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CHAMBER NEWS
Newsletter design and layout by Michele White graphics + marketing 540.829.5281 or [email protected]
2007 BANQUET AWARD WINNERS
Small Business Person of the YearCollis C. Jenkins, III and Family, Baby Jim's Snack Bar
Most Improved Small Business LocationW. C. Thompson's Funeral Home
CulpeperFest Award of Excellence In Memory of Corky Pettengill
Russell Lane, Culpeper County Sheriff's Department
Chairman's AwardJohn Dwyer
L.B. Henretty Memorial Outstanding Citizen AwardNancy Cannon
BANQUET SPONSORS
CFC Farm & Home CenterDavies, Barrell, Will, Lewellyn
& Edwards, PLCMulberry Condominiums, LLC
Powell Wellness Center
SPEAKER SPONSORS
BB&TDavies, Barrell, Will, Lewellyn
& Edwards, PLCMulberry Condominiums, LLC
Powell Wellness CenterRappahannock Electric
CooperativeRoberts Video and
Multimedia Services, LLCVirginia Financial Group
W. W. Burton & Co.
BAR SPONSORS
Chateau du ReauxThe Frenchman's Corner
Old House VineyardsThe State Theatre Foundation
SunTrust Mortgage
TABLE DECORATORS
Carefree Cruise & TravelCFC Farm & Home Center
Davies, Barrell, Will, Lewellyn &Edwards, PLC
Good Earth FlowersLivia's Plant Service
Michele White Graphics & MarketingMulberry Condominiums, LLC
Old House VineyardsPowell Wellness Center
Randy's FlowersWeb Weaver Web Design
Page 2 Chamber News
Culpeper Leadshare Exchange Groups
Joining together to help small business work like big business.
Commonwealth Eye CenterNational Capitol SquadronFarm Credit and Country MortgagesCulpeper RenaissanceBrown Harris Wealth ManagementElkwood CrossingSecond Bank & TrustCurvesMason Dixon Funding, Inc.Ed's Awards and EngravingEarly Times WorkshopEdward Jones InvestmentsPetersen JewelersCulpeper Literacy CouncilCroft Communications
Roberts Video & Multimedia ServicesGold's Gym
Thank You to Our 2007 Mixer Sponsors
Are you interested in learning more about yourChamber associates and having them learnabout the products and/or services you have tooffer? A Leadshare group is the perfect network-ing opportunity and we now have three groupsthat meet here at the Depot.
Wednesday, 8 AMContact Pat Baisden at 825-8628
Thursday, 8 AMContact Michele White at 829-5281
Friday, 8 AMContact Chris Williams at 571-275-8785
Please feel free to contact one of the above ifyou are interested in joining a group.
Culpeper Literacy Council NewsBy Diana Tobias
Culpeper Literacy Council hosted a Chamber ofCommerce Mixer on the 18th of October.
What a great night it was, with a wonderful turnout ofattendees! The halls, classroom and tutor rooms werepacked with Chamber Members…lots of laughing, talking,and networking going on. A huge thank you to Chamber,Staff and Board for planning of this successful event. TheStaff and Board Members of the CLC explained how muchour services are needed in the community and surround-ing areas, and how we are moving toward the future, usingtechnology and distance learning.
What is the Culpeper Literacy Council and what kind oforganization is it? As we approach our 20th year of opera-tion, the CLC, continues as a non-profit 501 c (3) organiza-tion. The purpose of the CLC is to promote, coordinate,and facilitate planning and development of literacy ser-vices. As we serve Culpeper and the surrounding commu-nities, here are some of the FREE services that we provide:We help Adults 18 years or older to improve their basic lit-eracy skills, provide one-on-one tutoring for those whowish to learn how to read, obtain a GED or learn English.The CLC has GED, English, and EL Civics Classes as well.
By the way, the CLC is in need of VOLUNTEERTUTORS….Please contact us for more information on howyou can be a volunteer for the Culpeper Literacy Council.Please help us to continue to help others climb the step-ping stone to success. We welcome you to visit our websiteat www.culpeperliteracy.com or call us at 540-825-5804.
Chamber News Page 3
CHAMBER DAY AT THE CAPITOL AND OLD DOMINION ASSEMBLY
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
“There is no better lobbyist than a voter from back home.”
Members of the Virginia Chamber and local Chambers of Commerce areinvited to spend January 23, 2008 at the State Capitol to raise the visibili-ty of the Virginia business community and reinforce our lobbying goals.
Participants will wear lapel stickers announcing their participation in“Chamber Day at the Capitol” as they make their visits to legislators,attend committee meetings and floor sessions, participate in briefings onbusiness issues and attend the “Old Dominion Assembly.”
Each local chamber is encouraged to bring a delegation of volunteer mem-bers and should make prior arrangements with their state legislators for thefollowing:
To arrange private meetings in their offices to discuss issues (talking points will be provided);
To be recognized during the floor sessions; and
To invite them to the "Old Dominion Assembly" at the Omni Richmond Hotel that evening.
Please contact Norma Dunwody at 825-8628 or [email protected] for further information and arrangements. Just mark yourcalendars now, and commit January 23 as your "Chamber Day at the Capitol"!
Sign Up Now forLegislative Conference &Breakfast
The Culpeper County Chamber ofCommerce invites you to join in acountywide Legislative Conferenceand Breakfast. The purpose of themeeting will be to allow representa-tives from organizations, agenciesand businesses to present positions tostate legislators prior to the Januarylegislative session. Delegate Ed Scottand Senator Edd Houck will partici-pate in the conference.
The Legislative Conference andBreakfast is scheduled for Friday,December 7, 2007 at the Country Clubof Culpeper. Breakfast will be servedat 7:00 A.M. and the program willbegin at 7:30 A.M. The fee for thebreakfast will be $15 per person.
Each organization will be allowedto have one representative make a 2-5minute presentation. An effort shouldbe made to direct comments to issuesappropriate for the General Assembly.A copy of the presentation will be dueto the Chamber office by Friday,November 30, 2007, so that copies canbe forwarded to the legislators.
If you have any questions regardingthe event call the Culpeper Chamberof Commerce office at 825-8628 or e-mail Norma at [email protected].
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reconstructed and we aremissing some email
addresses that we use toremind members of
upcoming Chamber events.Please take a minute to send
your address to:[email protected]
CHAMBER CASH" is the perfectholiday gift, employee bonusor incentive! Purchase certifi-cates in $10 denominationsthat may be redeemed at facevalue at any of the followingparticipating businesses:
A+ AutomotiveAccent TravelThe Cameleer Carefree Cruise & TravelCFC Farm & Home CenterChateau du ReauxClarke HardwareClevenger's Corner
Veterinary CareCopy Right, Inc.The Corner ShelfCroft CommunicationsCulpeper Animal Hospital
Culpeper County Library (Book Store)
Foti's RestaurantThe Frenchman's CornerFritz Realty, LLCIntegrity Automotive, Inc.Janal LeatherThe Jewelry Box McCoy's Family Auto GlassMedSpa of VirginiaPepperberriesPortrait Art by ElizabethRadishes & Roses
Rathuil "All Things Irish"Reigning Cats & DogsRosson & Troilo Motor Co.Shear ArtistrySwetman's Amish
Furniture & GiftsTaster's DelightTea, Lace & RosesWindmore Foundation
for the Arts
Page 4 Chamber News
Accent TravelAttoTek, Inc.
Competitive Innovations, LLCCountry Water SystemsCroft Communications
Culpeper Driving SchoolCulpeper Surgery Center
Culpeper Window & SidingEd's Awards & Engraving
Taylor E. GoreHobson Hurt
Holiday Inn Express - OrangeKemper Corp. Realtors
Lord Fairfax Community College
Morningside Farm & NurseryOld Dominion University Teletechnet
Old House VineyardsQ. B. Enterprises, Inc.
SearsSenator Edd HouckSignature Real Estate
Sound Decision DJ ServiceTea, Lace & Roses, Inc.
The Frenchman's CornerUnicorn Winery
Virginia Commonwealth TrustWestwood Homes, LLC
Celebrating the Year 2007 with many years of Chamber Membership
20 YEAR ANNIVERSARYGregory K. Dixon, OD
E. Russell Smoot & Son, Inc.Edward Jones Investments
Lane's Appliances, Inc.Rapidan Title AgencyShuman Builders, Inc.
15 YEAR ANNIVERSARYBattlefield Auto Group
Ebenezer Heights GreenhousesGrymes Memorial School
Dan G. Hazel, CPALoving & Associates
Partlow's Tree Service, Inc.Regional Adult Education
Virginia Employment CommissionW. W. Burton & Co.
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARYThe Cameleer
Epiphany Catholic SchoolIt's About Thyme
Jimni Powerwash & LandscapeMarch of Dimes
Northern Piedmont Federal Credit UnionRandstad
State Farm InsuranceUnistaff, LLC
5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Chamber News Page 5
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Page 6 Chamber News
THE CULPEPER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCETHANKS THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS OF THE
2007 "PEPPER OPEN"
$1500 DOUBLE EAGLE SPONSOR: YOUNT, HYDE & BARBOUR, P.C.
$750 EAGLE SPONSORBRAGGS CORNER INDUSTRIAL CENTRE, LLC
$550 BIRDIE SPONSORSBATTLE PARK FARMS
BB&TBLACK FOREST SIGN
BROWN HARRIS WEALTH MANAGEMENTCHANNEL 21
CULPEPER REGIONAL HOSPITALCULPEPER STAR EXPONENT
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVESCOTT JENKINS FOR SHERIFFSECOND BANK AND TRUST
VIRGINIA COMMUNITY BANKVFGI/VIRGINIA FINANCIAL GROUP
W.W. BURTON & CO.YOUNG, NICHOLAS, BRANNER & PHILLIPS, LLC
HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSBATTLEFIELD AUTO GROUP
CHRYSLER OF CULPEPER
$350 PAR SPONSORSCULPEPER TIMES
JK ENTERPRISE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LLCYATES PROPERTIES
$150 HOLE SPONSORS
THANKS ALSO TO THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED GIFTS FOR THE
PARTICIPANTS:CAREFREE CRUISE & TRAVEL
EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTSPETERSEN JEWELERS, INC.
VIRGINIA FINANCIAL GROUPYOUNT, HYDE & BARBOUR, PC
ABSOLUTE RECORDS MANAGEMENT & STORAGEBATTLEFIELD AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
BELMONT FARM DISTILLERYBEST WESTERN - CULPEPER INN
CULPEPER BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITYDAVID DUNWODY - MASON DIXON FUNDING
DELEGATE ED SCOTTDEWBERRY
EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS SERVICE, LTDGARY CLOSE FOR COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY
LOU ANN CARITHERS - RE/MAX CROSSROADSMALONEY & WARD INSURANCE
PETERSEN JEWELERSPOWELL WELLNESS CENTER
SENATOR EDD HOUCKSHANNON M. BUTLER, DDS
TRIGON DEVELOPMENT
Chamber News Page 7
GROSS DIVISION1ST PLACE-121
LOU ANN CARITHERSSCOTT SHELLENBERGERJOHN HOWERTONWIN CARITHERS
2ND PLACE-126RAY TRICARICO JR.LARRY LUCASCHARLIE PENCEBOBBY ELKINS
3RD PLACE-130ANDY WADEROGER KUBEDICK CLOREJEFF JORGENSEN
NET DIVISION1ST PLACE-88
BARRY TINGLERDAVID SAUERMATT TINGLERG. TINGLER
2ND PLACE-96GARY LEESCOTT WASKEYMARK RUDOLPHCHRIS PEARSON
3RD PLACE-96MIKE MCCLURGKAY STONEMATT MCCLURGPAULA STONE
CLOSEST TO THE PIN2 - BOB HEROLD5 - LOU ANN CARITHERS9 - RODNEY MOYER12 - MARK RUDOLPH15 - RAY STONE18 - ROBERT ELLIS
2007 "PEPPER OPEN" RESULTS
AND the winner of the$750 Shoot-Out wasMark Rudolph of Yount,Hyde & Barbour. P.C.
Page 8 Chamber News
Kathy Thornhillwww.marykay.com/kthornhill540-987-7268
Chamber News Page 9
"Chamber News"Advertising Opportunities
Advertising opportunities for Chamber Members in the"Chamber News". Official publication of the Culpeper
County Chamber of Commerce.
Ad Sizes Ad Prices8 ½ x 11 double sided $2008 ½ x 11 single sided $150½ page ad $100¼ page ad $50business card ad $25
Please contact Chamber office for exact dimensions. All ads must be
black & white, camera ready, and approved.Deadline for advertising space
for the next newsletter is January 5! Space is limited; Ads will be placed on a first
come first serve basis.
REGISTER FOR CHAMBER EVENTS!HOW TO REACH US!
Our membership is growing! Please mark yourcalendars and REGISTER EARLY for Chamberevents. It allows us to effectively prepare for theprograms to benefit our members!
Mail: Culpeper County Chamber ofCommerce109 South Commerce StreetCulpeper, VA 22701
Phone: 540-825-8628Fax: 540-825-1449E-Mail: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!
WISHING EVERYONE A
HAPPY, SAFE HOLIDAY AND THE BEST
FOR THE NEW YEAR
Page 10 Chamber News
The Choice's Temporary Plus is now operatingunder a new name, Virginia's Staffing Choice.
Dominion Construction Group has announced thatthey have been selected by Clea Investments asgeneral contractor for a project to refurbish buildingsat the end of West Main Street in Warrenton.
Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commissionrecently hired two new Regional II Planners; HarrietParcells, former Executive Director of the AmericanPassenger Rail Coalition, and Matthew Criblez, long-time planner and current Regional EnvironmentalManager with the Virginia Department ofConservation and Recreation. Cathy Zielinksi hasjoined the team as a Part-Time Project Managerresponsible for heading up the Commission'sWorkforce Affordable Housing Committee.
Terremark and its partner By-Light ProfessionalServices announced that it was awarded anindefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract by theU. S. Department of Defense to provide technologydevelopment application for new products andservices to defense and federal civilian agencies, stateand local authorities, and partner nations engaged incounter-drug and counter-narcoterrorism operations.
Culpeper Christian School is pleased to announcethe following new faculty/staff members for the '07-'08 school year: Lisa Hales (KindergartenTeacher),Lori Van Luven (Kindergarten Aide), Crystal Flynn
(1st Grade Teacher), Stephanie Utz (1st GradeTeacher), Martin Glascock (4th Grade Teacher),Regenia Frazier (6th Grade Homeroom Teacher/5th-8th Grade Math Instructor), Alicia Renner (Librarian),Dawn Peters (Physical Education Instructor), RebeccaOwings (Early Education Music Instructor) andMissie Sharp(Receptionist/Public Relations Director).
Joanne Burke of Taster's Delight would like towelcome Tori McKendree to her staff. Tori will beassisting with the expansion into the catering business.
Brown Harris Wealth Management had anothersuccessful 2nd Semi-Annual Advisory BoardMeeting. Advisory Board Members are Tom Boyd,Gary Fay, Bill Gibbs, Christina Gimbel, DianneGodfrey, Dorothy Hopkins, Dan Peacock and TonyTroilo. The staff extends thanks to them for all oftheir support and advice.
The Culpeper County Library now subscribes toReferenceUSA, an online directory that can helpyou find residential, business and physician phonelistings including reverse lookup capability. You canaccess ReferenceUSA at any research computerinside the library or by visiting the library's web siteat http://www.cclva.org and typing in your 14-digitlibrary code after clicking the ReferenceUSA link.
Congratulations to Chris and Martha Snider ontheir recent marriage! Martha is our Visitor CenterCoordinator.
Members in the News
Chamber News Page 11
Absolute Records Managementand Storage
763 Madison Road, Suite 205Culpeper, VA 22701
Bill Canavan540-219-2707
Records Storage, Management, & Shredding
Adaptive IT SolutionsP.O. Box 411
Orange, VA 22960Dave Chronister540-672-0799
Telecom and IT Consulting
AflacP.O. Box 742
Warrenton, VA 20187Thad Cardine540-419-6062
Supplemental Insurance
Brenda [email protected]
(434) 962-4985Individual Member
Cherished Child Consignment133 East Culpeper Street
Culpeper, VA 22701Beverly Eaton540-825-0855
Consignment Shop
Comcast CableCommunications
400 Westfield RoadCharlottesville, VA 22901
Nate Daugherty424-951-3774
Cable & Communications Provider
CW Financial Services401 Meadowbrook Shopping Center
Culpeper, VA 22701Chris Williams572-275-8785
Financial Planning
Dunn Brothers, Inc.11733 Eggbornsville Road
Culpeper, VA 22701Kenton Dunn540-937-5877
Homebuilding and Land Development
Kimberlie's Creative Design1108 Virginia AvenueCulpeper, VA 22701
Kimberlie Gilpin540-729-6137
Custom Silk Flora Designs
Lakescapes of Virginia, LLC225 Beachside Cove
Locust Grove, VA 22508Carlos A. Ortiz540-972-9444Landscaping
Maurice's785 Nalles Mill RoadCulpeper, VA 22701
Tracy Johnson540-827-1055
Women's Clothing
Microtel Inn & Suites885 Willis Lane
Culpeper, VA 22701540-829-0330
Tejas DesaiHotel/Accommodations
Mountain Run Title & Escrow, LLC
433 Meadowbrook Shopping CenterCulpeper, VA 22701
Dawn Cooper540-317-1021
Real Estate Settlement
Mulberry Condominiums, LLC26377 Independence Road
Unionville, VA 22567Jerry Bledsoe
540-854-4601Developer
Night Light Entertainment, Inc.210 Spicers Mill Road
Orange, VA 22960Dave McDonald540-222-2101Professional DJ
Northpoint Mortgage -Madelene Thumith
32 Waterloo StreetWarrenton, VA 20186
Madelene Thumith540-347-7338
Mortgage and Financial Company
Paradigm Investigations, Inc.P.O. Box 1954
Culpeper, VA 22701Brian Smith
540-672-7222Security/ Private Investigations
R&R Printing & Mailing74 Foothills Lane
Brightwood, VA 22715Robert Deluca540-948-5864
Printing & Mailing
Robert G. Bledsoe Bldg. Co.26377 Independence Road
Unionville, VA 22567Jerry Bledsoe
540-854-4601General Contractor
Shibuya Hoppman Corporation13129 Airpark Drive Suite 120
Elkwood, VA 22718Brenda Ambrose540-829-2564
Manufacturing/Engineering
Starkey Auto Repair, LLCP.O. Box 121
Brandy Station, VA 22714David Starkey540-727-7545
Auto Repair/Towing
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Page 12 Chamber News
Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce
109 South Commerce Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
Phone: 540.825.8628
Nov. 20 Executive Committee Meeting, 7:30 AMDepot Meeting Room
Nov. 21 & 28 Wednesday LEADSHARE, 8:00 AMDepot Meeting Room
Nov. 22 & 23 Chamber office closed
Nov. 27 Chamber Board Meeting, 7:30 AMDepot Meeting Room
Nov. 29 Thursday LEADSHARE, 8:00 AMDepot Meeting Room
Nov. 30 Friday LEADSHARE, 8:00 AMDepot Meeting Room
Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26 Wednesday LEADSHARE, 8:00 AMDepot Meeting Room
Dec. 6, 13, 20 Thursday LEADSHARE, 8:00 AMDepot Meeting Room
Dec. 6 Membership Mixer, 5:30 - 7:30 PMGold's Gym
Dec. 7 Legislative Conference & Breakfast, 7:00 AMCountry Club of Culpeper
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 Friday LEADSHARE, 8:00 AMDepot Meeting Room
Dec. 24, 25, 31 Chamber office closed
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