TVRC Chamber News: The Voice of Business & Industry | January 2020

JANUARY 2020

Chamber News THE VOICE OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

SPECIAL SECTION:

YEAR IN REVIEW Best of 2019 INSIDE: 04 | New Members 06 | Year in Review 13 | Month in Photos 15 | Enter to Win

Enter to Win with Rock Harbor Golf Course! See Pg. 11 for more details

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chair Tracy Vosika George Mason Mortgage, LLC Chair-Elect John Fox Greenwood Grocery & Deli Vice Chair Scott Harvard First Bank Treasurer Adrian Taylor YHB Immediate Past Chair John Lamanna Timber Ridge School BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

04 | Letter from Community Partner

06 | Year in Review

Susan Brooks Navy Federal Credit Union Emily Burner Shenandoah University

04 | New Members

Charles Daniels Integrus Holdings, Inc.

05 | News & Events

Jenny Grooms Winchester Medical Center Foundation

13 | Month in Photos 15 | Enter to Win

Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Sponsors

Jim Guisewhite Sperry Van Ness Chamber Elite

Kevin McKannan Glen Loch Legal Katrina Meade City National Bank Nadine Pottinga United Way NSV

Chairman’s Club

President’s Club

Patti Solenberger Solenberger’s True Value Hardware James Stewart Grafton Integrated Health Gregory Vossler Green Bay Packaging

Letter From Community Partner

A New Year at Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Happy New Year and welcome to the year 2020. I am humbled and honored to be serving as the Board Chair of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber during this pivotal year.

Since joining the chamber board in 2012 I have seen many changes and incredible growth within our region and within our chamber. My personal focus for the chamber over the years has been fiscal stability and I feel we are on the best footing ever as we head into 2020. The finance committee, along with the staff have put the chamber in the perfect spot.

Over the past year we evaluated our structure and with the guidance of John Lamanna, 2019 Chair, the board and the chamber staff are stronger than ever. The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber staff work tirelessly to help one another, and always with a smile. I am also proud to serve on a board which is lively and engaged. Not only are we helping to serve the communities we call home, but we are having fun as well!

I am hopeful this year to put more effort into developing the chamber’s foundation.

And of course, we’ll continue to be the voice of the business community and help our businesses, large and small, continue to prosper. I look forward to helping to guide the chamber and welcome everyone to engage, bring a friend, and we’ll all be sure to have a spectacular year!

- Tracy Vosika, Senior Loan Officer | George Mason Mortgage, LLC. 2020 Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Board Chair

UPCOMING EVENTS The full TVRC calendar can be viewed at regionalchamber.biz

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Tuesday, Jan. 14 Hosted by: Winchester Country Club

Welcome

New Members

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP Wednesday, Jan. 15 Trivia Night at Green Turtle

Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shop - Winchester

Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shop -Strasburg

5-Star Executive Chauffeuring, LLC

Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shop - Winchester East

Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shop -Purcellville

R Roots Catering

Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shop - Berryville

Sidney Enterprises LLC

Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shop - Leesburg

Absolute Altitude

cschneider@regionalchamber.biz

Ashley Miller Director, Marketing & Communications amiller@regionalchamber.biz Danita Roble Director, Membership Development droble@regionalchamber.biz Jody Wall Director, Program Development jwall@regionalchamber.biz Billy Whirley Business Development Specialist

bwhirley@regionalchamber.biz

Dan Hitchcock Membership Development Specialist

dhitchcock@regionalchamber.biz

Tuesday, Jan. 21 Hosted By: NW Works

Thanks to our new members who joined the Chamber between November 26 and December 23. To learn more about membership benefits, call 540-662-4118.

Blue Ridge Hospice Thrift Shop -Front Royal

Cynthia Schneider, CEO

BUSINESS & BREAKFAST

John & Janice Wyatt Foundation

Cintas Corporation

CHAMBER STAFF

407 S. Loudoun Street Winchester, VA 22601 540-662-4118 regionalchamber.biz OUR VISION Be the voice of business for Frederick & Clarke Counties and the City of Winchester, Virginia.

OUR MISSION Provide programs and services to meet the business and professional needs of our members.

OUR PURPOSE Connect business and community resources for mutual success.

TVRC NEWS & EVENTS Save the Date: NEW Marketing Mind Share January 22, 2020 Calling all marketing professionals to join the TVRC Marketing Mindshare! Designed exclusively for marketing professionals in Winchester, Frederick County, Clarke County, and the surrounding area, the meetings will help you: • Connect with other marketers in the area who understand the industry and local marketing landscape • Share with your peers to solve a problem, get creative, find out what is working or not working in your own marketing, and develop lasting relationships and partnerships • Learn from your peers and special speakers on the latest marketing trends and challenges, participate in roundtable discussions, and see what’s new in the industry!

Meetings are invite only, and open to all Chamber members and prospective members. To receive the full benefits of the group and meeting structure, please make sure you pre-register for each meeting.

To register and for more information, visit www.regionalchamber.biz

Save the Date: Hispanic Coalition Gathering January 23, 2020 Join the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber’s Hispanic Coalition for their first gathering of 2020, hosted by the Salvation Army, 300 Ft. Collier Rd., Winchester.

The objective of the Hispanic Coalition through the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber membership is to promote and support Hispanic businesses through programs, services, and legislative advocacy. To register and for more information, visit www.regionalchamber.biz Save the Date: Next Steps Member Orientation February 3, 2020 Learn more about the Chamber and how to maximize your membership on February 3, at the Winchester Regional Airport. Next Steps: Member Orientation takes members through the various aspects of their membership from the marketing benefits to changing their business through networking and the impact the Chamber has on our community.

To register and for more information, visit www.regionalchamber.biz

Fun with Membership

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1. Select cast of Santa Girl attended the special holiday screening, sponsored by Shenandoah University. 2. Christine Peacock, Winchester Book Gallery and Jody Wall, TVRC attended Business & Breakfast hosted by Nibblins. 3. Congratulations to J. Jill on their ribbon cutting! 4. Staff of YHB celebrating the holidays at Business After Hours, hosted by the GW. 5. Young Professionals attended the Ugly Holiday Sweater, hosted by TVRC staff. 6. Congratulations to L’Auberge Provencale Bed & Breakfast on their ribbon cutting! 7.

Lani Pendleton, La Quinta Inn & Suites, at B&B, hosted by Nibblins. 8. Public Policy Breakfast: Pre-Session Briefing 2020 with Delegates Chris Collins, Wendy Gooditis and Dave LaRock. 9. Paula Valone, OneVoice Communications, enjoying networking at Business & Breakfast hosted by Nibblins. 10. Kurt Roble and Katlyn Painter attended the special holiday screening of Santa Girl, presenting by Shenandoah University. 11. Young professionals enjoying the festive ugly sweater party, hosted by TVRC staff.

Member

Congratulations to our renewing members! We greatly appreciate your continued support and involvement.

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Smiles of Virginia Family Dental Center Riddleberger Brothers, Inc Manpower Staffing Services CLUTTERTROOPS, LLC Prospect Solar, LLC Wells Fargo Bank - Old Town Winchester Apple Federal Credit Union VALLEY BIOMEDICAL Valley Health System & Winchester Medical Center Salvation Army, The Atlantic Union Bank - Commercial Loan Office Highway Motors, Inc. Johnny Blue

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GET WELL NOW, LLC Fox Trail Assisted Living - Stephens City Flavours by Sodexo Rosemont Manor LLC Skyline Roofing Inc Fairway Independent Mortgage Company 2nd Story Communications Embrace Treatment Foster Care Fulton Bank One Digital Health & Benefits PRK Drilling & Blasting, Inc. Michael Callahan and Associates, LLC SIGN HERE YHB | CPAs & Consultants Clear Brook Storage

MEMBER NEWS & BUSINESS AGENDA UPDATES • TVRC would like to thank Bill North as he steps off the TVRC BOD December 31, 2019 after eight years of service. His contributions are greatly appreciated.

• The “January Series” of Calvin Univ. will be hosted by Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury Jan. 8 - Jan. 28, 2020 from 12:30-1:30, FREE lectures for 15 week days!

• The Valley Health Community Wellness Festival is Saturday, Feb. 29 at Apple Blossom Mall. Go to valleyhealthlink.com/ wellnessfestival to reserve a space for your health/wellness related organization.

• Costco Keto & Wellness Tour: Saturday January 18, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Join us as Jacqueline Shoemaker RN, FNP-BC & Dr. Mark Cucuzzella share the truths about Keto, diabetes & more. Contact Janie S. 540.722.7435 • TVRC would like to thank Janie Shirley as she steps off the TVRC BOD December 31, 2019 after six years of service.

Your contributions have been significant.

• Looking for a great after hours venue? Think of Firefly cafe! We have a wonderful menu and offer beer and wine. Call 540-450-8544 for more info.

• Join the Youth Development Center is hsoting a SuperHero Breakfast on January 18, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. $10.00 ticket.

Meet your favorite superheroes and have breakfast with them. Tickets include breakfast (pancakes, sausage and juice), photo with superheros, and a theatre ticket to Marvel skits performed by Selah Theatre Project.

• Randolph-Macon Academy will host an open house on Monday, January 20th, with tours beginning promptly at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Families interested in applying for the summer session or the 2020-2021 school year are invited to come visit with admission counselors, teachers, and students.

• AMVETS Post 18 will meet on January 15, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. to discuss needs and business of veterans. All members are welcome to attend. If not a member, please try out a meeting and join us if you are a veteran or active duty member.