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Good Morning, VBR - January 2026
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Date and Time
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:15 PM EST
January 14, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Location
Roanoke College - Colket Center - Wortmann Ballroom
221 College Lane, Salem, Virginia 24153
Fees/Admission
$37/ticket - Early Bird Special
$45/ticket - after January 7, 2026
$240/series pass - includes: lanyard with permanent name badge, recognition on the event registration page, access to all 6 Good Morning VBR events, reserved premium seating.
*$199/series pass during IMPACT CAMPAIGN (October 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025)
Contact Information
Kayla Masters
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Description
Good Morning, VBR is a premier morning event series hosted by the Roanoke Regional Chamber, designed to connect business and community leaders with the people, initiatives, and insights shaping the future of Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
Offering a comprehensive view of progress, priorities, opportunities, and regional collaboration, each session features regional updates and forward-looking conversations from key local leaders representing:
- Botetourt County - Gary Larrowe, County Administrator
- Franklin County - Dani Poe, Economic Development Director
- Town of Rocky Mount - Robert Wood, Town Manager
- Roanoke County - Richard Caywood, County Administrator
- City of Roanoke - Valmarie Turner, City Manager
- City of Salem - Tommy Miller, Economic Development Director
- Town of Vinton - Mayor Bradley Grose
Good Morning VBR provides a platform to explore topics impacting economic development, infrastructure, workforce, community growth, and more—while strengthening the partnerships that move our region forward.
Event Highlights Include:
☕ Complimentary coffee and light breakfast
🤝 Networking with business, civic, and community leaders
🎤 Regional updates from localities across Virginia’s Blue Ridge
📈 Insight into key priorities, projects, and collaborative initiatives
If you’re looking to stay informed, broaden your impact, and plug into the momentum shaping our region, Good Morning VBR is your opportunity to connect to the conversations that matter most.
Join us as we learn together, lead together, and grow together—right here in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
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Printed courtesy of www.roanokechamber.org/ – Contact the Roanoke Regional Chamber for more information.
1948 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24014 – (540) 983-0700 – business@roanokechamber.org