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SUMMARY:New River Valley Business Exchange Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/new-river-valley-business-exchange-weekly-meeting/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:New River Home Builder Association: Lunch & Learn: Working on Your Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe reality is that most owners spend so much time working in their business that they rarely have the opportunity to work on it. \nIn 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. \nYou’ll leave with simple\, actionable tools you can put to work immediately\, including: \n\nA guided strategic planning exercise built around 8 Simple Questions that can help clarify priorities and identify opportunities.\nA fresh framework for evaluating whether you have the right people in the right roles.\nA practical approach to identifying just 1–3 key performance indicators (KPIs) that can improve accountability\, transparency\, and execution across your organization.\n\nWhether 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. \nSpeaker Bio \nWill 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. \nAfter 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. \nIn 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. \nThank you to Meridian Waste for being our Professional Development Champion!
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/new-river-home-builder-association-lunch-learn-working-on-your-business/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000
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SUMMARY:MCCC: Build Your Business with the Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring the session\, attendees will learn how to: \n\nMake the most of ribbon cuttings and networking opportunities\nGet involved in CASE Groups and Chamber committees\nReach a wider audience through the Chamber website and online directory\nUpdate and optimize their online member profile\nUnderstand Invest for Success sponsorship opportunities\nAnd explore additional resources available to support your business\n\nThis event also offers time to connect with other current and future Chamber members to ask questions in a relaxed\, educational setting. \nA light lunch will be provided. Space is limited\, and advance registration is required.\n​\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/mccc-build-your-business-with-the-chamber-of-commerce/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:New River Valley Business Exchange Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/new-river-valley-business-exchange-weekly-meeting/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:New River Valley Business Exchange Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/new-river-valley-business-exchange-weekly-meeting/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:TECH talk: Innovative Design and Development of New UAS Systems and Applications
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tech Talk with Dr. Kevin Kochersberger\, professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and director of the Unmanned Systems Lab. Dr. Kochersberger to learn about how cutting-edge uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) are transforming industries and tackling real-world challenges. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Kevin Kochersberger is a professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and leads the Unmanned Systems Lab. His work spans flight\, robotics\, autonomous systems\, and applied aerodynamics. His research includes autonomous aerial systems\, aerial sensing and sampling\, morphing-wing aircraft\, and novel aerial robotic applications. A longtime Virginia Tech faculty member\, he has helped move drone technology from the lab into the field\, including through Virginia Tech’s work with CIRED (Center for International Research\, Education\, and Development) and UNICEF to launch the African Drone and Data Academy in Malawi. \nDr. Kochersberger will discuss how uncrewed aircraft developed in the lab are designed\, tested\, and prepared for deployment in high-stakes environments\, with applications from military operations to humanitarian aid that are pushing the limits of innovation. \nDetails \nDate: Tuesday\, July 21\nTime: 7:30–9:00 a.m.\nLocation: Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC)\, 2200 Kraft Drive\, Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/tech-talks-featuring-kevin-kochersberger/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:New River Valley Business Exchange Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/new-river-valley-business-exchange-weekly-meeting/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:ERC | Founders + Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Founders + Friends\, an opportunity to connect with founders\, entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and members of the Entrepreneur Resource Center community. \nEnjoy drinks and light refreshments while hearing from Entrepreneur in Residence Nathan Pienkowski\, a five-time founder and four-time exited entrepreneur\, as he shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey and introduces resources and opportunities available through the Entrepreneur Resource Center. \nWhether you’re building a startup\, supporting innovation\, or looking to grow your network\, this event offers a welcoming space to make meaningful connections and learn more about the ERC. \nEvent Details: \n\nThursday\, July 9\n4-6pm\nEntrepreneur Resource Center (2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA 24060)\n\n  \nRegistration link: https://startupspace.app/detail-normal-events/71292?b_link=event_type%3Dupcoming%26search_group%3D655%26search_radius%3D50&group_id=NzExLDY1NQ==
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/erc-founders-friends/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,entrepreneur resource center,Entrepreneurship,Events,Networking
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SUMMARY:New River Valley Business Exchange Weekly Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.vtcrc.com/event/new-river-valley-business-exchange-weekly-meeting/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Entrepreneur Resource Center @VTCRC\, 2200 Kraft Dr. Suite 1325\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Partner Events
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