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Chamber NewsMonthly Newsletter: May 2017
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber
R e a s o n s t o J o i n :Networking
VisibilityCredibilityAdvertising Advocacy
Community Investment
Vis ion:The Regional Chamber is the voice of business
for Frederick and Clarke Counties and the City of
Winchester, Virginia.
M i s s i o n :Provide programs and services to meet the
business and professional needs of
our members.
C o n t a c t U s :407 S. Loudoun StreetWinchester, VA 22601
The Regional Chamber is an inclusive business
partner advocating community prosperity.
P u r p o s e :
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber is excited to partner with Jim Stutzman Chevrolet to host the Chamber’s Centennial Celebration Car Raffle.
Learn how you could win a 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatchback LT Automatic on page 6.
Win a Car for $100
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Who’s JoinedPlease welcome and patronize these new Chamber members who recently joined March 20 - April 20, 2017.
Airports Flyer Taxi ServicesTahir Kwawaja109 Notions CourtStephenson, VA 22656
Artisan Trail of VirginiaSherri SmithPO Box 166Greenville, VA 24440
Bistecca Italian Chop HouseTerrence Spinosa242 Millwood Ave.Winchester, VA 22601
Covenant Real Estate Manage-mentCindy Greenya9 N. Loudoun St., Suite 200BWinchester, VA 22601
Dove Development & ConsultingWes & Cindy Dove1575 Cory LaneHarrisonburg, VA 22802
Earth Art Slab Studio by CTSTommy Pope286 Langston BlvdMartinsburg, WV 25404
Edible Elegance by ErinChef Erin Whitcomb141 S. Loudoun St.Winchester, VA 22601
FCI FederalLatonia White20135 Lakeview Center Plaza, #300Ashburn, VA 20147
Kevin G. McKannan, P.L.CKevin McKannan31 S. Braddock St., Suite 109Winchester, VA 22601
LG Marketing, LLCLupe Vea9533 Howellsville Rd.Boyce, VA 22620
N2 PublishingMargie Craig740 Whitacre Rd.Gore, WV 22631
Nationwide Insurance, R.D. Williamson Ins. Agency, Inc.Renee Williamson601 S. Braddock St.Winchester, VA
Continue reading on page 7.
2017 Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee:Mitch Moore, Chair,Shenandoah UniversityDr. Cheryl Thompson-Stacy,Chair ElectLord Fairfax Community CollegeBill North, Vice Chair,Historic Rosemont ManorTracy Vosika, Treasurer, United BankSharon Farinholt, Immediate Past Chair,Crown Trophy
Board Members:Adrian Taylor, YHBBryan Biddle, Bottom Line MarketingCarol Koenecke-Grant, Valley Health SystemChuck Peterson, iHeart Media David Gum, White House Foods Dee Gibbs, Kraft Foods Janie Shirley, Costco John Fox, Greenwood Grocery & Deli
John Lamanna, Timber Ridge School Nadine Pottinga, United Way of Northern Shenandoah ValleyRichie Wilkins, Wilkins CompaniesScott Harvard, First BankThomas W. Byrd, The Winchester Star
Why Join the Chamber?Chamber membership is a value-add enhancement for your business brand. Consumers
have positive perceptions of members and their businesses. According to a 2014 study con-ducted by the Schapiro Group, 49% of consumers were more likely to think favorably of a local business if it was a member of the local Chamber, and 80% were more likely to purchase a product or service from a Chamber member!
You are making a valuable business connection by joining the Chamber. Our Chamber staff is available to discuss member benefits, scheduled events, educational opportunities, and to evaluate how our Chamber can help your business grow. Please feel free to contact us at any time to arrange a concierge tour of our services. Visit regionalchamber.biz, email [email protected], or call our office at 540-662-4118 to set up a visit!
Richard KennedyCEO, TVRC
CEO ChatterIt’s time for the Apple Blossom Festival, the biggest event of the
year for Winchester and the surrounding communities. The Cham-ber is a proud sponsor of the Business at the Bloom luncheon on May 3rd.
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber kicked off the Centennial Celebration Car Raffle at Jim Stutzman Chevrolet on April 24th. One lucky ticket holder will win a 2017 Chevy Cruz Hatchback LT Automatic. Read more about the Centennial Car Raffle on page 6.
Another benefit the Chamber can provide our members is be-ing an advocate for your business or organization when regula-tory or legislative issues arise that may impact the operation of your business or organization. The Chamber’s Public Policy Com-
mittee is composed of business owners, concerned citizens, and representatives from regulatory agencies and elected officials.
This committee meets monthly and actively solicits your issues, takes the time to fully understand all aspects, and takes the appropriate position in support of our members. Additionally, this committee presents a number of forums throughout the year to hear from our elected officials and County/City Administrators. If you have an issue, please let us know so we can help you. For more information on the upcoming Public Policy Breakfast flip to page 7.
This is your Chamber and we look forward to serving you in this Centennial year of 2017. Please let us know how we are doing. The best thing you can do is get involved! We truly appreciate your investment in the Chamber.
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Top of Virginia Regional ChamberAnnual Corporate Challenge
G LF TOURNAMENT
Golden Seal Enterprises
Save the Date: June 30 | 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Blue Ridge Shadows
Gold Sponsor:
Silver Sponsor:
Do you think your company has what it takes to be this year’s champion? The Chamber is gearing up for the 2017 Corporate Challenge Golf Tournament! Put together your company’s best team to battle it out to compete for the Chamber Cup!
Congratulations to the 2016 corporate challenge trophy winners, Mover Dudes!
There are still opportunities to be a hole sponsor! More info: https://www.regionalchamber.biz/annual-golf-tournament
New Opportunity for New MembersCentennial Broadcasting is celebrating the Top of Virgin-
ia Regional Chamber’s centennial anniversary by offering a complimentary radio schedule to any business joining the Chamber for the first time from March 1st to June 30th. Busi-nesses can choose from any of the 3 Centennial Broadcasting radio stations: 92.5 WINC FM, NewsTalk 1400, and True Apple Country B105. Each business will receive twenty :30 second commercials and free production of one commercial for this campaign.
Restrictions: z No additional purchase is required to obtain the 30 commercials z Commercial placement is subject to availability and there may be
blackout dates where airtime is not available z This offer has no cash value and cannot be used as payment for
any existing schedules that may be in place z Only names submitted directly by the Chamber will be eligible for
this program. Interested in becoming a new chamber member? Don’t
wait! This offer will only be valid from March to June 31, 2017!Become a member at www.regionalchamber.biz
TestimonialIt’s not enough to just be listed as a member of the Top of
Virginia Regional Chamber. The real benefits have come from the relationships I’ve created by attending as many events and mixers as possible and becoming part of a Lead Share Leadership Team. Our Chamber has helped me connect with more people and feel at home in my new city.
- Gary Auerbach, The Frisbee Guy
Maximize your Membership!Did you know that your membership comes with an internal
website just for members?The Member Information Center (MIC) gives you the ability
to manage a variety of activities including: z View & edit your company information which automatically up
dates your public member listing on your TVRC member profile z Submit job postings, press releases, and events for approval z View statistical reports z Pay your bills z Post status updates, videos, links, photos in the social feed z Use advance search filters to find other members z Access your membership badge
For more information on utilizating your MIC please contact the Chamber at 540-662-4118 or [email protected]
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April
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Congratulations to the Chef’s Market on your ribbon cutting
and grand opening!
American Woodmark staff during the Young Professionals
Group event at Woodmark!
Congratulations to Massage Envy on your new location in
Winchester!
TestimonialAt Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area, we are committed
to improving our community by advancing essential literacy skills for adults through education. As a member of the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber (TVRC), we have the opportunity to build partnerships and to be a resource for businesses and com-munity leaders. That allows us to address the needs of adult litera-cy in the region, to ensure a workforce that has sufficient skills and education to be competitive. I also had the opportunity to par-ticipate in the TVRC 2014-2015 Community Leadership Program, which I would highly recommend. As a member of the TVRC, we are part of something bigger working to make a difference in our community.
- Kim Herbstritt, Executive Director, Literacy Volunteers Winchester Area
Congratulations to Earth Art Slab Studio on your ribbon
cutting and grand opening!
Thank you to our members that donated $120 in gift cards to
Big Brothers Big Sisters!
Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity on the move of the
ReStore!
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Valley Business WomenJune 14 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | George Washington Hotel
Guest Speaker: Adriana Trigiani
The Top of Virginia Re-gional Chamber is excited to host New York Times best selling author Adriana Trigiani when she comes to Winchester as the guest speaker at the June 14 Valley Business Women
luncheon. Ms. Trigiani is not only a prolific author, but is a tal-ented playwright and screen writer. She wrote the screenplay and directed the movie Big Stone Gap based on her very popular first novel by the same name.
Besides her popular novels, Trigiani co-authored Cooking With My Sisters with her sister Mary which features family rec-ipes and stories dating back several generations of her Ital-ian-American family. Another non-fiction work is Don’t Sing At The Table: Life Lessons from my Grandmothers. This book gives us a peek into the lives of the women who shaped her.
Ms Trigiani will speak to the Valley Business Women audi-ence about those women who influenced her in life and in business. Be sure to visit her web site to learn more about this multi-dimensional woman. She will also give us insight into what has motivated and inspired her to become the accom-plished author, writer and business woman that she is today.To register visit: www.regionalchamber.biz
Program Sponsors:
Community Leadership ProgramThe Community Leadership Program (CLP) is a nine-month
program from September through May. The program begins with an orientation, followed by monthly sessions focusing on specific topics. The sessions are led by a combination of com-munity leaders, professional facilitators, and specialists in the respective fields. This program is designed to provide insight into the challenges and opportunities that exist in Clarke and Frederick Counties and in The City of Winchester.
Purpose: To foster leadership potential in the community toensure continued growth and development in our region.Topics include: z Economic Development z Government z Non-Profits z Community Culture z Teamwork & Leadership
z Public Safety z Health Care z Education z Agriculture z Media
Applications will be available in May at www.regionalchamber.bizThe 2016-2017 CLP class is sponsored by: H.N. Funkhouser,
HandyMart, and Jim Stutzman Chevrolet-Cadillac Co.
ATTENTION CLP GRADUATES!CLP is celebrating its 20th anniversary! All past CLP
graduates are invited to an anniversary celebration. Please visit www.regionalchamber.biz to update your information and we will contact you with more details about the upcom-ing celebrations.
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Chamber Centennial - Driving Commerce Since 1917
Car Raffle
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber is celebrating driving commerce since 1917 by hosting a car raffle. Proceeds from the raffle enable the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber to provide quality services that enhance civic engagement and educational programs.
How it works: a maximum of 400 raffle tickets will be sold be-tween May and October for $100 each. Each ticket will enter you into a drawing to win a 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatchback LT Automatic from Jim Stutzman Chevrolet or $10,000.
Tickets will be available at outlets, by calling the chamber office M-F (9am-5pm) at 540-662-4118, texting CarRaffle to 44222 and online.
The winner will be chosen at random via a public drawing on October 10, 2017 at the Alamo Drafthouse at 6pm.
Ticket Outlets:City National Bank | Stephens City & Valley Ave. Branches
First Bank | Sherando Town Center, Winchester West, Valley Ave.Jim Stutzman Chevrolet ShowroomTop of Virginia Regional Chamber
United Bank | Cameron St., Rt. 50 West, Sunnyside BranchesVirginia National Bank | Creekside Branch
Winchester, Frederick County Convention & Visitors BureauFor more information visit www.regionalchamber.biz/centennial
Sponsored By:
Join the Centennial Club!Are you looking for affordable ways to get your business in
front of our 800+ Chamber Members? Our Centennial Club will do just that!
Centennial Club Members will get: z 2 Tickets to our Chamber’s Centennial Celebration - Oct 12, 2017 z 1 Chance to win a Car Raffle Ticket (Value $100) z Entrance into a bi-weekly drawing to have your business
highlighted on our Chamber’s FB page with the Raffle Car (the sooner you join, the more chances you have to win!)
z An item of your business in our Centennial Time Capsule z Business Name listed on Chamber Website z Business Name listed on Banner displayed in Chamber officeThe Centennial Club is limited to 100 members.
To become a Centennial Club member visit: https://goo.gl/ejoFAu
Chamber Small Biz 101The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber is excited to partner
with the LFCC Small Business Development Center to offer a quarterly educational seminar that is completely FREE to chamber members!
Series topics include: z June 6 - Social Media z September 5 - Cash Flow
Management z December 5 - Financial
Management for Small BusinessTo register visit:www.regionalchamber.biz
Sponsored By:
Mixing with a PurposeEvery month the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber will partner with a
non-profit chamber member to collect donations during Business After Hours and Business and Breakfast.
May’s Non-profit is the Free Medical Clinic of NSV, Inc. We will be collecting: Paper towles, toliet paper, personal hygiene
supplies, dish soap, sponges, Windex (cleaning Products), light bulbs, unopened medication (over the counter), and walking sticks.
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We are celebrating our 100th Anniversary because of our Members!
Thanks to our 30-34 year members for continually reinvesting in the Chamber!
Celebrating 30 Years: z Adams-Nelson &
Associates, Inc. / Part of The Adams Companies
z Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - PenFed Realty
z Carmeuse Lime and Stone
z Corrugated Container Corporation
z E. W. Armstrong Company, Inc.
z Enders & Shirley Funeral Home
z Interiors by Patricia Jackson, LLC
z Luray Caverns z Lynne Rio Insurance
Agency, Inc. z Peppertree Apartments z Shenandoah Sand, Inc. z Signet Screen Printing &
Embroidery z SPCA z Super 8 Motel-Winchester z United Bank z US Army Corp of Engineers
- Middle East District
25 - 29 Year Milestone MembersCelebrating 31 Years: z City National Bank z Delco Plaza z Dermatology Associates,
Inc. z Golden Corral Grill and
Buffet z Linden Heights Animal
Hospital z Long & Foster/Webber &
Associates z McElroy Metal, Inc. z Shenandoah Valley
Orthodontic Specialists, PC z Shenandoah Valley
Westminster-Canterbury z Specialty Beverage z State Farm Ins. - T.D.
Clayton z Woodgate Petroleum
CompanyCelebrating 32 Years: z First BankCelebrating 33 Years: z LCW - Lantz Construction
Winchester z Lord Fairfax Community
College z Southern Scrap Williams
RecyclingCelebrating 34 Years: z Insurance Center of
Winchester, Inc z Shenandoah Apple
Blossom Festival
Renewals z AirPac, Inc. z Axiom Staffing Group z Barns of Rose Hill z Blue Plate Books z Cardinal Technology
Solutions, Inc z Collaborative Resources,
Inc. z Covenant Real Estate
Management z Creekside Insurance
Advisors, Inc z Crown Cork and Seal
Company z Custom Computers z I’m Just Me Movement z LKQ z Lloyd’s Transfer & Storage
Agent for North American Van Lines
z M. A. Rhinehart Real Estate Appraisals
z MarketPlace Realty z McFarland’s Mill Inc z Moore Personal Training z MyEyeDr z Olive Garden z ProLogistix z Quarles Energy Services z Roseville Veterinary Clinic z Runners Retreat z Shaffer’s Barbeque and
Catering Service z Smiles of Virginia Family
Dental Center z Spherion Staffing z Threshold Enterprises z Warfield Homes, Inc. z White House Foods z Winchester Weight Loss
Renewals are from March 20 - April 20, 2017.
Public Policy BreakfastHear from local city and county administrators in the Top
of Virginia region to find out what issues are facing the local business community and how our leaders are addressing them. David Ash, Clarke County administrator, Brenda Garton, Frederick County administrator, and Eden Freeman, Winchester City Manager will participate in a facilitated panel discussion. A full breakfast will be served.
Tickets: $25 | Chamber Members $35| Non membersTo register visit: www.regionalchamber.biz
Sponsored By:
WINC Wake Up ShowThe Top of Virginia Regional Chamber is excited to an-
nounce a new partnership with Centennial Broadcasting. Every Monday morning at 7:10 am Barry and Lisa will give chamber updates during the WINC Wake Up Show. Updates will include new businesses, ribbon cuttings, upcoming events, ect. Tune in!
Who’s JoinedContinued from page 2.
New York Life - Russell MoorhouseRussell Moorhouse II167 Campfield Ln.Winchester, VA
NextHome Realty SelectCurtis Siever306 N. Cameron St.Winchester, VA 22601
Pet Smiles, LLCHeather Carhart170 Graystone Ln.Winchester, VA 22603
The Bentley GroupJim Bentley122 Mill Race Dr.Winchester, VA
The Chef’s MarketBonnie Jones120 Indian AlleyWinchester, VA 22601
Zaxby’sKevin Schwiker1810 S. Loudoun St.Winchester, VA 22601
Mixing with a Purpose
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Chamber CalendarUpcoming Mixers:
Business After HoursMay 9
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.ECS
Business and BreakfastMay 16
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Old Court House Civil War
MuseumYoung Professionals Group
May 185:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Glen Burnie at the MSVChamber Biz 101
June 63:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.BB&T - Cameron St.
Save the Date:Business After Hours
June135:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Regions 117Valley Business Women
June 1411:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
George Washington HotelBusiness and Breakfast
June 207:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Blue Ridge Shadows Club House
Young Professionals GroupJune 15
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.TBD
C o n t a c t U s :
View the full event calendar at: www.regionalchamber.biz
Office:407 S. Loudoun StreetWinchester, VA 22601
540-662-4118
The Valley Business Today Show, featuring the Top of Virginia Regional Chamber, airs the fourth Wednesday of every
month at 12:30.theriver953.com
TVRC is on Instagram!Follow us at TopofVaRegionalChamber
for an inside look of the Chamber.
The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber offers effective mar-keting and sponsorship opportunities that provide valuable exposure while positioning your company as a leader in the Top of Virginia marketplace. The 2017 sponsorship package allows you to get ahead of the competition and be success-ful. Visit www.regionalchamber.biz for details on the Cham-ber’s popular and acclaimed programs and services. Contact the Chamber at 540-662-4118 or [email protected]!
Align with the Chamber!
Ribbon CuttingsDid you know the Chamber hosted over 35 ribbon
cuttings in 2016! Ribbon cuttings are a complimentary ben-efit for membership. Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies welcome and publicize your business to the community.
Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Earth Art Slab Studio, the Chef’s Market and Massage Envy.
To all our members who are in their 20’s and 30’s, we have refitted and reinvigorated the Young Professionals program at the Chamber! It includes networking, professional develop-ment programs, and community engagement.
The Young Professionals Group’s (YPG) mission is to create opportunities for professional development to foster a new generation of community leaders and Chamber members.
The Young Professionals Group meets the 3rd Thursday of every month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Young Professionals Group
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35 years!Call us today for the best
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