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Botetourt Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leaders series begins in Sept.

Leadership development is a must for thriving communities. As the community moves into the 2020s, generational change in leadership development is forethought on the part of the Botetourt Chamber of Commerce.

The Botetourt Chamber of Commerce will begin a four series leadership training series in September.

The sessions are one day long, 9-4 with an hour lunch. One session is held per month, includes October, November and December, and will focus on building leaders in the community. With the backing of Virginia Tech, Roanoke College and Virginia Western Community College, the Botetourt Chamber is seeking to meet the needs of the Botetourt County community and the future.

Early bird registration ends July 31: $499 for the series and $150 for a single session. Or,

Regular registration begins August 1: $549 for the series and $199 for a single session.

To register for the series of four sessions or just a single class and preview the topics, visit botetourtchamber.com.

Story and photo ” Tinker Mountain Sunset” by Cathy Benson