State of the County address is Jan. 3. Mark your calendars

The Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce (BCCOC) and Botetourt County will be holding the first annual State of the County Address on January 3, 2020 at Greenfield Education and Training Center.

“The BCCOC is pleased to host this first annual event giving local residents a look at where we’ve been and where we’re going as a county. The ability for the public to hear directly from our county officials is a rare privilege. We’re looking forward to this annual event,” said Grant Holmes, Executive Director of the BCCOC.

County representatives will update the community on the county’s accomplishments and plans for the future. The speakers for the event will include Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Billy Martin, County Administrator Gary Larrowe, School Board Member Michelle Crook, and Superintendent Dr. Lisa Chen.

“We are thrilled to hold a State of the County Address in order to showcase all that has happened in the past year,” said Billy Martin, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. “From economic development announcements to investments in education and public safety, 2019 has been a great year. We cannot wait to see what 2020 will bring.”

A continental breakfast will be prepared for the networking portion of the event.

Event sponsors include Botetourt County, Member One Federal Credit Union, and The Reserve at Daleville.

–Submited by BCOCC File photo The Botetourt Bee