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

MARCH 2020

Chamber News THE VOICE OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

INSIDE: 04 | New Members 08 | GGA recap 12 | Ribbon Cuttings 13 | Month in Photos

SPECIAL SECTION:

2019 Greater Good Awards Enter to Win with Cafe del Sol- Winchester!

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

Front Cover and above photo courtesy of Absolute Altitude.

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

04 | Letter from Community Partner

08 | Greater Good Awards recap

Emily Burner Shenandoah University

04 | New Members

Charles Daniels Integrus Holdings, Inc.

05 | News & Events 12 | Ribbon Cuttings

Jenny Grooms Winchester Medical Center Foundation

13 | Month in Photos

Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Sponsors

Susan Brooks Navy Federal Credit Union

Jim Guisewhite Sperry Van Ness Chamber Elite

Kevin McKannan Glenloch Legal Katrina Meade City National Bank

Chairman’s Club

Nadine Pottinga United Way NSV

President’s Club

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

CHAMBER STAFF

Letter From Community Partner

Chamber Celebrates Greater Good Awards

Cynthia Schneider, CEO

Valley Health was presenting sponsor for the TVRC Greater Good Awards again this year, offering me the opportunity to welcome attendees to this annual recognition of the “best of the best” in our community.

With a “Top Secret” theme for the event, it was recommended I come in iconic Bond attire, as in Secret Agent James Bond, star of Ian Fleming novels and 26 films. Whether you think Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, or Daniel Craig made the best Bond, we can certainly agree that Agent 007 has always been a man with a mission who overcomes every obstacle with creativity and determination.

Valley Health’s mission “Serving our Community by Improving Health” is certainly not top secret; in fact, we share it widely inside and outside our organization. But as straightforward as it may sound, improving health is not a simple thing. Like many businesses, health care is increasingly complex. At Valley Health, we remain committed to providing the highest quality care to each patient we have the privilege to serve in an environment of rapidly advancing technology, staffing challenges, increased customer expectations, and limited resources.

Like James Bond, our dedicated Valley Health team faces those challenges with creativity, determination and exceptionalism. I can also say with great admiration that the organizations and individuals chosen for the Greater Good Awards exemplify these same characteristics. Your businesses are mission-focused, and when unexpected challenges arise, you handle them with resourcefulness and resolve.

Please join me in celebrating all that makes the Top of Virginia a special place to live and do business. Thanks to all of you for your contributions to our community…and congratulations to all the recipients of the 2019 Greater Good Awards!

cschneider@regionalchamber.biz

Billy Whirley Director, Membership Development

bwhirley@regionalchamber.biz

Dan Hitchcock Membership Development Specialist dhitchcock@regionalchamber.biz

Ashley Miller Director, Marketing & Communications amiller@regionalchamber.biz Danita Roble Director, Event Management droble@regionalchamber.biz Jody Wall Director, Program Development jwall@regionalchamber.biz

Mark H. Merrill | President & CEO Valley Health System

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

BUSINESS & BREAKFAST

Tues. March 17 Hosted By: Greenway Engineering

Welcome

New Members

VALLEY BUSINESS WOMEN

Wed. March 18 Path to Success in Business

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUP Wed. March 18 Hosted By: Water Street Financial

Thanks to our new members who joined the Chamber between February1 and February 28. To learn more about membership benefits, call 540-662-4118.

Handy Mart #23

Casco Plumbing

North Mountain Environmental LLC

Commonwealth Senior Living - Front Royal

Benchmark Integrated Solutions LLC

Commonwealth Senior Living - Berryville

Lone Oak Coffee Company

Renewed Living, Inc.

Hub Labels

Horizon Goodwill Industries

Cafe’ del Sol Winchester, LLC

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: Valley Health Business at the Bloom Valley Health and the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber are proud to partner with the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival® to host Valley Health Business at the Bloom from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29th, at the Tolley Dental Zone, James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center on the campus of Shenandoah University.

This dynamic business event begins with a networking reception at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon catered by Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Offering an informative speaker and the opportunity to network with others in the business community, this luncheon is a great way to kick off your Apple Blossom celebration.

Business at the Bloom is sponsored by Valley Health and presented by Top of Virginia Regional Chamber.

Individual tickets for the Valley Health Business at the Bloom are $30.00 per person for general admission seating. A corporate rate of $350.00 will reserve a table of 8 with preferred placement, table signage, and listing in the event program.

Save the Date: Valley Business Women March Luncheon Join VBW on March 18, at The GW Hotel for their March Luncheon, with guest speaker Elizabeth Cottrell, as she discusses Women’s Path to Success in Today’s World of Business.

Learn more and register: regionalchamber.biz/events

Save the Date: Young Professionals Group Networking Across the Generational Divide As a young professional have you ever wanted to network or just have a conversation with an older (Gen X or Baby Boomer) established member of the community, but were too nervous to?

If so, this will be the event for you! Dr. Dave Miles will be talking to the Young Pro’s about how to “break the ice” and add value to a conversation with older established professionals on March 18 at Water Street Financial. This event will be perfect for Young Pro’s who want to get out and meet new people especially with Apple Blossom networking events right around the corner.

Learn more and register: regionalchamber.biz/events

Save the Date: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt One Day Certification Program In partnership with Roxtar Consulting, earn your professional certification in a proven, game-changing improvement methodology and help your organization: Reduce lead times and improve quality; Increase profits and gain market share; Become more competitive; See the core concepts organizations use to increase value; Learn to spot waste and target areas for improvement; Identify projects with the greatest impact to your bottom line.

Learn more and register: regionalchamber.biz/events

Community Leadership Class of 2021 The Community Leadership Class of 2021 will be forming soon and applications will be available on May 1st. This is a valuable program that provides insight into how our community runs and introduces local business people to the leaders and decision makers who make things happen. If you live or work in the Winchester, Frederick County and Clarke County area you will want to consider participating. This is a nine month program that starts in September. For more information, visit www.regionalchamber.biz or call our office at (540) 662-4118.

CLP Testimonials “Through the Chamber’s Community Leadership Program, I could fully immerse myself into discovering the past, present and future of the local area. The network CLP establishes year after year gathers together local stakeholders and aspiring influencers to highlight the strengths and assets of our community.”

Kimberly Wilt | Resource Development/Marketing Director Habitat for Humanity of Winchester-Frederick-Clarke “For forward thinking businesses, I think this program should be mandatory for owners, and mid and lop level management. A full awareness of our community, its challenges, benefits and opportunities cannot help nu benefit any organization doing business here. The Chamber and the program sponsors, may who are past graduates and pillars of our community, are to be applauded for their financial commitment to continued existence.”

Chad Bales | Principal TWG, The Winchester Group

Photography By: ABSOLUTE ALTITUDE

Story By: CHAMBER STAFF

CHAMBER CELEBRATES AWARD WINNERS AT ANNUAL DINNER On Friday, February 7, 2020 the local business community celebrated the 2019 Greater Good Awards & Membership Meeting, presented

by Valley Health.

Over 300 guests filled the room at the Clarion Inn & Conference Center, with the outgoing Chamber Board Chair, John Lamanna, passing the gavel to Tracy Vosika.

5 awards were presented, Entrepreneur of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Emerging Leader and Citizen of the Year, recognizing local businesses and community leaders that

have contributed to the Top of Virginia.

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Dave Miles, Dr. Dave Leadership Corp., for his “substantial risk that was taken to start his own business and broad engagement in the community.”

The Small Business of the Year Award was presented to L’Auberge Provencale Bed & Breakfast for “maintaining the integrity of their mission, that has been their guiding force for over three decades.”

The Large Business of the Year Award was presented to Navy Federal Credit Union for “its continued service

to not only its employees but community as well.”

The Emerging Leader Award was presented to Charles Harbaugh, IV for “his commitment to his community as exemplified by his hands-on involvement in not only his hometown but community as a whole.”

And the Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Cary Dunston for “leading an example by inspiring and empowering others to also do good works in the community.”

The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber would like to thank everyone involved for creating this successful business event.

Presenting

Gold

Silver

Winchester Printers

Bronze

Platinum

Crown Trophy Grand Rental Absolute Altitude Repeatable DJ

Thank you to our Sponsors Contributing

Bell’s Men’s and Ladies’ Fine Clothing Hobby Lobby Frederick County Public Schools Timber Ridge School

Fun with Membership

Ribbon Cuttings

Congratulations to Qualified Staffing on their ribbon cutting!

Located at 3107 Valley Ave, unit 108, Qualified Staffing empowers people to be successful by placing them in the right position, with the right client.

TVRC MEMBER TESTIMONIAL: “Participating with the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber has helped myPotential at Home-A National Lutheran Service and I grow our community and professional contacts immensely.

We are fortunate enough to take advantage of the many networking, educational and lead share groups that are offered by the Chamber. It is through these groups that I have made lasting professional and personal connections helping me be a part of the Winchester business community. We refer to professionals that we know, like, and trust. Without my Chamber connections I would not have been able to gain relationships with local business leaders that I am fortunate enough to know, like, and trust. I am then able to build rapport with them so they in turn can know, like, and trust me as a professional and the company I represent. myPotential at Home and I look forward to continued growth in the Winchester area and are pleased with the help that chamber has given us to do so.�

Lauren Gwinn | Outreach Liaison myPotential at Home- A National Lutheran Service

Fun with Membership

February in Photos

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8 9 10 7 1: Regina Nischan & Hudy Kallam, Apple Federal Credit Union attended Business After Hours, hosted by L’Auberge Provencale. 2:

Janet Michael, The River 95.3 & Matt Swain, Handley Regional Library System presented on podcasting to the Marketing Mind Share.

3. Danita Roble, TVRC, Lani Pendletown, La Quinta Inn & Suites & Deborah Bittinger attended Business & Breakfast, hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites & the Winchester Visitors Bureau. 4. Meghan Pachas, MAP Property Solutions, Kaite Yablonski, Flora Nova Designs & Marisela Siebert attended the Young Professionals Group #Goals panel. 5: The Lunch Bunch learned about communicating with Winchester Toastmasters president, Kathleen Davis. 6: Lizi Lewis, Special Love & Patti Solenberger, Solenberger’s True Value Hardware attended the YPG #Goals panel. 7: Teresa Kinder & Betty Weller, Bank of Clarke County attended the Valley Business Women’s Winter Social, sponsored by La Quinta Inn & Suites and Shenandoah Lodge. 8: Lauren Gwinn, myPotential at Home & Megan Fox, attended BAH, hosted by L’Auberge Provencale. 9: Kendra Tolley, Piccadilly Printing, Misty Weaver, Taste of Winchester & Charolette Eriksoon, Cruise Planners attended VBW. 10: Janie Shirley, Costco & Matt Swain, Handley Regional Library System attended B&B.

Member

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

Renewals • Adams Nelson & Associates- Suzanne Conrad • Allenomics - Debt Shredder • Berkeley Club Beverages • Bone & Joint Specialists of Winchester, PC • Bowling Green Country Club • Collaborative Resources, Inc. • Creekside Insurance Advisors, Inc • Families Reaching Out Group • Firefly Cafe & Bakery • First Citizens Bank • Fremont Street Nursery • Greenwood Grocery & Deli • Kee Construction Services, Inc.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites Winchester Literacy Volunteers - Winchester Area Mark R. Zemanovich, D.D.S., P.C. Nature Scapes NextHome Realty Select Roger L. Ernst Companies, The Segra Shenandoah Independent Practice Association • THE BAYLISS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP OF WELLS FARGO ADVISORS • Valley Basic Life Support, LLC • WDVM / NOVA News Your4State.com

MEMBER NEWS & BUSINESS AGENDA UPDATES • Winchester Toastmasters Open House, March 3rd, La Quinta 7:00 - 8:30 pm • LFCC instructional technologist Gannon Nordberg and instructional designer Erin Mills recently received the 2019 Award for Outstanding Support for Faculty or Students from the Instructional Technology Council (ITC). The award was presented during the ITC’s 2020 Annual Conference - eLearning.

• JustTech, a leading provider of managed IT and managed print solutions, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company has named JustTech to its 2020 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This popular list identifies North American solution providers that deliver operational efficiencies, IT system improvements, and a higher rate of return on investments for their customers. These accomplished MSPs work tirelessly to guide their customers and create solutions for complex IT issues.

• Immerge, a division of McClung Companies, is pleased to announce that our Partners in Growth nonprofit website project with Plains Area Daycare Center was completed and launched on February 13, 2020.