Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Directory 2022

2021 CHAMBER BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY 2022 ANNUAL MANUAL & MEMBER DIRECTORY

3700 S. Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 951-1111 hcavirginia.com/locations/lewisgale-montgomery/ For 50 years, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has delivered comprehensive healthcare to residents of the New River Valley. LewisGale Hospital Montgomery is a 146-bed facility, offering an expansive range of medical, surgical, and emergency care services. Clinical excellence. Care like family.

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WELCOME ON BEHALF OF YOUR CHAMBER A Message from our President & CEO & 2022 Board Chair

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Learn More About Our County & the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg

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RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITES

Your Chamber Membership Comes with Several Benefits

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Table

LODGING DIRECTORY

OF CONTENTS

Guest of Montgomery County Can Find Lodging In All Price Ranges During Their Visit

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DIRECTORY

Thoughtful Commercial Development and Growth Adds to the Vibrancy of Our Community

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Chamber INFO

HISTORY, ARTS & CULTURE

Montgomery County is Rich with Appalachian Heritage and Contemporary Student Art

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

In Montgomery County, You Can Eat Around the World Without Ever Crossing the County Lines

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T he Montgomery County Chamber of Com merce serves businesses of varying sizes throughout Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Ri ner, Shawsville, Montgomery County and the surrounding area. We are an advocate for our member businesses and serve as a marketing coop erative to build and enhance business contacts for each member. We stock thousands of brochures, business cards and other pieces of information relat ed to member businesses and organizations to help visitors and residents. We are an active Chamber with programming to support and enhance networking opportunities and educate our member businesses. With a staff of four, this is a medium-sized Chamber with a budget under $500 thousand. Despite this, we offer educational programming like Eggs & Issues, an annual Women’s Leadership Conference, Bocce Ball and Golf Tournaments, Annual Meeting with dinner and awards, weekly communications, a nationally recognized community based leadership program, networking, ribbon cuttings and much, much more! We work to connect and engage with our members so that they may prosper in our community.

HEALTHCARE GUIDE

Healthcare Touches Every Citizen In Our Community

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PROGRAMMING & EVENTS

Your Chamber Provides Opportunities to Connect, Engage, and Continually Learn

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MEMBER DIRECTORY

Support Your Local Community & Discover Some Amazing Businesses

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Welcome ON BEHALF OF YOUR CHAMBER

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce 210 Laurel Street Suite B, Christiansburg, VA, 24073 (540) 382-3020 | marketing@montgomerycc.org https://www.montgomerycc.org

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I want to thank EVERYONE for the opportunity to serve as the President and CEO of your Chamber. Since my first day back on December 1, it has been a fast paced and exciting time learning everything the Cham ber does for its members and the community. I have truly enjoyed meeting everyone and seeing firsthand how valuable a mem bership with the Chamber can be. I especially want to thank my Executive Board, Board of Directors, Ambassadors, and my staff. I appreciate your hard work and countless volunteer hours in promoting our business commu nity and making our community one of the best places to live and work. Our success in fulfilling the Chamber’s mission and comple tion of our strategic goals is due to the collaborative effort by all. Economic growth and a vibrant business community is the pri mary goal of the Chamber. Which is very similar to the mission at Virginia ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) where I was the Special Agent in Charge of the for the southwest portion of the state. Some have asked how the transi tion has been after spending the past twenty-seven years in law enforcement and now working for the Chamber. The answer is simple, “it’s been great!” Sure, I miss the job and the people I worked with, but the Chamber is a way to give back to the commu nity and build on relationships that I already had with stake holders in the area. As we come out of a pandemic, we will all need to continue to

ship New River Valley continues to be a success, mainly due to the hard work and dedication of the committee members. Those that have attended this program, and currently in attendance, all speak highly of this program. These are just a few of the examples of current programs the Chamber offers, but there are many more posted of the on the website at www.montgomerycc.org . We are fortunate to have such a large and diverse membership of more than 600 members that provide experience and exper tise. We invite any business that is prepared to invest in them selves, and the community by becoming involved in the Cham ber.

work together, and be creative in our problem solving. As we move forward, my focus is to build on the foundation my predecessor Sharron Scott established, which is for the Chamber to be a re source and advocate to promote business growth and strong leaders within our community. For example, the three CASE (re ferral) groups are filling up fast with members sharing informa tion and building contacts, and we have also initiated monthly meetings to help small business es (members and nonmembers) with financial assistance and connecting them with the Small Business Development Center. There has been good turnout with our meetings for the Minori ty Business Accelerator and I only expect more interest as word gets out. We also continue to see excellent turnout at our ribbon cuttings. I truly believe this is the result of members supporting one another and wanting to see them succeed. Also, the Leader RELATIONSHIPS THAT I ALREADY HAD WITH STAKEHOLDERS IN THE AREA. THE CHAMBER IS A WAY TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AND BUILD ON

Steve Baffuto President & CEO

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AMessage FROM OUR 2022 BOARD CHAIR

I am Mark Woolwine, partner with Brown Edwards and your 2022 Board Chair for the Mont gomery County Chamber of Commerce. Since taking on this role, I have had the opportunity to work with remarkable local business leaders as your Cham ber continues to serve your needs. As we continue through 2022, we continue to advance our theme of ‘resilience’. This word high lights our ability to quickly recov er from difficulties or toughness. We know there are still challeng es ahead, however, our region is filled with brave leaders assisting those in need, making major de cisions about policy, delivering critical care, and shifting their business models in new and ex citing ways. You can find leaders all around us - in business, in government, in schools, in neighborhoods, in our families. Our capacity for resiliency takes large-scale co operation from these stakehold ers working together, applying everything we have learned to meet the needs and prepare for the future. We will have a lot of

work to do, but through this extraordinary collaboration, I am confident that this community, and your Chamber, will continue to be resilient. Our program of work in 2022 builds on our successes from previous years. Your Chamber has several committees that I en courage you to engage within the community. Our Business Resource Commit tee encourages support for the local economy through our Buy Local campaign #MyFootprint, Minority Business Accelerator programming, Women’s NEIGHBORHOODS, IN OUR FAMILIES. YOU CAN FIND LEADERS ALL AROUND US - IN BUSINESS, IN GOVERNMENT, IN SCHOOLS, IN

Mark Woolwine, 2022 Board Chair Brown Edwards & Company, L.L.P.

Leadership Conference, CASE (Chamber Accelerating Sales Exec utives and other programming to support business education. Our Talent and Education Com mittee will improve the talent pool in our community through early childhood educations, schools, higher education, and employee development and programs such as our 40 Under 40 recognition, Best Places to Work Recognition,

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Additionally, our Leadership New River Valley program continues to assist in the development of com munity leaders. Members enrolled in this nationally recognized pro gram have the opportunity to en hance their leadership and com munication skills as they are set to lead our community to a better tomorrow. This year, we are pleased to an nounce the return of our business showcase. This program offers businesses a chance to shine while build relationshipswith other local businesses and residents. We also have paired this program with our Buy Local campaign as we contin ue to support local business and to keep buying locally top of mind for our community.

and our Leadership in Changing Times Conference. Our Legislative Committee focus es on keeping you informed of pol icy or potential legislative chang es relevant to businesses. This year we are providing a new way to track key bills that can impact your business (be on the lookout for an announcement on social media later this week). This com mittee works with the member ship and develops the legislative agenda presented to legislators at the Federal, State, and local gov ernment levels. Our Infrastructure Committee will identify new and upcoming pro jects that impact the businesses and the infrastructure necessary for our growing community.

Your Servant Leader,

Mark Woolwine, 2022 Board Chair

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“A focus on economic development and growing and expanding existing businesses in our community is one element necessary for making Montgomery County a great place to live and to work. Successful and growing businesses provide competitive wages for our citizens, which allows our local economy to grow and prosper. The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors continues to look at opportunities to foster economic growth.”

– Craig Meadows, Administrator, Montgomery County

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M ontgomery County is nestled in the heart of the New River Val ley in Southwest Virginia. The area is rich with Appalachian history and Blue Ridge heritage, excellent entrepreneurial and educational opportunities, a global population, extraordinary healthcare and world-renowned art and performances. An abundance of recreational activities can be found throughout the county, and residents enjoy a high-quality standard of living. Thousands of annual visitors appreciate a vibrant mix of sports, shopping, lodging, dining and entertainment. Your Community MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Supervisor Sherri Blevins Chair, The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is dedicated to serving Montgomery County, the largest county in Southwest Virginia, including two of the largest towns in Virginia. We value our hardworking citizens and businesses in our county that help provide jobs and sustain economic development.

We are committed to making Montgomery County the best place to live and work.

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Town of BLACKSBURG

N estled between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains, Blacks burg is a product of its geography as much as its history. In 1872, from its remote location atop the Eastern Divide, our pioneering forebears successfully petitioned to host the land grant college that would proudly become Virginia Tech. Today, Blacksburg is a rising star in the regional economy: a nexus for re search and industry, and a genuine home for thousands of residents — past and present. Generations know the call of crisp fall days, mountain vistas and freshwater along the streets of our town.

Mayor Leslie Hager-Smith Town of Blacksburg

Blacksburg offers all the charms of a small town, combined with the leading-edge opportunities of a major university. Whatever your interest – sports, arts, restaurants, shopping, outdoor recreation -- we have it all. And, if you’re looking to do business in Blacksburg, we are here to help and encourage you along the way.

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#8 Most Educated Population Population in America - Dwellics Outstanding Transit System of North America – American Public Transportation Association “Solsmart Silver” Community for Advancing Solar Energy Growth - The Solar Foundation and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Top Ten Safest College Towns – SafeWise 13th Best College Town in America to Start a Career – Business Insider Top 100 Best Places to Live – Liveability.com

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As the retail hub of the New River Valley, Christiansburg has much to offer our business community as well as our residents and visitors. We are blessed with a great entrepreneurial spirit in the area and the local governments appreciate our relationship with our local businesses and want to support their continued growth. Our strategic location with I-81 and U.S. Routes 11 and 460 as well as the presence of the universities in the region makes us competitive with anywhere in the country, and the re gion’s natural beauty and incredible history only further to boost a premier quality of life here that make this “The Place to Be!”

– Randy Wingfield , Town Manager

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C hristiansburg is the fourth largest town in Virginia with a community steeped in history, and we’re surrounded by Virginia Tech, Radford Uni versity, two major hospitals, and the I-81 corridor. That gives us a unique ability to serve diverse collegiate, commercial and professional indus tries, while still maintaining the vibe of a small town. And that’s a vibe we want to keep, even as we serve the New River Valley as its retail corridor and welcome new businesses each year. Christiansburg pairs brand-name shopping and dining with locally-owned eater ies and boutiques. Recreation is simply a way of life in Christiansburg, and every year, the Harkrader Sports Complex hosts youth baseball championships, while the Christiansburg Aquatic Center is the home pool of the Virginia Tech Hokies and welcomes numerous swimming and diving competitions. Whatever brings you to town, we hope you enjoy your stay! Town of CHRISTIANSBURG

Mayor D. Michael Barber Town of Christiansburg

Welcome to Christiansburg – the place to play.

Recreation is a large part of Christiansburg’s identity, and you can see why when you visit our local parks and sports complexes and explore the ever-expanding Huckleberry Trail with the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background. No matter the season, there are always exciting programs available through our aquatic and recreation centers that are diverse enough to satisfy all interests and needs. And once we’re able to safely gather together again, we hope you’ll join us for our many popular festivals each year.

To state it simply, Christiansburg is the place to be!

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For Chamber Members RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES

WEBSITE & CHAMBERMASTER

MEMBER DIRECTORY

Chamber website ( montgomerycc.org ) and Chambermaster system are here to help!

Our member directory can be found at the back of this publication as well as our website.

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

CONFERENCE ROOMS

Members can sign up for our mailing list to keep up-to-date with your Chamber.

Simply call the Chamber to reserve either the small or large conference rooms free of charge.

DOCUMENTS FOR SHIPPING

COMMITTEE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES We have several committees focused on various topics important to strengthening businesses.

Free Notary and Certificate of Origin service is available to all members.

QUICK INFORMATION

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

Your Chamber acts quick and responsibly to get pertinent info to our members and community.

Check out our Buy Local campaign and other programs to help grow your business and revenue.

CHAMBER BLOG

ANNUAL MANUAL & DIRECTORY

We are working harder than ever to provide up to-date info on what your Chamber is doing to support the local business climate.

This Annual Manual is a yearly publication designed to help you.

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A Great Place to Live and Work OUR COMMUNITY N estled in the southwest corner of Virginia and surrounded by Appalachian Mountains sits Montgomery County, located in one of themost beautiful areas of the Commonwealth. With a top-ranked university, superb community college, impressive osteopathic medical school, competitive school system and two vibrant towns, everyone has a place here! Montgomery County is a friendly, caring community distinguished by its vibrancy and diversity. Our strong workforce and dynamic environment make this the perfect place to live, work and have fun. Our quality of life and business environment is consistently ranked among the best in the nation. As home to New RIver Com munity College, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Virginia Tech, our county is rapidly gaining a reputation for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. We value and foster a high quality of life by offering quality services and amenities, including educational and recreational opportunities.

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Visit Us LODGING DIRECTORY G uests of Montgomery County can find lodging in all price ranges during their visit. We have big name hotels like Courtyard Mar riott, Hampton Inn and more. If you’re looking for something smaller and cozier, try one of our local inns! Check out Clay Cor ner Inn, Main Street Inn and more. For a complete list of Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce restaurants, hotels, bed & breakfast, and businesses, visit our online directory at www.montgomerycc.org.

The Oaks Victorian Inn

Hampton Inn

The Inn at Virginia Tech

Home2 Suites Blacksburg

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Mountain Lake Lodge Pembroke www.mtnlakelodge.com (540) 626-7121 Residence Inn Blacksburg-University Blacksburg www.marriott.com (540) 750-4400 Rockwood Manor Dublin www.rockwood-manor.com (540) 674-1328 The Inn at Peppers Ferry Christiansburg info@innatpeppersferry.com (540) 553-1700 The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center Blacksburg www.innatvirginiatech.com (540) 231-8000 The Oaks Victorian Inn - The Bellman and Concierge LLC Christiansburg www.theoaksvictorianinn.com/ (888) 778-0097 Tru by Hilton (Radford) Christiansburg www.hilton.com/em/hotels/roavru-tru-radford/ (540) 744-1400 Extended Stay Accommodations Offered Affordable Corporate Suites Christiansburg www.affordablecorporatesuites.net (540) 381-5464 CrossPointe Conference Center Christiansburg www.crosspointenrv.com (540) 382-7100 Home2 Suites Blacksburg Blacksburg www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ROABBHT (540) 726-4242 Homewood Suites by Hilton Christiansburg www.homewoodsuites.com (540) 381-1394 Residence Inn Blacksburg-University Blacksburg www.marriott.com (540) 750-4400

Holiday Inn Express Christiansburg www.ihg.com (540) 382-6500 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg Blacksburg www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress (540) 552-0900 Home2 Suites Blacksburg Blacksburg www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ROABBHT (540) 726-4242 Homewood Suites by Hilton Christiansburg www.homewoodsuites.com (540) 381-1394 Hyatt Place Blacksburg/University Blacksburg

Affordable Corporate Suites Christiansburg www.affordablecorporatesuites.net (540) 381-5464 The Manor House at Beliveau Blacksburg www.beliveauestate.com (540) 961-2102 Clay Corner Inn Blacksburg www.claycorner.com (540) 552-4030 Comfort Inn Blacksburg Blacksburg www.comfortinn.com (540) 322-1267 Courtyard Marriott Blacksburg Blacksburg www.marriott.com/ROABL Christiansburg/Blacksburg www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com (540) 381-5874 Hilton Garden Inn Blacksburg Blacksburg www.blacksburg.hgi.com (540) 552-5005 Holiday Inn Christiansburg NRV Mall Christiansburg www.ihg.com/holidayinn (540) 381-8100 (540) 552-5222 Hampton Inn

thevthotel.com (540) 552-7500 I nn at Riverbend Pearisburg www.innatriverbend.com (540) 921-5211 Main Street Inn Blacksburg www.hotelblacksburg.com (540) 552-6246 Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites Christiansburg http://www.marriott.com (540) 381-9596

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Expand Your Business COMMERCIAL PROPERTY T houghtful and positive commercial development and growth add to the vibrancy of the community. This work can revitalize an entire area in ways unimaginable. The ripple effect of development or the redevelopment of shopping centers can positively impact us for years to come, if not decades. In Mont gomery County, we also see that commercial property can be a single-free standing office building to a full-on redeveloped space such as Mid-Town in Blacksburg, UpTown, or MarketPlace in Christiansburg. Main street commercial properties can be great places to locate or relocate your business to get the right exposure. We have a host of realtors to help you or someone you know with commercial space.

Anne-Collins Albimino & Associates w/ Long & Foster Realtors 3601 Holiday Lane Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 239-3246 ac.albimino@gmail.com http://www.albimino.com Bill Aden, Coldwell Banker Townside 220 Professional Park Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 320-8420 waden@daa.com https://www.coldwellbanker.com/Coldwell Banker-Townside-Realtors-4645c/Bill Aden-252222a Blue Ridge Moutain Realty 7351 Peppers Ferry Blvd Radford , VA 24141 (540) 239-6690 chris@blueridgemountainrealty.com https://www.blueridgemountainrealty. com/ Boboli Team Realty - Long & Foster NRV 3601 Holiday Ln Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 818-3169 tammy@boboliteamrealty.com http://www.boboliteamrealty.com

Byron Young, Realtor NRV Team, Coldwell Banker Townside 220 Professional Park Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 808-9194 byron@byron-young.com https://www.coldwellbanker.com/Coldwell Banker-Townside-Realtors-4645c/Byron Young-384143a Carol Lidgard - Re/Max 8 1344 North Main Street Blacksburg , VA 24060 (540) 320-5494 carol@carollidgard.com https://www.themax8.com/ Coldwell Banker Townside, REALTORS 220 Professional Park Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 552-6500 mgalecki@cbtownside.com http://www.cbtownside.com Coldwell Banker Townside, Realtors® Christiansburg Office

Dawn Cox - Realtor/ Keller Williams Realty 30 Depot Street NW Christiansburg , VA 24073 (540) 235-6244 sellitwithdawn@gmail.com

http://sellitwithdawn.com Dogwood Residential PO Box 11721 Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 998-9777

kimberlym@livedw.com https://www.livedw.com/ Dwight Atkinson Nest Realty 118 Country Club Drive SW Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 520-2234

dwight.atkinson@nestrealty.com http://www.youragentforthenrv.com/ Elaine McKaughan, Realtor Coldwell Banker Townside 220 Professional Park Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 520-9989 ElaineMcKa@comcast.net http://cbtownside.com Greg Vidmar, Realtor NRV Teamwith

1520 North Franklin Street Christiansburg , VA 24073 (540) 382-2914 terrancevangelos@gmail.com David Lane- Realtor 114 A North Franklin Street Christiansburg , VA 24073 (540) 808-5668 david@davidlanerealtor.com http://www.davidlanerealtor.com

Coldwell Banker Townside 220 Professional Park Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 320-3241 vidmar795@gmail.com http://www.nrvteam.com/

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Pointe West Management 220 South Main Street Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 953-2342 info@pointewestmanagement.com https://pointewestmanagement.com/ Price Real Estate, Inc. 2401 South Main Street Suite D Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 552-1065 questions@pricemanagement.com https://www.pricemanagement.com/ Price Richards Commercial 1901 S Main ST Ste 4C Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 602-4300 david@PriceRichards.com https://www.pricerichards.com/ Rayne Stenger, REALTOR, Long & Foster Blacksburg 3601 Holiday Lane Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 641-4006 rayne.stenger@gmail.com https://www.longandfoster.com/RayneStenger RE/MAX 8

Keller Williams Realty Roanoke 2840 Electric Road Suite 104 Roanoke, Virginia 24018 (540)208-6102 klrw1105@kw.com https://kwroanoke.yourkwoffice.com/ Kent Square LLC 250 South Main street Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 320-5500 jprice@pricewilliamsrealty.com Kim Thacker, Realtor Keller Williams New River Valley 30 Depot Street NW Christiansburg, VA 24073 (540) 391-0797 kimthackerrealtor@gmail.com https://thackerrealestategroup.com/ Link and Jones Team, REALTORS with Coldwell Banker 220 Professional Park Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 320-4652 linkandjones@gmail.com https://linkandjones.com/ Long & Foster Realtors 3601 Holiday Lane Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 552-1010 bobbie.holman@longandfoster.com http://www.longandfoster.com

Louise Baker Team 3601 Holiday Lane Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 320-7653 NRVhomes@gmail.com http://www.NRVHomes.com Nest Realty 118 Country Club Drive SW. Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 443-6100 jk@nestrealty.com http://www.NestRealty.com Nolen Group, Nest Realty 118 Country Club Drive SW Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 553-5742

james.nolen@nestrealty.com https://www.sellnrvhomes.com/ Park Commercial Real Estate, Inc.

104 Southpark Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 552-5533 info@parkrealty.com https://www.parkrealty.com/ Phillips Real Estate

214 N. Locust St. Floyd, VA 24091 (540) 250-6730 phillipsrealestate@gmail.com https://www.newrivervalleylandsales.com/

1344 N. Main Street Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 552-8855 contact@themax8.com https://www.themax8.com/

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Steve Ayers, Realtor Coldwell Banker Townside 220 Professional Park Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 818-8880 steve@steveayers.pro https://www.coldwellbanker.com/agents/Steve Ayers-24060 Susanna Lilly, Realtor Coldwell Banker Townside 220 Professional Park Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 320-9444 susannalilly@cbtownside.com http://www.SusannaLilly.com Terry Vangelos, Realtor Coldwell Banker Townside 220 Professional Park Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 835-9397 terrancevangelos@gmail.com http://terryvangelos.com Tonya Urban, Realtor® NRV Team Coldwell Banker Townside 220 Professional Park Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 599-3386

Sandy Grant - Associate Broker NRV Team with Coldwell Banker Townside 220 Professional Park Drive Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 558-8617 sandy@sandygrant.com http://www.nrvteam.com Scott Bunn Division, The - REALTOR with Re/Max 8 2401 South Main Street Suite A Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 818-5383 scott@thescottbunndivision.com https://www.scottwillsell.com/ Sharon Robertson Realtor, Keller Williams Realty 30 Depot Street NW Christiansburg, VA 24073 (540) 267-4718 s.robertson@kw.com https://homesbysharonrobertson.kwrealty. com/

This list includes members that should be able to provide assistance with commercial properties, however, Montgomery County has amultitude of realtors available for all markets.

Check out our directory on page 62

tonya@tonyaurban.com http://www.nrvteam.com/

About Our Area DEMOGRAPHICS

TOP EMPLOYERS Virginia Tech - 12,050 Montgomery County School System - 2,029 Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center - 2,000

POPULATION Metropolitan Statistical Area 162,958 Montgomery County 97,177 Blacksburg 43,066 Christiansburg 19,857 Virginia 8,096,604 TYPE OF WORKERS Private wage or salary: 75% Government: 12% Self-employed, Not incorporated: 13% COST OF LIVING 2013 cost of living index in Montgomery County: 89.6 (Less than average, U.S. average is 100)

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME Montgomery County - $56,700 Virginia - $53,275 United States - $44,473 PERSONAL INCOME PER CAPITA Montgomery County - $23,973 Virginia - $39,540 United States - $36,714 PERSONS PER SQUARE MILE Montgomery County - 215.4 Virginia - 178.8 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES (Percent of persons age 25+) Montgomery County - 88.1% Virginia - 81.5% United States - 70.0% BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER

Radford University - 1,700 Alliant Techsystems - 1,350

Moog Components Group - 1,100 Carilion NRV Medical Center - 1,000 Dish Network - 800 LIVING AREAS HOMES Median Average Price: $161,414 Apartment Rental Blacksburg - $255 - $1100 month Christiansburg - $352 - $ 875 month Radford - $355 - $1060 month

(Percent of persons age 25+) Montgomery County - 35.9% Virginia - 29.5% United States - 26.0% AVERAGE COMMUTE TIME (In minutes) Montgomery County - 19.2 Virginia - 27.0

Condo/T.H Rental $355-$1060 month House Rental $400-$1200 month

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Places of Worship COMMUNITIES OF FAITH

I n a country where freedom of religion is guaranteed, it is im perative that county govern ments works well with all faith based organizations in regard to their presence, building needs, security, and other municipal concerns. The diverse population in Mont gomery County embraces a wide range of faiths and hous es of worship. From small home church groups to formal congre gations, with memberships of more than 1,000, all faiths are well represented. Montgomery County respects all people and seeks to protect everyone who resides and worships within its boundaries. We have Roman Catholic congre gations in Blacksburg and Chris tiansburg (the one in Christians burg also offers Mass in Spanish).

If you are looking for a Protes tant congregation, you will find churches throughout the coun ty; whether you want a small quaint rural congregation, a tra ditional stained-glass church, a traditional African American congregation, or a mega church with contemporary worship, you will find what meets your needs. We have a Jewish com munity that offers both con servative and reform services and Virginia Tech has a beau tiful Hillel Center. We have an Islamic Masjid, a Baha’i” group, a Unitarian Universalist congre gation, a Zen meditation group, and various other faith commu nities. If you are looking for a Hindu Temple, Orthodox Jew ish Synagogue, Orthodox Chris tian, Maronite Catholic Church, or Buddhist Temple they are a short drive away in the Roanoke Valley.

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M ontgomery County is home to some of the country’s leading insti tutions. Virginia Tech offers a competitive education with over 150 majors to choose from. Or enroll in New River Com munity College, offering excep tional programs in occupational, technological, and business pro grams. NRCC offers both associ ate degrees and bachelor trans fer programs. We are also home to the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Med icine, also called VCOM. VCOM is a private, non-profit medical school located in Blacksburg, where students are dedicated to improving community health. Blacksburg is also home to the Virginia-Maryland College of Vet erinary Medicine, established in 1978. The vet college is home to over 700 veterinary students who treat over 80 thousand ani mals every year. Montgomery County Public Schools serves over 10,000 stu dents in grades pre-K through 12 at 19 different schools. The mission of MCPS is that every student will graduate career and college ready and will become a productive, responsible citizen. MCPS inspires learning by pro viding a nurturing environment, positive relationships, high ex pectations, and continuous growth. MCPS is an award-win ing and high achieving school district that focuses on engaging students in and building relation ships with students to better pro vide appropriate instruction.

Talent & Education OUR SCHOOLS

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HIGHER EDUCATION ENROLLMENT

VCOM 700

37,279 4,137

NRCC

Virginia Tech

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Elementary Schools 11 4,429 Middle Schools 4 2,282 High Schools 4 3,002

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History ARTS & CULTURE

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M ontgomery County is rich with Appalachian heritage and con temporary student art. Located in the heart of Blacksburg, The Moss Arts Center is an extravaganza of state-of-the-art fa cilities for dance, music, art, innovation and education. Mont gomery County is also home to dozens of world-renowned artists.

Local fairs and festivals draw crowds and inspiration from all around the region for art, food, history, music and a whole lot of fun.

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The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center is a desti nation for breakthroughs where organizations come to advance their research and disrupt industries. Tenants of the park have access to sophisticated infrastructure includ ing flexible labs, office space and amenities. In addition to unparalleled resources, we provide connections to indus try leaders and concierge-level support to corporations and growing businesses alike. At the VTCRC, organizations thrive in our community designed for intellectual curiosity. www.vtcrc.com

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Support Local BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

I n Montgomery County, entrepreneurs, franchises, established busi nesses, startups and more find a perfect place to thrive and grow. We welcome businesses of all kinds, such as home-based businesses, cottage industries assembly, research and development, catalog ful fillment, retail, hospitality, finance, high tech, low tech and everything in between. We offer a variety of office and business spaces so that compa nies may find their best fit within our county! Whatever your industry and work needs, you can find dedicated employees with myriad skill levels throughout the county. Montgomery County is often cited in national reports for its extraordi nary levels of business, research, education and quality of life. The towns and the county provide contemporary economic development strategies and a supportive commercial environment in which to conduct business. The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce has an outstanding rep utation for supporting and advancing business entities of all shapes and sizes through programs such as:

- Business Advocacy - Business Seminars - Annual Business Recognition - #BuyLocal #MyFootprint - Entrepreneurial Education

- Women’s Leadership Conference - Minority Business Accelerator - Teacher of the Year Recognition - Leadership in Changing Times Conference - 40 Under 40 Recognition - Best Places to Work - Hall of Fame - Leadership New River Valley Program - MCPS Signing Day and more!

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2021 AWARD WINNERS

Business of the Year Small Business of the Year Minority Business of the Year

Carter Bank & Trust

Pest Management Services, Inc. Freedom Support Services, Inc.

Distinguished Business Person of the Year Distinguished Government Leader

Alan Fabian, LewisGale Hospital - Montgomery

Craig Meadows, Administrator, Montgomery County Government Terry Vangelos, Coldwell Banker Townside, REALTORS Marianne Washington, Movement Mortgage

Distinguished Board Member

Outstanding Community Service Individual Amy Slone Outstanding Community Service Organization Coldwell Banker Townside, REALTORS Outstanding New Member Halwa Bakery & Cafe Deal Insurance Group, LLC Allstate Chamber Volunteer of the Year Anita Lilly, Baseline Solar Solutions Deanna Dickerson, Freedom First Credit Union Green or Sustainability Award Inmotion Non-Profits of the Year (small) Rotary Club of Blacksburg Non-Profit of the Year (large) Hope to Walk Distinguished Non-Profit Leader Terri Mitchell, The Virginia Tech Foundation Technology Company of the Year Card Isle Leadership NRV Sparkplug Lindsay Tomsheck, Baseline Solar Solutions

2021 BEST PLACES TO WORK

Law Firms Sands Anderson PC

Mortgage Lending Movement Mortgage

Early Childhood Education Kindercare

Financial Institutions Member One Federal Credit Union

Healthcare LewisGale Hospital - Montgomery

Lodging Hampton Inn Christiansburg

Construction Slate Creek Builders, LLC

Fire & Water Restoration SERVPro of Montgomery & Pulaski Counties

Non-Profits Community Housing Partners

Marketing & PUblic Relations Uncork-it, Inc. Professional Services Blacksburg Fit Body Boot Camp The Arts Wine & Design Christiansburg

Senior Living Communities English Meadows – Blacksburg Campus

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L ast year, LewisGale Hos pital Montgomery cel ebrated its 50th Anni versary. Whether it’s an individual, company, country, or organization, reaching the semi centennial milestone is no small accomplishment, particularly considering how few entities ac tually survive to celebrate such a landmark achievement. For 50 years, LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has delivered com prehensive healthcare to resi dents of the NewRiver Valley. Our community roots grow deep. In 1910, Dr. A.M. Showalter founded the 12-bed Altamont Hospital in nearby Cambria. In 1971, a new hospital was built at our pres ent location on Route 460 at the southern edge of Blacksburg, Virginia. Today, led by Alan Fa bian , Chief Executive Officer,

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery is a 146-bed facility, offering an expansive range of medical, sur gical, and emergency care servic es. Since joining LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in 2013, Alan has become a regional leader in the healthcare industry. He’s used knowledge gained through his nearly three decades of health care experience around the na tion to attact new doctors, inte grate new medical technology and facility investments to en hance patient care, and provide visionary leadership to improve the New River Valley community. In addition to his passion in sup porting the local economy and giving back to the community, Alan’s focus on patient care, phy sician relationships, and caring

like family for the hundreds of healthcare employees at our facil ity will have lasting impacts in the future of this part of Southwest Virginia. The team at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery congratulates Alan on being named the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce’s Distinguished Business Leader of the Year and also wishes con tinued success to all the Chamber Awards nominees and winners.

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A community is reflective of its leadership. The Chamber seeks ways to celebrate businesses and contributors annu ally. In 2020, we added special recognition for those leaders who have made our community a better place for every one, either through their contributions to the business community or their work has positively impacted the local economy. We thank Jeff Mitchell, a former board member, and the Mitchell Law Firm, for our Hall of Fame sponsorship. Learn more about our 2020 and 2021 recipients at www.montgomerycc.org/half-of-fame

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Exploring OUR FOOD SCENE

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I nMontgomery County, you can eat around theworldwithout ever cross ing the county lines! We have restaurants of all varieties in all price rang es. Our high concentration of college students brings an abundance of sports bars along with casual eateries. Favorite coffee shops and coffee corporations top the list for meeting friends over streaming cups of java and latte. There are three award-winning wineries in the county with plen ty of fun events and wine tasting year-round. For more information about Montgomery’s food scene, check out our res taurant guide.

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Restaurant Guide Blacksburg Avellino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Cuisine

Price

Reservations Recommended Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner

Farm to Table

Outdoor Area Bar

Live Entertainment

Caterers/Special Occassions

Private Dining/Meeting Space Baked Good Coffee Shop Delivery Online Ordering

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Italian

$

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Blue Ridge Mountain Catering

American

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Beliveau FarmWinery

American

$$

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BuffaloWildWings

American

$

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Cabo Fish Taco

Mexican

$$

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Cellar Restaurant

Mediterranean $$

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Champs Sportsbar & Café

American

$

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HALWA Bakery & Café

Sweets

$

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Hethwood Market

American

$

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Hilton Garden Inn Blacksburg

American

$$

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Hokie House

American

$

Hyatt Place

American

$$

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Jersey Mike’s Subs

Deli

$

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The Maroon Door

American

$-$$

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McAlister’s Deli

Deli

$

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Our Daily Bread Bakery & Café

American

$

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Papa John’s Pizza

Pizza

$

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PK’s Bar & Grill

American

$

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Preston’s Restaurant

American

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Professional Catering, Inc.

American

$$-$$$

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Starbucks

Café

$

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Sub Station II

Deli

$

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Sugar Magnolia

Sweets

$

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Top Of The Stairs

American

$$

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Zaxby’s

American

$

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Zeppoli’s Restaurant &Wine Shop

Italian

$$

Christiansburg Brugh Coffee

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Café

$

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Chicken Salad Chick

Southern

$

Christiansburg Handy Mart “BP”

Convenience

$

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Restaurant Guide

Cuisine

Price

Reservations Recommended Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner

Farm to Table

Outdoor Area Bar

Live Entertainment

Caterers/Special Occassions

Private Dining/Meeting Space Baked Good Coffee Shop Delivery Online Ordering

Christiansburg CrossPointe Conference Center

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American

$$

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The Farmhouse

American

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First Watch

Café

$

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Gigi’s Cupcakes

Sweets

$

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Holiday Inn Christiansburg NRVMall

American

$

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Mission BBQ

Barbecue

$

Outback Steakhouse

American

$$$

Pizza Inn

Pizza

$

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Sandro’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant Surrounding Area/Multiple Blue Ridge Catering

Italian

$$

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American

$$

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Domino’s Pizza

American

$$

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Kroger

Grocery Store $

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The Palisades

American

$$

Other Food & Beverage Options Blue Ridge Beverage

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Beverage

$$

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Vintage Cellar

Beer andWine $$

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Wine and Design

Wine

$$

Wine Gourmet

Wine

$$

Property Management Commercial & Residential

p. 540.953.1341 e. info@pointewestmanagement.com

Leasing Marketing Maintenance Tenant Management Brokerage

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The NRV Leadership class assists in the development of community leaders. Participants are hardworking, dedicated emerging leaders looking to improve their leadership abilities for the good of our community. GOALS OF THE PROGRAM Members enrolled in the leadership class will have the opportunity to enhance their leadership and communication skills. Additionally, participants will leave the class with connections and skill set to lead our community to a better tomorrow.

NETWORK Collaborate and strengthen professional connections within our community.

COMMUNICATE Connect and create opportunities for open communnication.

CREATE Create solutions to improve our community.

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L eadership New River Valley enhanc es participants’ leadership skills and encourages the application of what is learned each month in their work. This program goes one step further and provides the class with the opportunity to give back to the community through a Leadership Legacy project. In 2021, Sleep in Heavenly Peace - New River Valley has now built 450 beds. TheLegacyProjectworkswitha local non-prof it to build capacity for their respective vision and mission. The class members learn about themselves, apply principles of change man agement, and expedite applying learned prin ciples in a controlled environment provided by the local non-profit. The Chamber uses the Phillips Model of ROI to calculate the benefit to the non-profit and the community.

Leadership NRV has worked to support non-profits such as Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program (aka MCEAP), Habitat for Humanity, Vittles for Vets, and many more. This work creates opportunities for building relationships and building a better community for all residents.

“Even though I’ve worked and lived in the New River Valley all of my life, Leadership opened my eyes to many businesses and opportunities I had no idea existed within our community. It also challenged me to think beyond my comfort level, to experience and learn new thing and new ways of thinking. The networkng and friendships I made during Leadership will carry on for years to come.” Lieutenant Mark Hollandsworth , VSIC Support Services Division Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

“Leadership has been my favorite program since joining the MCCC. The knowledge that I gained allowed me to feel more like a leader in our area. It gives the rare opportunity to learn what makes our community function. Lead ership really taught me what a gem our county is. Professionally, I was able to make connections and meet so many new faces. I even booked a few appoint ments from it, so my investment really paid off!”

“Leadership NRV was truly a game changer in my career! The leadership, communication, and relationship building skills I developed through this program have been irreplaceable. “

James Cabler Carter Bank & Trust

Kristina Rose Kristina Rose Photography, Owner

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