Courtesy of Botetourt Chamber of Commerce
Munters held a ribbon cutting on September 28, 2022, at the new facility at Botetourt’s Greenfield Center. Left to right: Del. Chris Head, R-Botetourt County; Amy S. White, Botetourt County Board of Supervisors, Buchanan District; Stefan Aspman, President of Data Center Technologies and Group Vice President, Munters; Pat Ohleger, Human Resources Manager Daleville, Munters; Klas Forsström, CEO, Munters; Charles Hodnett, Director of Operations Daleville, Munters.
Made in Botetourt By Jennifer Vance
Manufacturers are eyeing Botetourt County as the choice location for their main or specialized or satellite locations; and for good reason. Botetourt County is nestled between the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountain ranges, making it attractive for outdoor activities and beautiful vistas. Its historic roots go back to 1770 when England settlers created the area. Research on artifacts found on what is now the Botetourt Center at Greenfield date back 10,000 years and the area offers a lush history of discovery and settlement.
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Botetourt County’s new settlers consist of manufacturing businesses that desire a beautiful location and a talented workforce. Surrounded by Virginia Western Community College, Mountain Gateway Community College, and the Botetourt Technical Education Center (BTEC), the County has built a solid foundation to support workforce training for new and expanding companies. They are an engaged