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The Montgomery County Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s “Best Places to Work” program recognized top 25 employers in the area to work. We are honored to be part of this list for 2021 and strive each and every day to make sure the 3,500+ employees are having their best #VTCRCexperience.

  • The 3,500+ employees who work here are in industries like: Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Biotechnology, Electronics, and Sensors Materials, Software, and University Research to name a few.
  • Join our talent pool of creatives, scientist and game changers – see who is hiring.

Born out of a need to translate Virginia Tech research to commercial potential, the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center was established in Blacksburg in 1985. Since then, it has been home to over 750 premier organizations with a common goal to disrupt industries. Today, with operations across Virginia, the research park continues to be a destination for growth and a space with purpose.

Pictured Brett Malone, Ph.D., President & CEO with Sharon Scott, Ph.D. Executive Director of the chamber.

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce:
The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce serves over 600 members of varying sizes in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Riner, Shawsville, and throughout Montgomery County, Virginia. We are an advocate for our member businesses and serve as a marketing cooperative for each member. We are an active chamber with programming to support and enhance networking opportunities, while also educating our member businesses.

Our mission is to promote a positive environment for the growth and operation of business and education of our members.

In pursuit of our mission, we will:

  • Enhance member success
  • Create value for our members
  • Build community 
  • Build and promote integrity