MC Eggs & Issues: Housing & Towns - March 2026

* 8:00 a.m. Check-in and breakfast 
* 8:30 a.m. Program promptly begins
* 9:45 a.m. Program ends 

 

Housing is on everyone’s mind—from workforce availability to community growth to where the next generation will call home. This month’s Eggs & Issues tackles Housing and Towns head-on with a practical, business-focused conversation on what’s happening across our communities and what it means for employers, employees, and local growth.

We’re extending this program by an additional 15 minutes to give Chamber Members more time to ask questions and hear directly from the experts. If you’ve ever said, “Housing affects my business more than people realize,” this one has your name on it.

Expect real discussion, local insight, and connections that help you stay ahead of the curve.

Join us for breakfast, conversation, and a topic that shapes the future of the New River Valley.

Thank you to our event sponsor, Freedom First Credit Union, and our presenting sponsor Carilion Clinic New River Valley Medical Center for investing in this program.


Our panel will be comprised of a group of specialized individuals that will speak about the housing market and town-based real estate in the New River Valley. This panel currently includes:
Joe Sutliff -  CEO, New River Valley Association of Realtors
Ian Friend - New River Home Builders Association 

Jonathan Vandergrift - Habitat for Humanity
Todd Robertson - Stateson Homes
Ryan Stenger- Freedom First Credit Union 
Kim Thurlow - Housing & Community Connections Manager, Town of Blacksburg
Kelsey Frazier - EXP 
Daria Chicosky - Property Maintenance/Zoning Supervisor, Town of Christiansburg

Mel Jones with Virginia Tech, Virginia Center for Housing Research will be the Moderator. 

Admission: $30 Chamber Members  $50 Non-Members 

Space in limited and reservations are required by no later than Wednesday, March 11th at noon. 

Register and pay online or contact m.smith@montgomerycc.org

 

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Date and Time

Thursday Mar 12, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Location

Warm Hearth Village
2387 Warm Hearth Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060

Fees/Admission

$30 Members
$50 Future Members

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