Fall - Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
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Fall - Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
2879 HRCC_A 11/30/12 4:11 PM Page 1 Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce CHAMBER CORNER Fall 2012 Welcome New Members Join us in welcoming these new Chamber members. For the most current member directory, visit www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com Cherrelle Artis serves as Coordinator for LEAD Hampton Roads, the Chamber’s leadership program. She is a Hampton Roads native and graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a Minor in Psychology. Jason Sparrow was hired in August as a part-time Accounting Assistant. Jason is a life-long resident of Hampton Roads. When he is not working, Jason is pursuing a Business Degree at Tidewater Community College in Norfolk. Anniversaries Congratulations to the following businesses that celebrated milestone membership anniversaries from August-October 2012. 45 YEARS 10 YEARS IMS Environmental Services, Inc. BLACKHAWK! Farmers Bank Liskey & Sons Printing Ted Constant Convocation Center Troy University-Global Campus 25 YEARS Wartsila Defense, Inc. 20 YEARS Antech Systems, Inc. Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Capital Group Companies/The Home of American Funds Dale Carnegie Training/Wade Powell & Assoc., Inc. Solutrix, LLC 15 YEARS AppleOne Employment Service Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School Chrysler Museum of Art Eagle Paper Int’l, Inc. KITCO Fiber Optics Pioneer Services A Division of Mid Country Bank ProSource Woolpert, Inc. 5 YEARS Cameron Chemicals Inc. DeVry University & Keller Graduate School Goodwill of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia Great Bridge International, LLC Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center/Brighton Behavioral Health Center HomePro Pest Control Ocean Tumblers, Inc. Precise Machine & Fabrication The Rack Law Firm, P.C. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Western Overseas Corporation SEPTEMBER 56th Street Development 80/20 Burger Bar Action Logistics Alive Chiropractic Anderson Flooring Archadia Home Care Area Equipment Rental & Sales Astro Pak Corporation Atlantic Lift Systems Azalea Inn Restaurant Back East Landscaping Beach Design Group Inc. Beach Works Construction Inc. Bear in Mind Strategies, LLC Beaufort, LLC Beltone Audiology & Hearing Aid Ctr. Beverly L. Jones, CPA, PC BrightStar Healthcare Brothers Pizza Burroge Construction LLC C V International, Inc. Cafe Stella Carlson Technical Consulting, LLC CFBLYDEN ENTERPRISES, LLC Chesapeake Bay Catering Childrens Health Associates Ciniva Webworks - VNM Group Coastal Convenience Store Group Coleman American Moving Services Comcast Spectacor Commonwealth Employee Benefit Solutions You can travel the world with the Hampton Roads Chamber, which hosts annual international trips to amazing locations for great prices. Air travel, accommodations, meals and sightseeing are planned for you, allowing you to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Travel to Ireland in March 2013 or China in October 2013. For more information, call 757-664-2501 or visit HamptonRoadsChamber.com/Ireland or HamptonRoadsChamber.com/China. Did you Know? Labels Unlimited Lar-Jac Corp. Law Offices of David A Greer PLC Legal Resources of Virginia, Inc. Legal Shield-Mary Glynn Fisher & Associates Lillibridge Healthcare Svcs Lineage Logistics Live Nation LSI Laser Specialties Inc. Lucy V. Dierks, Artist Lyric Opera Virginia Marathon Development Group, Inc. Mark's Electric Max Muscle (The Wright Stuff, Inc.) McAllister & Quinn MedVirginia Melissa Harwood State Farm Metroscoot, LLC Mid Atlantic Dermatology Center, P.C. Mid-Atlantic Building Monster Clean The Morgan Real Estate Group Mosquito Squad MTC Schaffner Nerium by Brenda Hudgins Norfolk Tug Co. Inc. NYR Organic Ocean View Fishing Pier LLC Ohana Art Studio Old Point Mortgage Group The Original Health Hero Coins Osmundson & Assoc. Cost Consultants Inc. Otto Design Over The Edge Remediations, LLC The Pancake House Paramount Industrial Companies Inc Pennacook Peppers Plant Factory Interiors, Inc. – Mr. Greenjeans Primm & Company Priority Plumbing Inc. R.G. Electric Co. Rainbow International RAMPS Across America, Inc. Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. RCM Properties Regus Restore Rehabilitation Rich Fisher Construction, Inc. Richard Muldez Photography Roth Doner Jackson, PLC Rouse-Sirine Associates, Ltd. S & N Communications, Inc. Scott & Associates Scott B. Konikoff, Esquire PLLC Skanska USA Civil Southeast The Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt Bar - Sam’s Drive Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro South Bay Industries, Inc. South Norfolk Trucking Inc. Southeast Connections, LLC Southeast Tissue Alliance Spectrum Puppets SpenCo LP Sphinx Builders Stephen Heretick Team Health Terri Thompson/State Farm Insurance Companies Thomas Edison State College Tidewater Lock & Key Tidewater Mortgage Services, Inc Together MD Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry The Travel Outlet of Virginia Turf & Garden Div. of Todd Farm Equip. Turpin’s Florist United States Infrastructure Corporation Urban Renaissance Vail Automotive Virginia Asset Management Virginia Floorcrafters VooDoo Rhino, LTD Walker & Laberge Co. Inc. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. Wilsondale Apartments Park Properties Women in Defense Greater Hampton Roads Word in Seasons Ministries Works Progress Design World Class Travel WSKY-TV Channel 4 Your Chamber Connection OCTOBER 3 Waves Media Accredited Solar All Bright Construction, LLC April Stilwell Independent Consultant/The Pampered Chef Atlantic Bay Mortgage Bridges Real Estate Acquistions, LLC Brooks Brothers Car Struction, Inc Chesapeake Bay Academy Chesapeake Cooler Company Circulatory Center Dunkin Donuts (Eagle Nest Pt., Va Beach) East Coast Paddleboards Freedom Mechanical The Henri Ellis Team Hit Play Management InterExchange, Inc King Tiger Martial Arts Kirkland’s (Hilltop) Legal Shield – Sharon D. Holliday Love of Scents M & L Care Marketing Werks Millennium Medical Billing, Inc Oliology Palm Purpose Pathways to Life Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant Power Mechanical, Inc Pursonal Hang Ups Rhonnda Claiborne – Keller Williams Elite Realtors Richard Calderon – Rose and Womble SARA Entertainment/SARA Performing Arts Studio Senior Advocate Vanwin Coatings of Va., LLC Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation The Whitlock Group XDIN, Inc Thanks To Our Strategic Partners For more information about being a Strategic Partner, contact the membership department at 757-664-2504. CONNECT WITH THE CHAMBER ON THE WEB facebook.com/ Chamber757 twitter.com/ Chamber757 Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce • 500 East Main Street • Suite 700 • Norfolk, VA 23510 linkedin.com Group-Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce youtube.com/ hamptonroads chamber HOW TO CONTACT US OFFICERS: Deborah K. Stearns, CPM, SIOR, CHAIR Michael M. Dudley, TREASURER Jack Hornbeck, CCE, PRESIDENT & CEO Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce CONTACT (USPS 380770) is published quarterly by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, 500 East Main Street, Suite 700, Norfolk, VA 23510. Periodical postage paid at Norfolk, VA POSTMASTER. Postmaster send address changes to Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, 500 East Main Street, Suite 700, Norfolk, VA 23510. DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Sandy Sekeet 757-664-2530 Sarah M. Lampert 757-664-2503 Lisa Jones 757-664-2531 MAIN NUMBER 757-622-2312 Scan this QR code with your mobile device to visit the Chamber’s website Visit us at: www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com THE HAMPTON ROADS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(6) MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. Fall 2012 U.S. Secretary of Defense Speaks at “State of the Military” .S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta Senator Warner stated that, “Regardless and Senator Mark Warner spoke to of who is elected, we are going to have to more than 500 business professionals, face our issues. We all share responsibility community leaders, and elected officials on how we got into the 16 trillion dollar from Hampton Roads at the Chamber’s debt.” Secretary Panetta concurred, saying, “State of the Military” forum on October “The United States is in many ways at a 19 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. The turning point after a decade of war. I forum sought to explore defense strategy, know too well the decisions we make in current and future Department of Defense Washington have a real and lasting impact spending, and the economic impact of the on communities.” federal presence in Hampton Roads. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta addresses the crowd as Senator Panetta warned of the threat of defense Panetta acknowledged that changes are U.S. Mark Warner looks on reductions because of automatic budget coming, but assured Hampton Roads cuts of $1 trillion over 10 years that are set to start in January. business and military leaders that, even with Pentagon spending Half the reductions, known as sequestration, would be in defense and cutbacks, the region will continue to play a major role in the nation’s half in discretionary domestic programs. defense strategy. Senator Warner and Secretary Panetta agreed that the Hampton Panetta said, “Simply put, this region houses perhaps the greatest Roads community’s support for the military is critical for national concentration of military might in the world. And support offered by this security. “I want to do everything that I can to keep this community community to our service members, veterans and their families is an strong with the military. It is essential to keep our nation strong,” incredibly important part of what makes this area the strategic national said Panetta. asset that it is.” U Chamber Announces its 2013 Leadership t the September 26 Board of Directors meeting, the following individuals were elected as the Chamber’s 2013 officers. These leaders took office at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting of the Membership on December 5. The Chamber thanks its 2013 officers for their commitment to serve. A Chair Deborah K. Stearns, CPM, SIOR, is Senior Vice President at Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate. Deborah’s experience includes office property sales and leasing, commercial development, mergers and acquisitions, and operational management. Stearns is focused on brokerage and business development. Stearns is active in the community and serves on the Board of several regional organizations, including the Hampton Roads Partnership and the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance. In 2011, Deborah served as the Chamber’s Treasurer. In April 2012, Deborah was elected Chair of the Chamber, replacing Maurice Jones, who relinquished his duties in order to become Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Also serving as members of the 2013 Executive Committee: Vice Chair, At Large Steve Romine LeClair Ryan Vice Chair, At Large President and CEO Thomas Winborne Jack Hornbeck, CCE Clark Nexsen, Architecture & Engineering Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Chair, Chesapeake Division Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Patrick Reynolds Michael Fowler Ashby Development, LLC Merrill Lynch Chair, Norfolk Division Chair, Hampton Roads Political Action Committee Grey Persons Military Newspapers of Virginia W.S. “Shep” Miller, III KITCO Fiber Optics Michael M. Dudley is President and CEO of Optima Health Plan and a Senior Vice President of Sentara Healthcare. Optima Health Plan is the health plan division of Sentara Healthcare. Serving 450,000 members in Virginia, Optima Health Plan provider network consists of nearly 20,000 physicians and 92 hospitals. Prior to joining Sentara in 1996, Michael served as President of Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company, President of the Northeast Region of Kaiser Permanente in Hartford Connecticut, and President of Kaiser’s Vallejo Medical Center in California. He completed Stanford University’s executive management program and is a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives. Michael serves as a Director on the Boards of America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) – the nation’s principal association of health plans and insurance companies, and the Virginia Association of Health Plans. He has served the Hampton Roads Chamber as Vice Chair of the Marketing & Communications Committee and Co-Chair of the Sustainable Resources Campaign. In 2012, Michael served as the Chamber’s Treasurer. Treasurer Susan Blackman is a partner at Willcox & Savage, P.C., practicing employment law and business immigration law. She helps employers solve workplace issues including medical accommodation, discrimination and matters involving employees’ rights. She represents employers in court proceedings and before the EEOC, Dept. of Labor, and U.S. immigration agencies. She obtains visas and green cards for foreign employees and advises clients about U.S. employment and immigration laws. Susan is in The Best Lawyers in America for both immigration law and employment law. Richmond Magazine named her as one of the “Top 25 Women Attorneys in Virginia,” and she was the only Hampton Roads lawyer recognized by Benchmark Litigation as among the top 250 women litigators in the country. Susan is a past Chair of the Chamber’s Virginia Beach Division and has served on the Chamber’s Regional Board of Directors since 2007. Vice Chair, Leadership Programs NASSCO-Earl Industries Jeffrey Ainslie Chair, Suffolk Division Ainslie Group Bettie Cuddyer Sentara Obici Occupational Medicine Vice Chair, Membership & Communications Chair, Virginia Beach Division Shepelle Watkins-White Cathie France ShepelleWatkinsWhite Consulting and Law, PLLC Commonwealth of Virginia General Counsel Vice Chair, Small Business Hugh L. Patterson, Esq. Jeff Richardson Willcox & Savage, PC Beach Commercial Finance Vice Chair, Sports John W. Wilson WBR Insurance Agency LLC Co-Chair, Sustainable Resources Campaign Susan Archer Old Dominion Steel & Container Co. Inc. Co-Chair, Sustainable Resources Campaign Joe Thomas Individuals elected to serve as members of the Chamber’s Regional Board of Directors beginning in December 2012: Clyde Clark Wells Fargo Dawn Glynn GEICO TowneBank Vice Chair, At Large Shira Itzak Dr. Tony Atwater Norfolk State University Vice Chair, At Large Deborah Butler Remedy Intelligent Staffing Services Tim Peters Norfolk Sheraton Waterside Hotel Norfolk Southern Corp. Wade Powell Vice Chair, At Large Wade Powell and Assocs./Dale Carnegie David Durham StellarOne Bank James Sherwood Bon Secours Virginia Health System Vice Chair, At Large Jodi Gidley Judy Swystun Virginia Natural Gas, Inc. Hampton Roads Transportation Vice Chair, At Large David Mele The Virginian-Pilot/Pilot Media fter 25 years with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO Jack Hornbeck, CCE, announced his plans to retire from the Chamber on September 30, 2013. A Chamber Board Chair Deborah Stearns, said, “It has been my pleasure to know and work with Jack Hornbeck, CCE Jack for nearly 25 years.” She added, “While there have been many changes in the local business community during Jack’s time as President & CEO of the Hampton Roads Chamber, he has not changed his commitment and enthusiasm for the job. I believe Jack’s greatest accomplishments are the Chamber’s excellent reputation as a leading organization in the region, its solid financial position and building a cohesive staff.” Susan Blackman, a partner with Willcox & Savage and the Chamber’s 2013 Treasurer, has agreed to lead the Search Committee. Members of the committee will be appointed in early 2013. Hornbeck said, “It has been an honor to have served the Hampton Roads Chamber and my good fortune to have worked with outstanding community leaders.” He added, “I am proud of the important role the Chamber has played in the development of our region and the Commonwealth through such programs as ChamberSolutions, the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads Sports Commission, LEAD Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, and Opportunity, Inc.” A 39-year Chamber of Commerce professional, Hornbeck has served Chambers in Middletown, New York; East Hartford, Connecticut; Pensacola, Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia. From 1978-1980, he served on the staff of the Norfolk Chamber. Hornbeck and his wife Janice plan to remain in Norfolk and continue to be involved in the region. Chair, Portsmouth Division Missy Thomas Chair-Elect Chamber’s President & CEO Announces Retirement Courtesy of Erin Clark, E-n-E Photography Ashley McDaniel joined the Chamber in September as part-time Communications Coordinator. Prior to working at the Chamber, Ashley was an editor with BeliefNet and a Coordinator/Producer for CNN in Washington, D.C. She graduated from Appalachian State with a BS in Broadcasting and Advertising. 360IT Partners 5LINX AAPEX Driving School Aerophoto America American Insulation Service ATC Associates, Inc. Bankers Insurance LLC Charter Communications Conquering QuickBooks, Inc. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Virginia Chapter DestinationXL Genesis Cabling Services, Inc. Greg Garrett Realty.com Heather Platz Home Instead Senior Care InMotion Hosting MedAlliesWorld Lifeline Foundation Microtech Staffing Group of Virginia New Balance Virginia Beach OfficeMax Pain Management & Orthopedics Center Papyrus Financial LLC ReavesColey PLLC SAIC Science Applications International VA Beach Sears Group, Inc. Signs By Tomorrow Social Wireless, LLC Tidal Construction, Inc. Triquetra Technologies, Inc. Unity Renaissance Church Uno Chicago Grill Wendy's (N. Military Hwy., Norfolk) Wendy's (Cleveland St., Va Beach) Consolidated Logistics Center The Cooper Law Firm, P.C. Corman Construction Creative Travel Cresent Consulting Crossroads Windows and Trim D&M Concrete Construction D. Dyckman Construction Dasco Companies Davis Boat Works Davis Professional Services Dockside Inn & Seafood Marina Dominion Realty Advisors, Inc Dresser-Rand Co. Driver Contractors, Inc. Duraline The Dwelling Place Econo Lodge On the Ocean Elephant Trunk Design Elizabeth River Lawn & Landscaping Envoy of Thornton Hall Equity Development Corporation Essential Services and Energy Broker/Commercial and Residential Evofit Exchange USA dba Executive Pathway Transportation/Park Avenue Limousines Facilities Bullpen FASTSIGNS of Chesapeake Fire & Vine Woodfire Cuisine First Colonial Eye Center First Command Financial PlanningRick Amelon First Potomac Realty Trust Five Rings Financial - Fisher. Brinkman & Williams Freewater Technologies Froggies Gary Allen Hair And Skin Care Centre Gayle’s Wigs ’N’ Things General Management Solutions, Inc. Global Wind LLC Greener by Led Guardian Realty Management Hampton Roads Promotional Products Hawaiian Style Enterprise Hazelwood’s Gift Shop Healthgroup West Henry Peddle, Inc. Heritage Capital Group, LLC HKS Architects Hotel and Club Associates, Inc. Hug-A-Bug Independent Lighting Corp. Interior Power Contracting Janaf Shopping Yard Jane P. Batten JCVB LLC dba Anago of Virginia Beach Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches (Granby St., Norfolk) John Westbrook Jolene Dee Graphic Design Joy4Life LLC The Kane Company KGS Development Koizilla Monster Ponds Konikoff Family Dentistry KoSama Complete Body Transformation Kudzu Health & Safety, LLC La Herradura, Inc. Courtesy of Erin Kirk-Cuomo Marianne Collins joined the Chamber in August as Membership Coordinator. She is a native of Newark, New Jersey. Marianne graduated from Norfolk State University with a BS in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management. Prior to the Chamber, Marianne worked for Marriott, Hilton and Holiday Inn Hotels in a variety of management positions. AUGUST Save the Date HAMPTON ROADS BUSINESS BRIEF: Climbing Down from the Fiscal Cliff Wednesday, January 9 from 8:00-9:30am The Founders Inn & Spa Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon “Leadership & Working Smart: Leveraging Human Connection in a Distracted Workplace” Thursday, January 31 from 12-1:30pm Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Norfolk Hotel and Conference Centter NORFOLK Friday, February 8 at noon Norfolk Waterside Marriott VIRGINIA BEACH Thursday, March 14 at noon Virginia Beach Convention Center CHESAPEAKE Thursday, March 28 at noon Chesapeake Conference Center PORTSMOUTH Wednesday, April 13 at noon Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center SUFFOLK Tuesday, May 7 at noon Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center For a listing of all Chamber events, Visit Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com 2879 HRCC_A 11/30/12 4:11 PM Page 2 Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Providing Access to Political Leaders (pictured from left) Deborah Stearns (Harvey Lindsay), Chair of the Chamber; Gary McCollum, Cox Communications; Congressman Robert Wittman; Congressman Bobby Scott; Congressman Scott Rigell; Congressman Randy Forbes; Shep Miller (KITCO Fiber Optics), Chair of the Hampton Roads Business Political Action Committee; and Jack Hornbeck, President & CEO of the Chamber early 200 attended the Chamber’s U.S. Congressional Issues Luncheon on September 26 in Norfolk. Each congressman addressed the crowd touching on topics such as the national budget, military, education and health care. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions. N George Allen Tim Kaine n October 19, Governors George Allen and Tim Kaine participated in the Chamber’s Senatorial Luncheon Forum held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Each candidate spoke separately to the more than 325 business and community leaders in attendance. Submitted questions were asked of the candidates. David Alan, WVEC-TV 13 news anchor, emceed the event. O (pictured from left) George Faatz, Manager of State and Local Government Affairs, Virginia Natural Gas; Chesapeake City Mayor Alan Krasnoff; Deborah Stearns (Harvey Lindsay), Chair of the Chamber; Delegate Lionell Spruill; and Christen Faatz, representative for Senator Jeff McWaters early 100 people filled the Town Center City Club in Virginia Beach during the Chamber’s 9th Annual Legislative Reception on October 24. Chamber members mingled with more than 30 of the region’s legislators and elected officials. This evening reception is one of the single largest gatherings of local, state and federal legislators in Hampton Roads. N More than 750 Attend the 13th Annual State of the Region Address Dr. James Koch presents the 13th Annual State of the Region address eynote speaker Dr. James V. Koch, spoke to more than 750 business professionals, community leaders, and elected officials from Hampton Roads at the 13th Annual State of the Region Address on October 2, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. The event, produced by LEAD Hampton Roads, a program of the Chamber, showcased the area's premier review of the region's economic strengths, challenges and inter-relationships. Dr. James V. Koch, president emeritus and professor of economics at Old Dominion University, presented the address based on the annual report produced by the Regional Studies Institute at Old Dominion University. All 13 of the State of the Region reports may be found at www.odu.edu/forecasting. K Fall 2012 Chamber Volunteers Bring in 154 New Members & Celebrate at Monster Mega Mixer James Sherwood (Bon Secours Virginia Health System) brought in eight new members, the most of any individual, earning Sherwood the “Big Dawg” award. Susan Blackman’s (Willcox & Savage) purple team, which finished second, brought in $11,257 and 27 new members. During the celebration event, Blackman earned the “Godmuddah” award. rom September 18-20, the Chamber held a membership drive, bringing together nearly 300 Chamber members who volunteered their time to work against the clock and against each other to sign up new chamber members and create a greater awareness of the important role the chamber plays in the business community. The three-day effort brought in 154 new Chamber members and generated more than $67,000! Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Celebrating and Honoring Volunteerism Fall 2012 Networking and Fun at Sand Kickball Tournament and Golf Outing n September 28, nearly 150 golfers enjoyed a day at Sleepy Hole Golf Course in Suffolk at the annual Hampton Roads Golf Outing. This year’s event was hosted by the Chamber and the Hampton Roads Sports Commission. Guests enjoyed lunch in the renovated Obici House, followed by a sunny afternoon of golf and networking. Winning teams include: First place in the first flight was the team of Suffolk Insurance, the Elizabeth River Crossings team finished first in the second flight and Knowledge Information Solutions team came in on top in the third flight. O n September 25, the Hampton Roads Chamber held its Hampton Roads Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at the Marriott Chesapeake. This annual event brought together more than 125 business leaders and elected officials from the region to honor volunteers and promote volunteerism in the Hampton Roads region. During the luncheon, several outstanding volunteers received awards for their accomplishments and contributions. O F Sylvia Haines, Senior Vice President of Organizational Development for the Chamber, said, “The Chamber thanks all of the dedicated and hard working volunteers who called on their contacts and ‘sold’ the Chamber’s benefits. Bringing in this many new members in such a short amount of time is a tremendous accomplishment. We are thrilled with the outcome and know that adding these new members will help strengthen our Chamber.” The Chamber partnered with national organization Your Chamber Connection (YCC) to conduct this high energy, out of the box membership event. Motivated by YCC’s Jimmy Cusano, teams volunteered in shifts at the Chamber’s office on September 18 and 19. The event wrapped up on September 20 and a final celebration party for the volunteers took place that evening at Dominion Towers. The black team, chaired by Neal Crawford (Monarch Bank), finished in first, bringing in 26 new member businesses and generating $11,828. At the Monster Mega Mixer & Business Showcase, more than 400 attendees networked and visited more than 100 exhibitor tables Most of the 154 new member businesses which came through in the membership drive, were introduced at the Chamber’s “Monster Mega Mixer & Business Showcase” held on October 30 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. More than 400 people attended the networking event, which included more than 100 of the Chamber’s newest members displaying exhibit booths featuring products and services. Guests enjoyed networking while listening to music provided by Astro DJ and dining on amazing food compliments of Distinctive Gourmet. Mandalyn Putnam of ZZ Servers, dressed as a time traveler, was awarded first place in the Halloween costume contest. First place prize for the best decorated booth went to Monarch Bank. Terry from Oliology, said, “It’s great to be a new member of the Chamber. We are glad to be here, and this is a great event.” Another exhibitor, Steve of Turf & Garden, added, “We are new to the Chamber and this is our first event. We love it.” n September 14, the Chamber and the Hampton Roads Sports Commission hosted an inaugural Sand Kickball Tournament. The event, the first of its kind in the region, was held on the beach in front of the Ocean View Fishing Pier. Nearly 150 players on 12 teams from non-profit organizations, small, mid-size and large corporations competed in a high energy, double elimination recreational sand kickball tournament. Participants enjoyed fun and competition, as well as snacks, drinks, and live entertainment by local rock band Seven Ten Oil. The event concluded with an awards presentation and networking on the upper deck of the Ocean View Fishing Pier. The Sheraton Waterside Norfolk team (pictured) took home the first place “Grand Sand Kickers” trophy. Second place went to The Up Center, and the Chartway Federal Credit Union team finished third. O (pictured from left) Dawn Glynn of TowneBank Chesapeake (Suffolk Division Leadership Award Winner); Jennifer Smith of Bon Secours (Portsmouth Division Leadership Award Winner); Darleen Mastin of Optima Health (Virginia Beach Division Leadership Award Winner), Roland Davis of Sajomach Business Services, Inc. (Chesapeake Division Leadership Award Winner); RPC Tracy Agyeman of the US Navy (Norfolk Division Leadership Award Winner); and Judith Scott of Portfolio Recovery Associates (Marian P. Whitehurst Women in Leadership Award Winner) he Chamber’s 2012 Military Citizen of the Year Luncheon was held on October 12, in conjunction with Fleet Week. Nearly 250 attended the luncheon at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, to observe the annual Samuel T. Northern Military Citizen of the Year Award (MCOY), presented to the enlisted military individual whose personal and public contributions have had the most positive effect on the Hampton Roads community. This year, 29 men and women were nominated for the prestigious award. Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown, Public Affairs Officer, USS ARLINGTON (LPD 24), was named the 2012 Military Citizen of the Year. Brown has dedicated (pictured from left) Rear Admiral Tim Alexander; hundreds of volunteer hours to Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Eric the Hampton Roads community. Brown; and City of Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim In 2011, he volunteered with the United Service Organizations (USO) of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia’s Center at Norfolk International Airport, Nauticus, and Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads. Rear Admiral Byron “Jake” Tobin, USN (Ret.) was the keynote speaker. T TRUSTEE PROFILE The Founders Inn and Spa honors the nation’s proud heritage while looking to the future. The Founders Inn and Spa’s name comes from the Founding Fathers who drafted the Constitution in 1787. The resort features captivating Grand Georgian architecture. Art and antiques, including Sascha Hemmann noteworthy period furnishings, adorn General Manager the property. Guests experience the intimate hospitality of a country inn, outstanding recreational amenities, as well as technologically superior conference space. Whether for a getaway, corporate meeting or a romantic wedding in Colonial gardens, they offer a luxurious atmosphere in a relaxing setting. The Founders Inn is managed by Capella Hotel Group. Capella Hotel Group was founded by Horst Schulze, former president and Chief Operating Officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, along with several former Ritz-Carlton executives to create and operate hotels in distinctive markets. The principals of the company leverage unparalleled hospitality experience and a diverse track record of operating worldclass hotels and resorts. The group’s mission is to create value through superior service at distinctive properties and conference centers in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world. With the launch of two top-tier international hotel brands - Capella Hotels and Resorts and Solís Hotels & Resorts, The Capella Hotel Group has redefined the standards of luxury on a global scale, combining a new sense of luxury with superior customer service and distinctive design. AMBASSADOR OF THE QUARTER (pictured from left) The Harvey Lindsay team of Andrea Bear; Nancy Howard; Deborah Stearns, Chamber Chair; and Suzanne Purwear New York Times Best-Selling Author Discusses Private Life of Queen Elizabeth Congratulations to Mary Holt whose dedication and volunteer efforts for the Chamber have earned her the title of Ambassador of the Quarter. Mary began volunteering with the chamber in October 2011. MARY HOLT Life Coach All Things Possible Life Coaching Services When asked how she felt about being named the Ambassador of the Quarter, Mary responded, “I was very happy and shocked. You always wonder ‘Am I doing enough,’ ‘Am I doing all that I can?’. I love being part of this organization.” Mary’s positive attitude, strong commitment, and many contributions to the Chamber and its members, make her an excellent Chamber Ambassador. She volunteers at countless Chamber events and contacts new Chamber members to welcome them and be sure they’re aware of the benefits of membership. The Ambassador Committee is a diverse group of 15 volunteers who are dedicated to making a difference in the Chamber and the community. Ambassadors are liaisons between the Chamber and new and existing members. For more information about the Committee, call 757-664-2504. (from left) Sally Bedell Smith and Barbara Ciara n September 21, the Chamber held its fourth Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel and Conference Center. Sally Bedell Smith, a best-selling author of six biographies including, “Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch,” spoke openly about Queen Elizabeth and her experiences as a modern monarch. In a dialogue format, WTKR NewsChannel 3 anchor, Barbara Ciara, interviewed Smith about the personal and private life of Queen Elizabeth. Smith said, “She is consistently modernizing the monarchy”. Smith also spoke about the Queen’s legendary personality, “She has the greatest sense of humor and really is quite remarkably open-minded.“ Smith enjoyed getting to know the Queen not only as a monarch but as a person stating, “It was great that I got to know her behind closed doors. There is an earthiness about her that people really don’t see.” O Commitment to Print Offffset Excellence Vaariable Data Printing Custom Finishing & Bindery Waarehousing & Fulfillment Print & Mail Solutions 1048 048 West e 27th Street Norfolk, Virginia 23517 757-622-5793 www w..teagle-little.com Find us on Facebook 2879 HRCC_A 11/30/12 4:11 PM Page 2 Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Providing Access to Political Leaders (pictured from left) Deborah Stearns (Harvey Lindsay), Chair of the Chamber; Gary McCollum, Cox Communications; Congressman Robert Wittman; Congressman Bobby Scott; Congressman Scott Rigell; Congressman Randy Forbes; Shep Miller (KITCO Fiber Optics), Chair of the Hampton Roads Business Political Action Committee; and Jack Hornbeck, President & CEO of the Chamber early 200 attended the Chamber’s U.S. Congressional Issues Luncheon on September 26 in Norfolk. Each congressman addressed the crowd touching on topics such as the national budget, military, education and health care. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions. N George Allen Tim Kaine n October 19, Governors George Allen and Tim Kaine participated in the Chamber’s Senatorial Luncheon Forum held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Each candidate spoke separately to the more than 325 business and community leaders in attendance. Submitted questions were asked of the candidates. David Alan, WVEC-TV 13 news anchor, emceed the event. O (pictured from left) George Faatz, Manager of State and Local Government Affairs, Virginia Natural Gas; Chesapeake City Mayor Alan Krasnoff; Deborah Stearns (Harvey Lindsay), Chair of the Chamber; Delegate Lionell Spruill; and Christen Faatz, representative for Senator Jeff McWaters early 100 people filled the Town Center City Club in Virginia Beach during the Chamber’s 9th Annual Legislative Reception on October 24. Chamber members mingled with more than 30 of the region’s legislators and elected officials. This evening reception is one of the single largest gatherings of local, state and federal legislators in Hampton Roads. N More than 750 Attend the 13th Annual State of the Region Address Dr. James Koch presents the 13th Annual State of the Region address eynote speaker Dr. James V. Koch, spoke to more than 750 business professionals, community leaders, and elected officials from Hampton Roads at the 13th Annual State of the Region Address on October 2, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. The event, produced by LEAD Hampton Roads, a program of the Chamber, showcased the area's premier review of the region's economic strengths, challenges and inter-relationships. Dr. James V. Koch, president emeritus and professor of economics at Old Dominion University, presented the address based on the annual report produced by the Regional Studies Institute at Old Dominion University. All 13 of the State of the Region reports may be found at www.odu.edu/forecasting. K Fall 2012 Chamber Volunteers Bring in 154 New Members & Celebrate at Monster Mega Mixer James Sherwood (Bon Secours Virginia Health System) brought in eight new members, the most of any individual, earning Sherwood the “Big Dawg” award. Susan Blackman’s (Willcox & Savage) purple team, which finished second, brought in $11,257 and 27 new members. During the celebration event, Blackman earned the “Godmuddah” award. rom September 18-20, the Chamber held a membership drive, bringing together nearly 300 Chamber members who volunteered their time to work against the clock and against each other to sign up new chamber members and create a greater awareness of the important role the chamber plays in the business community. The three-day effort brought in 154 new Chamber members and generated more than $67,000! Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Celebrating and Honoring Volunteerism Fall 2012 Networking and Fun at Sand Kickball Tournament and Golf Outing n September 28, nearly 150 golfers enjoyed a day at Sleepy Hole Golf Course in Suffolk at the annual Hampton Roads Golf Outing. This year’s event was hosted by the Chamber and the Hampton Roads Sports Commission. Guests enjoyed lunch in the renovated Obici House, followed by a sunny afternoon of golf and networking. Winning teams include: First place in the first flight was the team of Suffolk Insurance, the Elizabeth River Crossings team finished first in the second flight and Knowledge Information Solutions team came in on top in the third flight. O n September 25, the Hampton Roads Chamber held its Hampton Roads Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at the Marriott Chesapeake. This annual event brought together more than 125 business leaders and elected officials from the region to honor volunteers and promote volunteerism in the Hampton Roads region. During the luncheon, several outstanding volunteers received awards for their accomplishments and contributions. O F Sylvia Haines, Senior Vice President of Organizational Development for the Chamber, said, “The Chamber thanks all of the dedicated and hard working volunteers who called on their contacts and ‘sold’ the Chamber’s benefits. Bringing in this many new members in such a short amount of time is a tremendous accomplishment. We are thrilled with the outcome and know that adding these new members will help strengthen our Chamber.” The Chamber partnered with national organization Your Chamber Connection (YCC) to conduct this high energy, out of the box membership event. Motivated by YCC’s Jimmy Cusano, teams volunteered in shifts at the Chamber’s office on September 18 and 19. The event wrapped up on September 20 and a final celebration party for the volunteers took place that evening at Dominion Towers. The black team, chaired by Neal Crawford (Monarch Bank), finished in first, bringing in 26 new member businesses and generating $11,828. At the Monster Mega Mixer & Business Showcase, more than 400 attendees networked and visited more than 100 exhibitor tables Most of the 154 new member businesses which came through in the membership drive, were introduced at the Chamber’s “Monster Mega Mixer & Business Showcase” held on October 30 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. More than 400 people attended the networking event, which included more than 100 of the Chamber’s newest members displaying exhibit booths featuring products and services. Guests enjoyed networking while listening to music provided by Astro DJ and dining on amazing food compliments of Distinctive Gourmet. Mandalyn Putnam of ZZ Servers, dressed as a time traveler, was awarded first place in the Halloween costume contest. First place prize for the best decorated booth went to Monarch Bank. Terry from Oliology, said, “It’s great to be a new member of the Chamber. We are glad to be here, and this is a great event.” Another exhibitor, Steve of Turf & Garden, added, “We are new to the Chamber and this is our first event. We love it.” n September 14, the Chamber and the Hampton Roads Sports Commission hosted an inaugural Sand Kickball Tournament. The event, the first of its kind in the region, was held on the beach in front of the Ocean View Fishing Pier. Nearly 150 players on 12 teams from non-profit organizations, small, mid-size and large corporations competed in a high energy, double elimination recreational sand kickball tournament. Participants enjoyed fun and competition, as well as snacks, drinks, and live entertainment by local rock band Seven Ten Oil. The event concluded with an awards presentation and networking on the upper deck of the Ocean View Fishing Pier. The Sheraton Waterside Norfolk team (pictured) took home the first place “Grand Sand Kickers” trophy. Second place went to The Up Center, and the Chartway Federal Credit Union team finished third. O (pictured from left) Dawn Glynn of TowneBank Chesapeake (Suffolk Division Leadership Award Winner); Jennifer Smith of Bon Secours (Portsmouth Division Leadership Award Winner); Darleen Mastin of Optima Health (Virginia Beach Division Leadership Award Winner), Roland Davis of Sajomach Business Services, Inc. (Chesapeake Division Leadership Award Winner); RPC Tracy Agyeman of the US Navy (Norfolk Division Leadership Award Winner); and Judith Scott of Portfolio Recovery Associates (Marian P. Whitehurst Women in Leadership Award Winner) he Chamber’s 2012 Military Citizen of the Year Luncheon was held on October 12, in conjunction with Fleet Week. Nearly 250 attended the luncheon at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, to observe the annual Samuel T. Northern Military Citizen of the Year Award (MCOY), presented to the enlisted military individual whose personal and public contributions have had the most positive effect on the Hampton Roads community. This year, 29 men and women were nominated for the prestigious award. Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown, Public Affairs Officer, USS ARLINGTON (LPD 24), was named the 2012 Military Citizen of the Year. Brown has dedicated (pictured from left) Rear Admiral Tim Alexander; hundreds of volunteer hours to Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Eric the Hampton Roads community. Brown; and City of Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim In 2011, he volunteered with the United Service Organizations (USO) of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia’s Center at Norfolk International Airport, Nauticus, and Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads. Rear Admiral Byron “Jake” Tobin, USN (Ret.) was the keynote speaker. T TRUSTEE PROFILE The Founders Inn and Spa honors the nation’s proud heritage while looking to the future. The Founders Inn and Spa’s name comes from the Founding Fathers who drafted the Constitution in 1787. The resort features captivating Grand Georgian architecture. Art and antiques, including Sascha Hemmann noteworthy period furnishings, adorn General Manager the property. Guests experience the intimate hospitality of a country inn, outstanding recreational amenities, as well as technologically superior conference space. Whether for a getaway, corporate meeting or a romantic wedding in Colonial gardens, they offer a luxurious atmosphere in a relaxing setting. The Founders Inn is managed by Capella Hotel Group. Capella Hotel Group was founded by Horst Schulze, former president and Chief Operating Officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, along with several former Ritz-Carlton executives to create and operate hotels in distinctive markets. The principals of the company leverage unparalleled hospitality experience and a diverse track record of operating worldclass hotels and resorts. The group’s mission is to create value through superior service at distinctive properties and conference centers in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world. With the launch of two top-tier international hotel brands - Capella Hotels and Resorts and Solís Hotels & Resorts, The Capella Hotel Group has redefined the standards of luxury on a global scale, combining a new sense of luxury with superior customer service and distinctive design. AMBASSADOR OF THE QUARTER (pictured from left) The Harvey Lindsay team of Andrea Bear; Nancy Howard; Deborah Stearns, Chamber Chair; and Suzanne Purwear New York Times Best-Selling Author Discusses Private Life of Queen Elizabeth Congratulations to Mary Holt whose dedication and volunteer efforts for the Chamber have earned her the title of Ambassador of the Quarter. Mary began volunteering with the chamber in October 2011. MARY HOLT Life Coach All Things Possible Life Coaching Services When asked how she felt about being named the Ambassador of the Quarter, Mary responded, “I was very happy and shocked. You always wonder ‘Am I doing enough,’ ‘Am I doing all that I can?’. I love being part of this organization.” Mary’s positive attitude, strong commitment, and many contributions to the Chamber and its members, make her an excellent Chamber Ambassador. She volunteers at countless Chamber events and contacts new Chamber members to welcome them and be sure they’re aware of the benefits of membership. The Ambassador Committee is a diverse group of 15 volunteers who are dedicated to making a difference in the Chamber and the community. Ambassadors are liaisons between the Chamber and new and existing members. For more information about the Committee, call 757-664-2504. (from left) Sally Bedell Smith and Barbara Ciara n September 21, the Chamber held its fourth Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel and Conference Center. Sally Bedell Smith, a best-selling author of six biographies including, “Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch,” spoke openly about Queen Elizabeth and her experiences as a modern monarch. In a dialogue format, WTKR NewsChannel 3 anchor, Barbara Ciara, interviewed Smith about the personal and private life of Queen Elizabeth. Smith said, “She is consistently modernizing the monarchy”. Smith also spoke about the Queen’s legendary personality, “She has the greatest sense of humor and really is quite remarkably open-minded.“ Smith enjoyed getting to know the Queen not only as a monarch but as a person stating, “It was great that I got to know her behind closed doors. There is an earthiness about her that people really don’t see.” O Commitment to Print Offffset Excellence Vaariable Data Printing Custom Finishing & Bindery Waarehousing & Fulfillment Print & Mail Solutions 1048 048 West e 27th Street Norfolk, Virginia 23517 757-622-5793 www w..teagle-little.com Find us on Facebook 2879 HRCC_A 11/30/12 4:11 PM Page 1 Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce CHAMBER CORNER Fall 2012 Welcome New Members Join us in welcoming these new Chamber members. For the most current member directory, visit www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com Cherrelle Artis serves as Coordinator for LEAD Hampton Roads, the Chamber’s leadership program. She is a Hampton Roads native and graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a Minor in Psychology. Jason Sparrow was hired in August as a part-time Accounting Assistant. Jason is a life-long resident of Hampton Roads. When he is not working, Jason is pursuing a Business Degree at Tidewater Community College in Norfolk. Anniversaries Congratulations to the following businesses that celebrated milestone membership anniversaries from August-October 2012. 45 YEARS 10 YEARS IMS Environmental Services, Inc. BLACKHAWK! Farmers Bank Liskey & Sons Printing Ted Constant Convocation Center Troy University-Global Campus 25 YEARS Wartsila Defense, Inc. 20 YEARS Antech Systems, Inc. Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Capital Group Companies/The Home of American Funds Dale Carnegie Training/Wade Powell & Assoc., Inc. Solutrix, LLC 15 YEARS AppleOne Employment Service Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School Chrysler Museum of Art Eagle Paper Int’l, Inc. KITCO Fiber Optics Pioneer Services A Division of Mid Country Bank ProSource Woolpert, Inc. 5 YEARS Cameron Chemicals Inc. DeVry University & Keller Graduate School Goodwill of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia Great Bridge International, LLC Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center/Brighton Behavioral Health Center HomePro Pest Control Ocean Tumblers, Inc. Precise Machine & Fabrication The Rack Law Firm, P.C. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Western Overseas Corporation SEPTEMBER 56th Street Development 80/20 Burger Bar Action Logistics Alive Chiropractic Anderson Flooring Archadia Home Care Area Equipment Rental & Sales Astro Pak Corporation Atlantic Lift Systems Azalea Inn Restaurant Back East Landscaping Beach Design Group Inc. Beach Works Construction Inc. Bear in Mind Strategies, LLC Beaufort, LLC Beltone Audiology & Hearing Aid Ctr. Beverly L. Jones, CPA, PC BrightStar Healthcare Brothers Pizza Burroge Construction LLC C V International, Inc. Cafe Stella Carlson Technical Consulting, LLC CFBLYDEN ENTERPRISES, LLC Chesapeake Bay Catering Childrens Health Associates Ciniva Webworks - VNM Group Coastal Convenience Store Group Coleman American Moving Services Comcast Spectacor Commonwealth Employee Benefit Solutions You can travel the world with the Hampton Roads Chamber, which hosts annual international trips to amazing locations for great prices. Air travel, accommodations, meals and sightseeing are planned for you, allowing you to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Travel to Ireland in March 2013 or China in October 2013. For more information, call 757-664-2501 or visit HamptonRoadsChamber.com/Ireland or HamptonRoadsChamber.com/China. Did you Know? Labels Unlimited Lar-Jac Corp. Law Offices of David A Greer PLC Legal Resources of Virginia, Inc. Legal Shield-Mary Glynn Fisher & Associates Lillibridge Healthcare Svcs Lineage Logistics Live Nation LSI Laser Specialties Inc. Lucy V. Dierks, Artist Lyric Opera Virginia Marathon Development Group, Inc. Mark's Electric Max Muscle (The Wright Stuff, Inc.) McAllister & Quinn MedVirginia Melissa Harwood State Farm Metroscoot, LLC Mid Atlantic Dermatology Center, P.C. Mid-Atlantic Building Monster Clean The Morgan Real Estate Group Mosquito Squad MTC Schaffner Nerium by Brenda Hudgins Norfolk Tug Co. Inc. NYR Organic Ocean View Fishing Pier LLC Ohana Art Studio Old Point Mortgage Group The Original Health Hero Coins Osmundson & Assoc. Cost Consultants Inc. Otto Design Over The Edge Remediations, LLC The Pancake House Paramount Industrial Companies Inc Pennacook Peppers Plant Factory Interiors, Inc. – Mr. Greenjeans Primm & Company Priority Plumbing Inc. R.G. Electric Co. Rainbow International RAMPS Across America, Inc. Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. RCM Properties Regus Restore Rehabilitation Rich Fisher Construction, Inc. Richard Muldez Photography Roth Doner Jackson, PLC Rouse-Sirine Associates, Ltd. S & N Communications, Inc. Scott & Associates Scott B. Konikoff, Esquire PLLC Skanska USA Civil Southeast The Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt Bar - Sam’s Drive Sonoma Wine Bar & Bistro South Bay Industries, Inc. South Norfolk Trucking Inc. Southeast Connections, LLC Southeast Tissue Alliance Spectrum Puppets SpenCo LP Sphinx Builders Stephen Heretick Team Health Terri Thompson/State Farm Insurance Companies Thomas Edison State College Tidewater Lock & Key Tidewater Mortgage Services, Inc Together MD Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry The Travel Outlet of Virginia Turf & Garden Div. of Todd Farm Equip. Turpin’s Florist United States Infrastructure Corporation Urban Renaissance Vail Automotive Virginia Asset Management Virginia Floorcrafters VooDoo Rhino, LTD Walker & Laberge Co. Inc. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. Wilsondale Apartments Park Properties Women in Defense Greater Hampton Roads Word in Seasons Ministries Works Progress Design World Class Travel WSKY-TV Channel 4 Your Chamber Connection OCTOBER 3 Waves Media Accredited Solar All Bright Construction, LLC April Stilwell Independent Consultant/The Pampered Chef Atlantic Bay Mortgage Bridges Real Estate Acquistions, LLC Brooks Brothers Car Struction, Inc Chesapeake Bay Academy Chesapeake Cooler Company Circulatory Center Dunkin Donuts (Eagle Nest Pt., Va Beach) East Coast Paddleboards Freedom Mechanical The Henri Ellis Team Hit Play Management InterExchange, Inc King Tiger Martial Arts Kirkland’s (Hilltop) Legal Shield – Sharon D. Holliday Love of Scents M & L Care Marketing Werks Millennium Medical Billing, Inc Oliology Palm Purpose Pathways to Life Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant Power Mechanical, Inc Pursonal Hang Ups Rhonnda Claiborne – Keller Williams Elite Realtors Richard Calderon – Rose and Womble SARA Entertainment/SARA Performing Arts Studio Senior Advocate Vanwin Coatings of Va., LLC Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation The Whitlock Group XDIN, Inc Thanks To Our Strategic Partners For more information about being a Strategic Partner, contact the membership department at 757-664-2504. CONNECT WITH THE CHAMBER ON THE WEB facebook.com/ Chamber757 twitter.com/ Chamber757 Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce • 500 East Main Street • Suite 700 • Norfolk, VA 23510 linkedin.com Group-Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce youtube.com/ hamptonroads chamber HOW TO CONTACT US OFFICERS: Deborah K. Stearns, CPM, SIOR, CHAIR Michael M. Dudley, TREASURER Jack Hornbeck, CCE, PRESIDENT & CEO Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce CONTACT (USPS 380770) is published quarterly by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, 500 East Main Street, Suite 700, Norfolk, VA 23510. Periodical postage paid at Norfolk, VA POSTMASTER. Postmaster send address changes to Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, 500 East Main Street, Suite 700, Norfolk, VA 23510. DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIP VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Sandy Sekeet 757-664-2530 Sarah M. Lampert 757-664-2503 Lisa Jones 757-664-2531 MAIN NUMBER 757-622-2312 Scan this QR code with your mobile device to visit the Chamber’s website Visit us at: www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com THE HAMPTON ROADS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(6) MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. Fall 2012 U.S. Secretary of Defense Speaks at “State of the Military” Senator Warner stated that, “Regardless .S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta of who is elected, we are going to have to and Senator Mark Warner spoke to face our issues. We all share responsibility more than 500 business professionals, on how we got into the 16 trillion dollar community leaders, and elected officials debt.” Secretary Panetta concurred, saying, from Hampton Roads at the Chamber’s “The United States is in many ways at a “State of the Military” forum on October turning point after a decade of war. I 19 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. The know too well the decisions we make in forum sought to explore defense strategy, Washington have a real and lasting impact current and future Department of Defense on communities.” spending, and the economic impact of the federal presence in Hampton Roads. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta addresses the crowd as Senator Panetta warned of the threat of defense Panetta acknowledged that changes are U.S. Mark Warner looks on reductions because of automatic budget coming, but assured Hampton Roads cuts of $1 trillion over 10 years that are set to start in January. business and military leaders that, even with Pentagon spending Half the reductions, known as sequestration, would be in defense and cutbacks, the region will continue to play a major role in the nation’s half in discretionary domestic programs. defense strategy. Senator Warner and Secretary Panetta agreed that the Hampton Panetta said, “Simply put, this region houses perhaps the greatest Roads community’s support for the military is critical for national concentration of military might in the world. And support offered by this security. “I want to do everything that I can to keep this community community to our service members, veterans and their families is an strong with the military. It is essential to keep our nation strong,” incredibly important part of what makes this area the strategic national said Panetta. asset that it is.” U Chamber Announces its 2013 Leadership t the September 26 Board of Directors meeting, the following individuals were elected as the Chamber’s 2013 officers. These leaders took office at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting of the Membership on December 5. The Chamber thanks its 2013 officers for their commitment to serve. A Chair Deborah K. Stearns, CPM, SIOR, is Senior Vice President at Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate. Deborah’s experience includes office property sales and leasing, commercial development, mergers and acquisitions, and operational management. Stearns is focused on brokerage and business development. Stearns is active in the community and serves on the Board of several regional organizations, including the Hampton Roads Partnership and the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance. In 2011, Deborah served as the Chamber’s Treasurer. In April 2012, Deborah was elected Chair of the Chamber, replacing Maurice Jones, who relinquished his duties in order to become Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Also serving as members of the 2013 Executive Committee: Vice Chair, At Large Steve Romine LeClair Ryan Vice Chair, At Large President and CEO Thomas Winborne Jack Hornbeck, CCE Clark Nexsen, Architecture & Engineering Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Chair, Chesapeake Division Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Patrick Reynolds Michael Fowler Ashby Development, LLC Merrill Lynch Chair, Norfolk Division Chair, Hampton Roads Political Action Committee Grey Persons Military Newspapers of Virginia W.S. “Shep” Miller, III KITCO Fiber Optics Michael M. Dudley is President and CEO of Optima Health Plan and a Senior Vice President of Sentara Healthcare. Optima Health Plan is the health plan division of Sentara Healthcare. Serving 450,000 members in Virginia, Optima Health Plan provider network consists of nearly 20,000 physicians and 92 hospitals. Prior to joining Sentara in 1996, Michael served as President of Kaiser Permanente Insurance Company, President of the Northeast Region of Kaiser Permanente in Hartford Connecticut, and President of Kaiser’s Vallejo Medical Center in California. He completed Stanford University’s executive management program and is a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives. Michael serves as a Director on the Boards of America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) – the nation’s principal association of health plans and insurance companies, and the Virginia Association of Health Plans. He has served the Hampton Roads Chamber as Vice Chair of the Marketing & Communications Committee and Co-Chair of the Sustainable Resources Campaign. In 2012, Michael served as the Chamber’s Treasurer. Treasurer Susan Blackman is a partner at Willcox & Savage, P.C., practicing employment law and business immigration law. She helps employers solve workplace issues including medical accommodation, discrimination and matters involving employees’ rights. She represents employers in court proceedings and before the EEOC, Dept. of Labor, and U.S. immigration agencies. She obtains visas and green cards for foreign employees and advises clients about U.S. employment and immigration laws. Susan is in The Best Lawyers in America for both immigration law and employment law. Richmond Magazine named her as one of the “Top 25 Women Attorneys in Virginia,” and she was the only Hampton Roads lawyer recognized by Benchmark Litigation as among the top 250 women litigators in the country. Susan is a past Chair of the Chamber’s Virginia Beach Division and has served on the Chamber’s Regional Board of Directors since 2007. Vice Chair, Leadership Programs NASSCO-Earl Industries Jeffrey Ainslie Chair, Suffolk Division Ainslie Group Bettie Cuddyer Sentara Obici Occupational Medicine Vice Chair, Membership & Communications Chair, Virginia Beach Division Shepelle Watkins-White Cathie France ShepelleWatkinsWhite Consulting and Law, PLLC Commonwealth of Virginia General Counsel Vice Chair, Small Business Hugh L. Patterson, Esq. Jeff Richardson Willcox & Savage, PC Beach Commercial Finance Vice Chair, Sports John W. Wilson WBR Insurance Agency LLC Co-Chair, Sustainable Resources Campaign Susan Archer Old Dominion Steel & Container Co. Inc. Co-Chair, Sustainable Resources Campaign Joe Thomas Individuals elected to serve as members of the Chamber’s Regional Board of Directors beginning in December 2012: Clyde Clark Wells Fargo Dawn Glynn GEICO TowneBank Vice Chair, At Large Shira Itzak Dr. Tony Atwater Norfolk State University Vice Chair, At Large Deborah Butler Remedy Intelligent Staffing Services Tim Peters Norfolk Sheraton Waterside Hotel Norfolk Southern Corp. Wade Powell Vice Chair, At Large Wade Powell and Assocs./Dale Carnegie David Durham StellarOne Bank James Sherwood Bon Secours Virginia Health System Vice Chair, At Large Jodi Gidley Judy Swystun Virginia Natural Gas, Inc. Hampton Roads Transportation Vice Chair, At Large David Mele The Virginian-Pilot/Pilot Media fter 25 years with the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO Jack Hornbeck, CCE, announced his plans to retire from the Chamber on September 30, 2013. A Chamber Board Chair Deborah Stearns, said, “It has been my pleasure to know and work with Jack Hornbeck, CCE Jack for nearly 25 years.” She added, “While there have been many changes in the local business community during Jack’s time as President & CEO of the Hampton Roads Chamber, he has not changed his commitment and enthusiasm for the job. I believe Jack’s greatest accomplishments are the Chamber’s excellent reputation as a leading organization in the region, its solid financial position and building a cohesive staff.” Susan Blackman, a partner with Willcox & Savage and the Chamber’s 2013 Treasurer, has agreed to lead the Search Committee. Members of the committee will be appointed in early 2013. Hornbeck said, “It has been an honor to have served the Hampton Roads Chamber and my good fortune to have worked with outstanding community leaders.” He added, “I am proud of the important role the Chamber has played in the development of our region and the Commonwealth through such programs as ChamberSolutions, the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads Sports Commission, LEAD Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, and Opportunity, Inc.” A 39-year Chamber of Commerce professional, Hornbeck has served Chambers in Middletown, New York; East Hartford, Connecticut; Pensacola, Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia. From 1978-1980, he served on the staff of the Norfolk Chamber. Hornbeck and his wife Janice plan to remain in Norfolk and continue to be involved in the region. Chair, Portsmouth Division Missy Thomas Chair-Elect Chamber’s President & CEO Announces Retirement Courtesy of Erin Clark, E-n-E Photography Ashley McDaniel joined the Chamber in September as part-time Communications Coordinator. Prior to working at the Chamber, Ashley was an editor with BeliefNet and a Coordinator/Producer for CNN in Washington, D.C. She graduated from Appalachian State with a BS in Broadcasting and Advertising. 360IT Partners 5LINX AAPEX Driving School Aerophoto America American Insulation Service ATC Associates, Inc. Bankers Insurance LLC Charter Communications Conquering QuickBooks, Inc. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Virginia Chapter DestinationXL Genesis Cabling Services, Inc. Greg Garrett Realty.com Heather Platz Home Instead Senior Care InMotion Hosting MedAlliesWorld Lifeline Foundation Microtech Staffing Group of Virginia New Balance Virginia Beach OfficeMax Pain Management & Orthopedics Center Papyrus Financial LLC ReavesColey PLLC SAIC Science Applications International VA Beach Sears Group, Inc. Signs By Tomorrow Social Wireless, LLC Tidal Construction, Inc. Triquetra Technologies, Inc. Unity Renaissance Church Uno Chicago Grill Wendy's (N. Military Hwy., Norfolk) Wendy's (Cleveland St., Va Beach) Consolidated Logistics Center The Cooper Law Firm, P.C. Corman Construction Creative Travel Cresent Consulting Crossroads Windows and Trim D&M Concrete Construction D. Dyckman Construction Dasco Companies Davis Boat Works Davis Professional Services Dockside Inn & Seafood Marina Dominion Realty Advisors, Inc Dresser-Rand Co. Driver Contractors, Inc. Duraline The Dwelling Place Econo Lodge On the Ocean Elephant Trunk Design Elizabeth River Lawn & Landscaping Envoy of Thornton Hall Equity Development Corporation Essential Services and Energy Broker/Commercial and Residential Evofit Exchange USA dba Executive Pathway Transportation/Park Avenue Limousines Facilities Bullpen FASTSIGNS of Chesapeake Fire & Vine Woodfire Cuisine First Colonial Eye Center First Command Financial PlanningRick Amelon First Potomac Realty Trust Five Rings Financial - Fisher. Brinkman & Williams Freewater Technologies Froggies Gary Allen Hair And Skin Care Centre Gayle’s Wigs ’N’ Things General Management Solutions, Inc. Global Wind LLC Greener by Led Guardian Realty Management Hampton Roads Promotional Products Hawaiian Style Enterprise Hazelwood’s Gift Shop Healthgroup West Henry Peddle, Inc. Heritage Capital Group, LLC HKS Architects Hotel and Club Associates, Inc. Hug-A-Bug Independent Lighting Corp. Interior Power Contracting Janaf Shopping Yard Jane P. Batten JCVB LLC dba Anago of Virginia Beach Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches (Granby St., Norfolk) John Westbrook Jolene Dee Graphic Design Joy4Life LLC The Kane Company KGS Development Koizilla Monster Ponds Konikoff Family Dentistry KoSama Complete Body Transformation Kudzu Health & Safety, LLC La Herradura, Inc. Courtesy of Erin Kirk-Cuomo Marianne Collins joined the Chamber in August as Membership Coordinator. She is a native of Newark, New Jersey. Marianne graduated from Norfolk State University with a BS in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management. Prior to the Chamber, Marianne worked for Marriott, Hilton and Holiday Inn Hotels in a variety of management positions. AUGUST Save the Date HAMPTON ROADS BUSINESS BRIEF: Climbing Down from the Fiscal Cliff Wednesday, January 9 from 8:00-9:30am The Founders Inn & Spa Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon “Leadership & Working Smart: Leveraging Human Connection in a Distracted Workplace” Thursday, January 31 from 12-1:30pm Holiday Inn Virginia Beach Norfolk Hotel and Conference Centter NORFOLK Friday, February 8 at noon Norfolk Waterside Marriott VIRGINIA BEACH Thursday, March 14 at noon Virginia Beach Convention Center CHESAPEAKE Thursday, March 28 at noon Chesapeake Conference Center PORTSMOUTH Wednesday, April 13 at noon Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center SUFFOLK Tuesday, May 7 at noon Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center For a listing of all Chamber events, Visit Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com