show our teams some love. See you courtside!

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Sugar and Spike Vs. Research & Digs
2026-08-10 18:30 - 20:00 | 1880 Pratt Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060, 1880 Pratt Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - 2C or Not 2C Vs. Beetle Blockers
2026-08-10 17:30 - 19:00 | 1351 Research Center Dr., 1351 Research Center Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - VPT Vs. Raki Balik
2026-08-10 17:30 - 19:00 | 1880 Pratt Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060, 1880 Pratt Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

NRV Lunch Bunch Toastmasters (Lakeview)
2026-08-06 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-07-30 11:45 - 13:00 | 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
2026-08-06 11:45 - 13:00, 2026-07-30 11:45 - 13:00 | VA

Get Moving with the VTCRC Walking Club
2026-08-05 12:30 - 13:00, 2026-07-29 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.
Sign up HERE

New River Valley Business Exchange Weekly Meeting
2026-08-05 08:30 - 10:00, 2026-07-29 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.

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Beetle Blockers Vs. Block Party
2026-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 | 1880 Pratt Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060, 1880 Pratt Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Block and Pepper Vs. 2C or Not 2C
2026-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 | 1351 Research Center Dr., 1351 Research Center Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Control Freaks Vs. VTTI
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:00 | 1351 Research Center Dr., 1351 Research Center Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Sugar & Spike Vs. VPT
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:00 | 1880 Pratt Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060, 1880 Pratt Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Research & Digs Vs. VTTI
2026-08-03 18:30 - 20:00 | 1880 Pratt Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060, 1880 Pratt Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Control Freaks Vs. Beetle Blockers
2026-08-03 18:30 - 20:00 | 1351 Research Center Dr., 1351 Research Center Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Bump Set Yikes Vs. Block and Pepper
2026-08-03 17:30 - 19:00 | 1880 Pratt Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060, 1880 Pratt Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - 2C or Not 2C Vs. Block Party
2026-08-03 17:30 - 19:00 | 1351 Research Center Dr., 1351 Research Center Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Food Trucks @ VTCRC: Smokin' Nick's Barbecue
2026-07-31 11:00 - 13:00 | 1800 Kraft Dr., 1800 Kraft Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
Craving authentic barbecue? Smokin’ Nick’s Barbecue is bringing its slow-smoked favorites to the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. Stop by for a delicious lunch featuring smoked barbecue bowls, sandwiches, tacos, and other comfort food favorites made fresh.
Date: Friday, July 31
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: 1800 Kraft Drive, Blacksburg, VA
View the menu and learn more: Smokin Nicks
No registration is required. Stop by during service hours and enjoy a great lunch at VTCRC!

New River Home Builder Association: Lunch & Learn: Working on Your Business
2026-07-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
As a business owner, you wear a lot of hats. Every day brings new challenges—employee issues, customer demands, operational fires, and an endless list of decisions. It’s no wonder many owners feel like they’re working harder than ever while still struggling to gain the traction, accountability, and clarity they want in their business.
The reality is that most owners spend so much time working in their business that they rarely have the opportunity to work on it.
In this engaging and practical session, you’ll learn why that matters more than ever. With one of the largest transfers of business ownership and leadership in history underway, only a small percentage of privately held businesses are expected to successfully transition to the next generation of ownership. The businesses that thrive will be the ones whose owners create clarity, build stronger teams, and focus on what truly drives results.
You’ll leave with simple, actionable tools you can put to work immediately, including:

A guided strategic planning exercise built around 8 Simple Questions that can help clarify priorities and identify opportunities.
A fresh framework for evaluating whether you have the right people in the right roles.
A practical approach to identifying just 1–3 key performance indicators (KPIs) that can improve accountability, transparency, and execution across your organization.

Whether you’re looking to grow, improve profitability, reduce frustration, or build a business that’s prepared for the future, this session will provide practical insights you can start using the very next day.
Speaker Bio
Will Karbach enjoyed a 35 year career in heavy-highway and industrial construction. His career started in the field, progressed to running projects, leading operations, and then running the company. He went on to become CEO and Chairman of the large multi-discipline construction company in Southwest Virginia with revenues over $500mil.
After retiring from construction and wanting to try something new, someone gave him a book called Traction, by Gino Wickman. Will almost immediately decided he wanted to teach EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, to business owners and their teams to help them “Get a Grip” on their businesses.
In 2021, he became an EOS Implementer and has helped dozens of leadership teams get more of what they want out of their business. In addition to becoming a Certified EOS Implementer he is now also a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). He is the most experienced EOS Implementer based in our region.
Thank you to Meridian Waste for being our Professional Development Champion!

MCCC: Build Your Business with the Chamber of Commerce
2026-07-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325, Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce’s Membership 101 is designed to help current and prospective members understand how to make the most of their Chamber membership. This free, informational session is open to both members and future members and provides a clear overview of the tools, programs, and opportunities available through the Chamber.
During the session, attendees will learn how to:

Make the most of ribbon cuttings and networking opportunities
Get involved in CASE Groups and Chamber committees
Reach a wider audience through the Chamber website and online directory
Update and optimize their online member profile
Understand Invest for Success sponsorship opportunities
And explore additional resources available to support your business

This event also offers time to connect with other current and future Chamber members to ask questions in a relaxed, educational setting.
A light lunch will be provided. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
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REGISTER HERE

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - VTTI Vs. VPT
2026-07-27 18:30 - 20:00 | 1351 Research Center Dr., 1351 Research Center Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Block and Pepper Vs. Raki Balik
2026-07-27 18:30 - 20:00 | 1880 Pratt Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060, 1880 Pratt Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - VPT Vs. Beetle Blockers
2026-07-27 18:30 - 20:00 | 1880 Pratt Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060, 1880 Pratt Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Research & Digs Vs. Block Party
2026-07-27 18:30 - 20:00 | 1351 Research Center Dr., 1351 Research Center Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Research & Digs Vs. Beetle Blockers
2026-07-27 17:30 - 19:00 | 1351 Research Center Dr., 1351 Research Center Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Block Party Vs. Control Freaks
2026-07-27 17:30 - 19:00 | 1880 Pratt Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060, 1880 Pratt Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States

Cheer on the VTCRC Volleyball League - Bump Set Yikes Vs. 2C or Not 2C
2026-07-27 17:30 - 19:00 | 1880 Pratt Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060, 1880 Pratt Dr., Blacksburg, VA, 24060, United States
