Name: Eggs & Issues: Housing & Towns
Start: 2026-03-12T08:00:00-04:00
Location: Warm Hearth Village

We are officially sold out, but a wait list is available.
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 topic 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
Jim Drader - 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 at montgomerycc.org/eggs or contact [email protected]