Botetourt County Hosting Small Business Summit At Greenfield

DALEVILLE — Botetourt County is hosting a small business summit on Dec. 5, in partnership with the Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center.
Aaron Arnett of  Arnett Muldrow, will be the key-note speaker. Arnett  will share findings from 10  months of research compiled from a small business outdoor recreation and eco-agri tourism research project. 
He will also share strategies for marketing and business development, reveal gaps in the market and opportunities for businesses getting ready to get started, and offer suggestions for entrepreneurs who have opened businesses that are growing and expanding.
Additionally, Botetourt County will be announcing several new initiatives to support small businesses, including efforts for 2020.
A resource fair will be available to connect current and future entrepreneurs with the individuals who support the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The summit will be held from 4 to 8 p.m.  Thursday at the Greenfield Education and Training Center, 57 South Center Drive, Daleville.
The summit will be free of charge, but space is limited.