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ChamberLink • JUly 2014
BOARD AND STAFF FREDERICKSBURG REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
OFFICERS Michael Fidgeon, Chair, Providence Service Corporation Greg Calvert, Vice Chair, Kloke Mayflower Kathryn “Kathy” Wall, Immediate Past Chair, Mary Washington Healthcare Shawn Sloan, Treasurer, The Media Partners, LLC Susan Spears, President & CEO, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.
elected directors Mona Albertine, Jabberwocky Inc. Gene Bailey, Fredericksburg Regional Alliance Nick Cadwallender, The Free Lance-Star Publishing Cos. Dr. J.R. Flatter, Flatter & Associates Maria Franklin, Union First Market Bank Adam Fried, Atlantic Builders, Ltd. Bill Hession, Lockheed Martin Ron Holmes, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Kathy Hoffman, Mary Kay Cosmetics Richard Hurley, University of Mary Washington Regis Keddie II, Davenport & Co. Dr. David Sam, Germanna Community College Woody Van Valkenburgh, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries Eric Watkins, Infinity Technologies Deirdre Powell White, DPW Training & Associates Joe Wilson, PermaTreat Pest Control
legal counsel Margaret Hardy, Sands Anderson PC
chamber staff Michele Renee Dooling, Director of Finance & Human Resources, michele@fredericksburgchamber.org Katie Hansen, Executive Assistant & Member Services Support, katie@fredericksburgchamber.org
President’s Perspective
Chamber proud to honor regional “legends” for their decades of service
By Susan Spears Throughout its history, the Fredericksburg Region has produced outstanding leaders in all walks of life. Some have led our nation in war and peace. Others have provided statewide political leadership. But we should never overlook those who have focused most of their efforts on our community. I am privileged to know four such people – Gene Bailey, Joe Greene, Fred Rankin and Bill Young. Each of these gentlemen will retire by the end of the year. All four are leaders of integrity; indeed, they are true models of successful business leadership. They have a great love for the Fredericksburg Region and have worked tirelessly to help our economy grow and to make our community a better place to live. Each has left an indelible mark on the organizations they’ve headed and on our community through their volunteer efforts. Those efforts have always supported business and aligned with visions of prosperity for our region. They are not afraid to charge after big, audacious
goals, like seeking broadband for our entire region or like standing strong behind business-friendly advocacy efforts that sometimes have been very controversial. They firmly believe we function best when we work together as a region, and they have collectively put in countless hours to support regional cooperation among our jurisdictions. They have been incredibly generous with their time, suggestions and resources with many facets of our community, to include but not limited to, the Rappahannock United Way, the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, and the Rappahannock Rotary Club. They have also been unflagging in their support of your Chamber. Gene currently serves on our board of directors, while Joe, Fred, and Bill have all served previously as board chairman. I would like to personally invite you to a special luncheon to honor Gene, Joe, Fred and Bill for their long-term dedication and support for the Fredericksburg Region. See page 3 for registration details and go to www. fredericksburgchamber.org to register. Please join us at UMW’s Jepson Alumni Executive Center at noon on July 29 to wish them well as they embark on this next well-earned phase of their lives. Susan Spears is president and CEO of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Dale Hendon, Government & Military Affairs Mgr., dale@fredericksburgchamber.org Stacey Hicks, Administrative Support, stacey@fredericksburgchamber.org Tricia Benson Matthews, Membership Account Executive, tricia@fredericksburgchamber.org
New Member Orientation
Erin Meadows, Member Services Assistant, emeadows@fredericksburgchamber.org Susan Spears, President & CEO, susan@fredericksburgchamber.org Whitney Watts, Director of Member Services, whitney@fredericksburgchamber.org George Whitehurst, Communications Director, george@fredericksburgchamber.org Sheri Wikert, Member Services Coordinator, sheri@fredericksburgchamber.org
contact information Telephone 540-373-9400 Facsimile 540-373-9570 Internet
www.fredericksburgchamber.org
ChamberLink is published monthly—12 times per year—by the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. Layout, design and production, including advertisements, by The Journal Press, Inc., P.O. Box 409, King George, VA 22485; (540) 775-2024. Postmaster, send 3579 to FRCC, P.O. Box 7476, Fredericksburg, VA 22404
mission The mission of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is to build relationships and create competitive advantages for a healthy business environment.
The newest members of the Chamber family came out for a June 25 orientation session. They met with Chamber Ambassadors and staff members, learned how to take full advantage of their Chamber memberships and enjoyed some light refreshments.
vision To be the leading convener for the business community, assuring that the Fredericksburg Region is a major economic center in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Celebrate the people who are making the economy work! Join us for July’s ribbon cuttings. No charge to attend Come support your fellow Chamber members!
4 p.m., July 9
4 p.m., July 15
4 p.m., July 17
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