ROANOKE TIMES

                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, February 8, 1991                   TAG: 9102080404
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV4   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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DATELINE: BLACKSBURG                                LENGTH: Short


VIRGINIA FREE OFFICIAL TO ADDRESS CHAMBER

The Greater Blacksburg Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly membership luncheon on Tuesday at the Best Western Red Lion Inn.

This month's luncheon speaker will be Clayton Roberts, president and executive director of Virginia Free (Virginia Foundation For Research and Economic Education).

Roberts' group, an independent non-partisan association, works towards a favorable business climate in Virginia by gathering and analyzing research data to assist its members in making political and legislative decisions.

The buffet luncheon costs $5.50 per person and is payable at the door. Reservations are required by noon on Monday at 552-4061.



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