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BUSINESS MATTERS
NOVEMBER 2018 VOLUME 08: ISSUE 11
MARTINSBURG - BERKELEY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
198 Viking Way Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-267-4841 www.berkeleycounty.org
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Board of Directors 2
Chairwoman’s Corner 3
New & Renewing Members 4
Marketing Opportunities 5
News @ Noon Program 6
Rise & Shine Breakfast Programs 7
Our Members 8 & 9
Annual Dinner 10 & 11
Chamber Ambassadors 12
Ribbon Cuttings 13
Connect Berkeley 14 & 15
Member 2 Member Offers 16
Member Spotlight 17
Leadership Berkeley 18
2019 Legislative Outlook 19
Chamber Mixers 20 & 21
Women’s Network Mixer 22
Women’s Network Workshop 23
Community Events 24
Upcoming Chamber Events 25
Major Sponsors 25 & 26
Board of Directors
Arthur Ashe Macy's Fulfillment Center
Mark Baldwin City of Martinsburg
Lisa Bivens Panhandle Home Health, Inc.
Michael Bohrer ERA Liberty Realty
Brooke Boyer Quad/Graphics
Karen Burkhart Berkeley County Schools
Keith Busby Procter & Gamble
David Decker Decker & Company PLLC
David DeJarnett Bowles Rice, LLP
Steve Dopson Dopson & Associates, PLLC
Tracey Eberling Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Kimberly Foore WVU Online & Continuing Professional
Education
Kristie Hadley BCT - Bank of Charles Town
Sandy Hamilton Berkeley County Development Authority
Kresha Hornby Valley Homes & Style
Mike Hornby Hornby Publishing
David Langford United Bank
C.D. Linton Argos
Maria Lorensen Hospice of the Panhandle
Rick Manning
Kathy Mason Augmentation, Inc.
Teresa McCabe WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center
Gail Moxley CNB Bank
Pam Neely State Farm
Trent Reid Reid's Distributor
Tracey Rohrbaugh Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC
Teresa Scott Re/Max 1st Realty
Susan Snowden Jackson Kelly, PLLC
Kelly Tanksley M-BC Public Libraries
Joanne Wadsworth BB&T
Pam Wagoner Depot Florist
Michael Whalton Eastern WV Community Foundation
Officers Gail Moxley, Chairwoman of the Board
Susan Snowden, Chair-Elect
Tracey Rohrbaugh, Vice-Chair
C.D. Linton, Treasurer
Rick Manning, Past Chairman
Staff Tina H. Combs, IOM, President & CEO
Susan G. Sanders, Office Manager
Natalie L. Cline, Marketing & Events Assistant
198 Viking Way - Martinsburg, WV 25401 Phone: (304) 267-4841 Fax: (304) 263-4695 [email protected] www.berkeleycounty.org
BUSINESS MATTERS VOLUME 08: ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 2018
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We had an eventful evening on Thursday, November 9, 2017, when we held our
92nd Annual Dinner Meeting. The event was SOLD OUT, and we apologize to
those who we could not accommodate with a ticket. This is a night to celebrate
the businesses and people who make the Chamber of Commerce and our
community a success, and the continued overwhelming response to attend the
Annual Dinner is a true testament to our success as a Chamber of Commerce.
We announced the Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year,
Citizen of the Year (Sponsored by The Journal), Business Person of the Year
(Sponsored by WV Radio Corporation), and Chamber Champion (Sponsored by TalkRadio WRNR),
as well as thanked our outgoing Board members and welcomed incoming Chairwoman of the Board,
Susan Snowden (Jackson Kelly PLLC). We are also pleased to announce that we began honoring a
Non-Profit of the Year at this year’s Annual Dinner. Sincere thanks are extended to our Platinum
Sponsors – Argos and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC; Gold Sponsors – AT&T, First United Bank &
Trust, The Journal and Valley Health; Silver Sponsor – Berkeley County Development; and
Contributing Sponsors – BB&T and Shepherd University Martinsburg Center. A recap of the evening
is on Page 10.
On November 29, 2018, Office Manager Susan Sanders will have reached 40 years of service at the
Chamber of Commerce. Please stop by the Chamber office on the 29 th for an Open House from 9
a.m. until 1 p.m., where we will share our appreciation for her outstanding service and dedication.
THANK YOU SUSAN!
The year is not over, and we have many outstanding programs and events yet to come. Check out
the information in this newsletter and plan to attend.
And finally, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff, we extend to you a
safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Chairwoman’s Corner Gail Moxley
A & A HOMES, INC. ALBRIGHT CRUMBACKER MOUL & ITELL, P.A. ANDERSON OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
BATH FITTER/BATH SAVER, INC. BERKELEY ARTS COUNCIL, INC.
BERKELEY COUNTY COUNCIL BERTSCHINGER, DC, KERRY V.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS--CUMBERLAND VALLEY, INC.
CAFE DEL SOL
CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC EXCELLENCE CHURCH AT MARTINSBURG, THE
COSTCO WHOLESALE COUNTERTOP SOLUTIONS LLC
CROSSINGS AT MARTINSBURG, THE DOCTOR DESKTOP, LLC
EASTERN PANHANDLE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES
JAYDEE'S FAMILY FUN CENTER JUNIOR MENTORING PROGRAMS (JUMP) KELLEY ALLSTATE AGENCIES, LLC, THE
MORGAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
PERSONAL REFLECTION DAY SPA, LLC REGION 7 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ROARING SPRING WATER/FRANK'S COFFEE SERVICE
ROTARY CLUB OF MARTINSBURG/SUNRISE
SIGN HERE SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY, LLC
SNYDER BAILEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. VNW CONSULTING, LLC
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BRIEL PC ATTORNEYS 1314 Edwin Miller Blvd., Suite 102 Martinsburg, WV 25404 (304) 579-4477 Fax: (304) 267-0844 www.brielpc.com [email protected] Jessica Springs Attorneys ECO-STAFF, LLC
2971 Valley Ave. Winchester, VA 22601 (540) 242-8988 www.eco-staff.com [email protected] Carol Hinkle-Stultz Employment Agency GameBSD, LLC
Martinsburg, WV 25403 (304) 223-9272 www.gamebsd.com [email protected] Kenneth Wanamaker Computers - Services, Products & Training JILL'S MOBILE KITCHEN
Martinsburg, WV 25403 (513) 780-0591 doughforit.net [email protected] Jill Collord Catering
NEW MEMBERS
THANK YOU!
RENEWING MEMBERS
WELCOME!
PEARSON SMITH REALTY - BRANDY REED 301 N. Mildred St., Suite 2 Charles Town, WV 25414 (540) 877-5902 brandyreed.wvhomematch.com [email protected] Brandy Reed Real Estate - Commercial & Residential STEPHENS PAINTING & GENERAL CONTRACTING
182 Mandela Road Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (304) 260-0928 Fax: (304) 260-0948 www.stephenspainting.net [email protected] John R. Hardy Painting - Commercial & Residential T.N. NAILS BEAUTY & SPA
115 Aikens Center, Ste 7 Martinsburg, WV 25404 (681) 247-5960 www.tnnailsbeautyspa.com [email protected] Ngan (Leo) Nguyen Spa
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BROCHURES & BUSINESS CARDS Chamber members are welcome to display brochures and business cards at our office located at 198 Viking Way. Visitors enter the Chamber daily to inquire about different businesses, the community, relocation, and much more. Members have the opportunity to reach these visitors by displaying their brochures in our lobby.
EMAIL BLASTS ($75 per transmittal)
Each email blast we send reaches over 1,400 inboxes and also posts to our
Twitter and Facebook pages.
Please Note: The email blast schedule usually books up
1-2 weeks in advance.
To request an email blast, please
contact [email protected].
Refer a business to join the Chamber of Commerce and earn a
FREE e-blast for your business!
Promoting your business through the Member Spotlight section of Business
Matters is easy and FREE! Simply submit an article and accompanying photos and
the articles will be published, one per month, as they are received. If you have questions, contact the Chamber staff at
Advertising Opportunities in BUSINESS MATTERS
Business Card $30
1/4 Page $50
1/2 Page $75
Full Page $125
Promote Your Business through the
something that we take lightly. We are still the same
company with the same team, but with a fresh look.”
S hepherd University and St. Maria Goretti High
School (SMGHS) signed a dual enrollment
memorandum of understanding on October 31 that
will allow juniors and seniors from SMGHS to take classes at
Shepherd for
both high school
and college
credit. Pictured
seated are Chris
Cosentino,
SMGHS
president; and Dr.
Scott Beard,
Shepherd provost. Standing, Jennifer Carbaugh,
SMGHS director of institutional advancement; Bridget
Bartholomew, SMGHS principal; Dr. Virginia Hicks,
Shepherd assistant provost, Community Outreach; and
Barbara Kandalis, Shepherd program assistant, Community
Outreach.
U .S. Cellular Wants to Sponsor Local Youth
Organizations. Organizations in local areas can
earn up to $1,000 through U.S. Cellular’s
Community Connections program. Now in its fourth year,
Community Connections provides sponsorship support to
help youth groups pay for uniforms, equipment, travel and
other group expenses. Since the program launched in 2015,
U.S. Cellular has awarded $1.3 million to more than
2,800 groups, including sports teams, STEM programs,
marching bands and dance squads. Academic and athletic
groups representing kids and teens up to 12th grade can
sign up now at www.uscellular.com/communityconnections
to become eligible to receive sponsorship funds. Once
signed up, groups then need to rally their friends, families
Our Members
C oxHollidaYoung employees selected Aaron
Kessel as the
2018 3rd
Quarter Plus Award
winner. Aaron is
enthusiastic, friendly,
and dependable. He
enjoys serving others
and provides great
service. Congratulations, Aaron! Pictured are Chuck
Young, Aaron Kessel, & Fred Hollida.
H ersick + Webster has been awarded six
American Graphic Design Awards for their work
on the Alabama Gulf State Park Project
Interpretive Design, Bridges Website, Burke & Herbert
Bank 2017 Annual Report, Development Authority of
Berkeley County Rebrand, Martinsburg Farmers
Market Farm 2 Fork Dinner, and Turning Point Financial
Client Roadmap Brochure. Great work!
J ackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that
U.S. News-Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms™’
named the firm the 2019 Law Firm of the Year in
Mining Law. Only one law firm per legal practice area
receives this recognition. Additionally, the firm received
National Tier 1 recognition – the highest possible ranking
– in the areas of Mining Law and Natural Resource Law.
S mith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC is
pleased to announce that its Hagerstown, MD
office has moved from the current North Potomac
Street location to 19405 Emerald Square, Suite 1400 in
Hagerstown effective November 15, 2018.
The firm is also pleased
to announce that it is
refreshing its branding.
Over the years, the firm’s
clients and communities
have come to refer to them as the acronym “SEK,” and
the firm is proud to incorporate that title into a sleek, new
brand redesign. SEK remains the same company and
team with a new, bolder presence. “We are very excited
to execute our rebrand in conjunction with our
Hagerstown, Maryland office move,” states Managing
Member John R. Schnitzer, CPA. “This rebrand
represents a huge step in SEK’s evolution and is not
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and supporters to complete online activities that earn
money for their group.
W VU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center was
recently recognized by the West Virginia
Hospital Association for outstanding work in
the Commitment to
Excellence Honors
Program. Pictured: Joe
Letnaunchyn, West
Virginia Hospital
Association president &
CEO, and Neil
McLaughlin, WVU
Medicine Berkeley
Medical Center, Jefferson Medical Center vice
president of operations.
W VU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center was
recently honored by Donate Life West Virginia with
a silver
award for their
participation in the
West Virginia
Hospitals Challenge,
a collaborative effort
between the West
Virginia Hospital
Association (WVHA)
and Donate Life
West Virginia (DLWV). Pictured: Berkeley Medical Center
receives silver award from LifeNet Health. Rick Fowler, Linda
Roberts, LifeNet Health; Anthony P. Zelenka, Berkeley
Medical Center; Todd Huber, LifeNet Health.
Four out of ten people shop for holiday gifts on Shop Local Saturday1, which falls on November 24 this year. U.S. Cellular celebrates small businesses, encourages them to embrace technology and offers practical tips on how they can use mobile technology to attract customers and win business on Shop Local Saturday – and all throughout the year.
“The annual Shop Local event gives small businesses and independent stores a great opportunity between Black Friday and Cyber Monday to boost their sales, connect with customers and provide amazing in-store experiences,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South. “Small businesses should take advantage of mobile technologies to elevate their Shop Local experience. From mobile-friendly websites to more access points for checkouts, the latest technology can help keep shoppers engaged by boosting your social media presence and offering deals and incentives.”
According to U.S. Cellular’s latest survey2, 61 percent of smartphone owners never leave home without their phone. That means local business owners have a powerful commu-nication tool right at their fingertips, and U.S. Cellular offers them the following tips to help make their Shop Local event – and their entire holiday shopping season – successful:
Create a mobile-friendly website. According to a Google study3, 76 percent of people who use their smartphones to search for something nearby visit a business within a day. Ensure that your store’s website is mobile-friendly and has all of the relevant information people want to know. Make sure your store hours are updated and accurate for the holiday season as well.
Take an integrated approach. Since shoppers likely have smartphones in hand, be sure to promote your
holiday offerings in a number of ways to increase visibility and inspire customers and prospects to action. Email blasts, social media posts, flash sales and group texts can all be communicated instantly with mobile devices.
Connect with other local shops. Partner with the coffee shop down the block to supply coffee to your customers that morning or have the restaurant next door provide wine or nibbles later in the day. Consider cross-promoting special events and offerings where each small business will benefit from the other’s promotions. Reach more potential consumers by sharing information to collective email lists and sharing each other’s social posts.
Download the Shop Local logo. Take advantage of free offerings around this event, such as signage, email templates, social media copy and other marketing materials. Spotlight your participation in this annual tradition by putting the logo on your website, social pages and in-store. You can also add specific event hashtags to social media posts to ensure you’re part of the conversation.
Offer incentives. Promote prizes, discounts or other appealing deals like free gift wrapping in multiple ways, including social media, website, email blasts and in-store. Ask customers to take photos in store and have them post to social media, tagging your store in their posts for a chance to win a prize.
Make it easy. Offering a smooth checkout experience can make a huge difference in creating loyal customers. Consider equipping your salespeople with tech tools, like square readers and iPads to speed up transactions. 12017 National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey 2Between Nov. 8-17, 2017, a total of 706 online interviews were conducted among a nationally representative sample by Consumer Insights, in partnership with Maritz CX. 3Google: How Mobile Search Connects Consumers to Stores
Tips for a Successful Small Business Saturday by U.S. Cellular
92nd Annual Dinner
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Congratulations to the 2018 award recipients and thank you to our sponsors and the staff at the
Holiday Inn for making the 92nd Annual Dinner a success.
We truly appreciate everyone who attended and all of our Chamber members for supporting the
business community every day!
2018 Chairwoman, Gail Moxley with Incoming
Chairwoman, Susan Snowden
Retiring Board Members: Kimberly Foore, Lisa
Bivens, David DeJarnett, Kelly Tanksley, &
Rick Manning; Not Pictured: Kresha Hornby,
Mike Hornby, & Joanne Wadsworth
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40 Years of Service Recognition
A very BIG THANK YOU to Susan Sanders, Office Manager, for
an incredible 40 years of dedication and service to the Chamber!
2018 Non-Profit of the Year
Berkeley Senior Services
2018 C. Leslie Golliday
Business Person of the
Year
F. Page Burdette
2018 Chamber Champion
Ruby J. Avey
2018 Small Business of the Year
Minghini’s General Contractors, Inc.
2018 Large Business of the Year
Macy’s Logistics & Operations
2018 Berkeley County
Citizen of the Year
Clint R. Hogbin
Celebrating a grand opening, remodel, or anniversary?
Contact [email protected] for information on how the Chamber can help you host a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Ribbon Cuttings
THE CROSSINGS AT MARTINSBURG
13857 APPLE HARVEST DR.
MARTINSBURG, WV
(304) 596-0783
www.thecrossingsatmartinsburg.com
GRAND OPENING!
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
1288 WINCHESTER AVE.
MARTINSBURG, WV 25405
(304) 263-4472
www.homeinstead.com/733
NEW LOCATION!
FIRST UNITED BANK & TRUST
8919 WILLIAMSPORT PIKE
FALLING WATERS, WV 25419
(304) 267-7935
www.mybank.com
REMODELED COMMUNITY OFFICE!
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Connect Berkeley wants YOU!
Members of the current Connect Berkeley group: Angela Barton - Decade50Travel - Travel Agency Tracy Burcker - Printing Impressions - Printing Angi Cornwell - Hornby Publishing - Publishing Chris Johnson/Karen Kisner - Panhandle Home Health, Inc. - Home Health Darrell Jones - SVG Commercial Cleaning - Cleaning Howard Kronthal - EXIT Success Realty - Residential Real Estate Charlie Lowery - CNB Bank - Commercial Lending Paul Napoli - Rockstar Realty - Commercial Real Estate Pam Neely - State Farm - Personal Insurance
Tina Nipe - TenthDegree Technologies - Computer Software Chris Paxson - Paxson Insurance - Commercial Insurance Tim Procita - Northwestern Mutual - Financial Planning Erica Robinson - Erica Danile Photography - Photography Eric Stenger - MVB Bank - Residential Lending Claire West - Virginia Employment Commission - Workforce Services Tricia Worden - Next Generation HR Solutions - HR Services
The group is looking to add members. Here are just a few of the categories that would work well with this
group:
Catering Computer Repair Small Business Attorney Graphic Design Marketing Office Supplies Security Systems and more!
INTERESTED?
If you are interested in being a part of Connect
Berkeley, contact Tina Combs
at 304-267-4841 or [email protected].
More information on Connect Berkeley can be found on the next
page.
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Artisan Kitchens & Countertops: 10% off any Kraftmaid Vantage Kitchen Order 50% off DuraSupreme Custom Paint Upcharge AT&T Authorized Retailer Mid-Atlantic ProTel, Inc.: 25% off any accessory Budget Blinds of Martinsburg: 40% off window treatments – commercial or residential CNB Bank: Eligible to receive $200 off residential closing costs. Must present flyer. Community Alternatives to Violence: 25% off class fees for anyone referred to intervention
classes ($250 value) Costco Wholesale (Winchester): New members eligible to receive Costco Cash Card
(redeemable in-store at Winchester location only with flyer.) Dave Ranck Consulting LLC: Free consultation (One full day=8 hours) Distinctive Touch Interiors: 50% off initial consultation fee of $650 - $325 introductory price Erica Danile Photography: 20% off photography session & order Heartland Payment Systems (Dempster): Free mobile swipe reader OR 50% off stationery Terminal (ITC220 CL) Home Helpers of the Panhandle: First Month Free for any Direct Link personal emergency response system with annual agreement The Hub: 15% off café orders Johnnies Express: $5 off $25 purchase LovelyPixels: 30% off design services - print and digital Magna-Soft, LLC: $100 off a complete water treatment system and receive a free gift just for
scheduling an appointment. New America Financial: $1000 lender credit to be used towards closing cost Northwestern Mutual (Procita): Free retirement or investment consultation ($1,200 value) Platinum Feathers Salon and Spa: 10% off any service Pro Design, LLC: 30% off design services and 50% off web hosting for the first year Serenity Day Spa & Salon: 15% off any service $65 or more excluding hair and acrylics. Offer
valid M-Th only. // NOVEMBER SPECIAL – 20% off facials $65 or more. (M-Th only) Shepherd University Martinsburg Center: 15% off in-state OR 25% off out-of-state tuition SVG Commercial Cleaning, LLC: 10% off all cleaning services Synergy Massage & Wellness, LLC: 20% off any 30, 60, or 90 minute session Transamerica: Contact Dawn Brown at 301-331-2378 for a free financial analysis. Make a referral to Dawn and receive a free gift card. (Some restrictions apply.) The Wellness Center at Berkeley Medical Center: Enrollment fee waived for The Wellness Center membership The Woods: 10% off first year of corporate membership dues at The Woods
Click here for a printable list
Send your M2M discount offer to [email protected] and we’ll add it to the list!
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Pick up your Chamber member key fob at the Chamber office,
Shepherd University Martinsburg Center, or click here to request yours.
Leadership Berkeley
The October session of Leadership Berkeley included leadership lessons focused on team
building and a presentation on Leadership By The Four Colors by Kendra DeOms, owner of Chick-fil-A. In addition to these lessons, Pam Wagoner, owner of Depot Florist, spoke to the group about her leadership journey and her work in the
community. The Positive Leadership lesson this month was on Authenticity.
Authenticity is the matchless, irreplaceable
essence that defines you. The most celebrated leaders live authentically as individuals first, using Authenticity as a source of personal strength and then infusing it into their communities to make them stronger. Authenticity is a highly potent aspect of Positive Leadership. We are compelled to trust people who know themselves. They command our respect because we know we are dealing with individuals who present themselves as they really are. We find them credible. We watch what they do and hear what they say. We realize they are not easy targets for manipulation, from us or others. We find
ourselves listening to, trusting and even being led by them. Such is the force of “Authenticity.” Almost every definition of Authenticity in leadership literature is simply “being who you really are.”
This program would not be possible without our sponsors:
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Chamber Mixers
Many thanks to WVU Medicine for hosting our October Chamber Mixer at their new Spring Mills Medical Office Building, where Chamber members and guests took advantage of the great networking opportunities and spectacular refreshments!
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2018 MIXERS
November 28* Bechdel Jewelers
December 19 Bowles Rice LLP
*This year’s November Mixer will be held on the 4th Wednesday at 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Mixers are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
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Women’s Network Mixer On Tuesday, November 13, the Women’s Network gathered for a mixer at Black Draft Distillery where guests enjoyed an evening of networking. Thanks to Glen Price for giving a tour and tasting.
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Ongoing - Various classes and programs through the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Libraries. For more information, call 304-267-8933 or visit mbcpl.org.
Ongoing - Various support groups through Berkeley Senior Services. For more information, call 304-263-8873 or www.berkeleyseniorservices.org.
Ongoing - Various classes and exhibits at Berkeley Arts Works. For more information, call 304-620-7277 or www.berkeleyartswv.org.
Ongoing - Various music events at Shepherd University. For more information, call 304-876-5555 or www.shepherd.edu/music.
Ongoing - Shepherd University Lifelong Learning classes, brown bag lunches, and tours, Visit www.shepherd.edu/lifelonglearning or contact Karen Rice at 304-876-5135.
Ongoing - Thursdays 6-7 p.m. Restorative Yoga at Touch of Grace Spa & Salt Cave. Call 304-263-3070 to register & for more information on package pricing.
Ongoing - Community Workshops presented by Daily Companions. For information, contact Daily Companions at 304-263-5008 or online at dailycompanionsinc.com.
Ongoing - Healthy Berkeley wellness programs and events. Visit www.healthyberkeleywv.com for more information.
Ongoing - Apollo Civic Theatre shows - Visit www.apollocivictheatre.org for ticket information.
November 24 - Small Business Saturday
November 27-December 5 - Doors to Christmas at Martinsburg Public Library - 101 W. King St. - More information at www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com.
November 27 - United Way of the EP’s Jingle & Mingle Vendor Fair - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Martinsburg - 301 Foxcroft Ave. - More information here.
November 30 - Martinsburg Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:00 p.m. on the Martinsburg Town Square - More information at www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com.
December 1 - Rotary Club of Martinsburg’s Breakfast with Santa - 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Martinsburg - 301 Foxcroft Ave. - $10 per person (1 yr & under - free) - Tickets in advance only - For more information, call 304-263-1488.
December 1 - Main Street Martinsburg Christmas Parade at 5:45 p.m. - Visit www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com for more information.
December 2 - South Berkeley Christmas Parade - 2:30 p.m.
December 3 - Main Street Martinsburg’s Jingle Downtown - 4:30-8:00 p.m. - $25 per person - More information at www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com.
December 7 - Blue Ridge CTC Foundation’s Merry & Bright - For more information, call 304-260-4380 x2423 or visit www.blueridgectc.edu/foundationevents
December 8 - Berkeley Community Chorus Holiday Concert 7:30pm at Calvary United Methodist Church - 220 W. Burke St. Featuring John Rutter’s Magnificat accompanied by chamber orchestra and will include secular seasonal favorites. $10 Adult, $8 Senior, children 12 & under - free
December 31 - Main Street Martinsburg’s 2nd Annual Apple Drop - Martinsburg Town Square at 4:30 p.m. - More information at www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com.
Community Events
Are you part of a community organization?
Submit your upcoming events to [email protected] to be added to the Community Calendar. Please include the date, time, location, and contact information.
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NOVEMBER
20 - Leadership Berkeley Day 22-23 - Chamber Office Close - Happy Thanksgiving! 26 - Connect Berkeley - Noon - Shepherd University Martinsburg Center - 261 Aikens Center - Information Here 28 - News @ Noon - Berkeley County Schools - “Building a Graduate Portrait” - 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Holiday Inn Martinsburg 301 Foxcroft Ave. - Register Here
28 - Chamber Mixer - 5:00-6:30 p.m. - Bechdel Jewelers 8064 Winchester Ave., Inwood - Register Here 29 - Susan’s 40 Year Anniversary Open House - 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Chamber Office - 198 Viking Way 30 - Rise & Shine Breakfast - “Shenandoah Community Health— facts and myths about your local community health center.” 7:15 - 9:00 a.m. - Holiday Inn - 301 Foxcroft Ave. - Register Here
Upcoming Chamber Events
Argos
Around the Panhandle Magazine
AT&T
Bechdel Jewelers
Berkeley County Development Authority
BCT - Bank of Charles Town
Blue Ridge Community & Technical College
Bowles Rice LLP
City National Bank
CNB Bank
First United Bank & Trust
HMS Technologies
Holiday Inn Martinsburg
Jackson Kelly, PLLC
The Journal
Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC
The Purple Iris
Shepherd University Martinsburg
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC United Bank
Valley Health
WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center
Platinum & Gold Sponsors
BB&T
Berkeley County Development Authority
FirstEnergy Corp.
Panhandle Builders & Excavating
Platinum PR
Shepherd University Martinsburg
Summit Community Bank
Valley Health
Waste Management
Silver, Bronze, & Contributing Sponsors
Annual Dinner
Corporate Cup Challenge Golf
Leadership Berkeley
Legislative Events
News @ Noon
New Teacher Breakfast
Rise & Shine Breakfast Programs
Tailgating Under the Stars Auction
Women’s Network
Sponsorship Opportunities
Chamber Program & Event Sponsors
DECEMBER
04 - Ted Talk Tuesday - Noon - Shepherd University Martinsburg Center - 261 Aikens Center - Information Here 06 - Women’s Network Workshop: The Gift of Wellness for Happier Holidays - 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. - The Purple Iris 1956 Winchester Ave. - Register Here 07 - 2019 Legislative Outlook Forum- 7:30 - 10:00 a.m. Holiday Inn - 301 Foxcroft Ave. - Register Here 10 - Connect Berkeley - Noon - Shepherd University Martinsburg Center - 261 Aikens Center - Information Here 12 - News @ Noon - 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Holiday Inn Martinsburg 301 Foxcroft Ave.
14 - Rise & Shine Breakfast - James Rumsey Technical Institute - 7:15 - 9:00 a.m. - Holiday Inn - 301 Foxcroft Ave. - Register Here 18 - Leadership Berkeley Day 19 - Chamber Mixer - 5:00-6:30 p.m. - Bowles Rice LLP 101 S. Queen St. - Register Here 21 - Women’s Network Healthy Living Group - 7:30 a.m. Comfort Inn Martinsburg - 1872 Edwin Miller Blvd. 24 - Connect Berkeley - Noon - Shepherd University Martinsburg Center - 261 Aikens Center - Information Here Dec.25-Jan.1 - Chamber Office Closed - Happy Holidays!
Check www.berkeleycounty.org for the latest information on all programs and events.
