Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Chat
March 2011
What’s New in March?
Lunch and Learn
Easy Networking!
Jamie Gorman of Sigma
College of Small Business will
present “Networking for NonNetworkers” here at the Chamber
office on Wednesday, March 23
from noon to 1:00 in the conference
room. RSVP’s appreciated. Please
note, lunch and beverages are not
provided, although we encourage
you to bring your own!
A sign-up sheet or computer
spreadsheet will now be available at
Luncheons and After 5’s. Submit your
email address, and we will send along
a pdf copy of all the business cards
collected at that event. Keeping track of
the people you meet at Chamber events
just got easier! This service provided to
you by Networking Sponsor Scheulen,
Patchett & Edwards, PC.
Want to host an After 5?
Currently the March, June, August, and September After 5’s are available. Sponsor
fees are no longer charged to host an After 5. Cost of holding an After 5 will include
providing a location, adult beverages, and light fare for 75-100 individuals. Why not
share an After 5 sponsorship with a business of like mind, a partner who can share the
expense yet benefit just as much from the value of the event’s publicity? For more
information or for available dates, please call 540-347-4414.
2011 Home & Business Expo
The 2011 Home & Business Expo will be scheduled for late summer, early
fall. In past the event has typically been held around Easter, but in an effort to
increase public attendance, it was agreed during the January Board Meeting to
push the date forward a few months. The new date will be announced within a
few months.
New Member Orientation
Old and new members interested in learning more about using their
membership to the maximum should join us in the Chamber Conference Room
on Friday, March 25 from 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM. Seating will be limited so
please RSVP via email: mailbox@fauquierchamber.org or phone: 540-3474414. Chamber office is located at 205-1 Keith Street in Warrenton.
Southern Fauquier
Leadshare
A Southern Fauquier Leadshare group
is now being established. The group
will meet Friday mornings at 8:00 AM
in Remington in the BB&T conference
room. BB&T is located at 100 N.
John Stone Street. The first meeting
will be held on Friday, March 4, and
all interested members are invited to
attend.
Northern Fauquier
Leadshare
Coming soon...watch your emails and
our website for more information.
Inside this Issue . . .
Upcoming Events ............................... 2
Women’s Business Council ............... 2
New Members..................................... 3
Leadshare Location Changes............ 3
EmergiCare Ribbon Cutting............. 3
Renewing Members ........................... 4
Kudos .................................................. 5
Chamber Chat is a publication of the Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce
Chairman of the Board: Chris Pearmund ♦ Chamber President: Joe Martin ♦ Newsletter Editor: Tessa Rasnick
205-1 Keith Street ♦ P.O. Box 127 ♦ Warrenton, VA 20188 ♦ 540.347.4414 ♦ FAX 540.347.7510 ♦ mailbox@fauquierchamber.org
The Chamber’s mission is to serve the membership, promote responsible economic growth, a positive business climate and an
enhanced quality of life in Fauquier County and its trade area.
Submissions and ads for Chamber Chat are due at the Chamber offices by 1:00 p.m. on the 10th of the month prior to publication (for instance, June 10th for
publication in the July issue). If the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, material is due the previous business day. Chamber Chat accepts and runs Kudos and
calendar items as space permits. For details on advertising opportunities in Chamber Chat, download the ad rate sheet at www.fauquierchamber.org/chat.html.
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Join us for the March Member Luncheon
Wednesday, March 2
from 11:30 A.M. until 1:30 P.M.
Sponsored by:
at McMahon’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
380 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton
The Mental Health Association of Fauquier County
The Mental Health Association of Fauquier County is an organization dedicated to helping people who have mental health issues and their families and friends.
The MHAFC connects these people and their friends and families to vitally important resources. It also serves as an advocacy organization that addresses the
needs of people with mental health issues. It works tirelessly to assure that effective treatment options are available.
Guest speaker Doug Harpole coordinates the 4-H program in Fauquier County which reaches over 1,500 youth. Doug and
his family moved to Fauquier in 1999 and he has been on the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County Board since
2008. Doug has also served on the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board and is very passionate about raising
awareness of mental health issues and advocating for those who need services.
$25 Member with advance RSVP $35 No RSVP/Invoice/No-Show after RSVP $35 Non-member
YOUR RSVP CONSTITUTES A FINANCIAL COMMITMENT – CANCELLATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY, March 1, OR YOU WILL BE INVOICED
PLEASE CALL 540-347-4414 to RSVP
Women’s Business Council
Leadership Seminar & Luncheon
Thursday, March 24, 2011
11:30 AM until 1:30 PM
at Fauquier Springs Country Club
9236 Tournament Drive, Warrenton
The Women’s Business Council Luncheon and Seminar Series will once again feature Cathy Lange. Cathy
will present “Kick It Up a Notch!” where you’ll learn a recipe for rainmaking that uses your natural
talents to activate your network to get more clients and keep them. Cathy is an experienced and dynamic
professional, offering a variety of services including Executive Coaching and Leadership Development.
Sponsored by:
Appleton Campbell, Inc. BB&T Cleansing Water, Inc. Country Chevrolet, Inc. Dominion Court Reporting, Inc.
Farmers Insurance Group - Janice S. Sutton Fauquier County Department of Economic Development Foxfire Consulting Golden Rule Builders, Inc.
Hottle and Associates Law Office of Mark B. Williams, PLC Marianne Clyde, LMFT, PLLC Marshall Consulting Group
Media Box Studios Mulford Mediation Oak Springs of Warrenton Oak View National Bank Rankin’s Furniture SonaBank, N.A.
The Fauquier Bank Times Community News Town of Warrenton Union First Market Bank Warrenton Auto Service, Inc.
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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March 2011
** Leadshare Location Changes **
The Tuesday & Wednesday Leadshare Groups will be meeting weekly at 8:
00 AM at the office of the Fauquier Times-Democrat, located at 39 Culpeper
Street in Warrenton. Attendees are asked to use the entrance located on Second
Street. The Thursday Leadshare Group will meet weekly at 8:00 AM at the
Long and Foster offices at 492 Blackwell Road in Warrenton. If you are not
currently a member of one the Fauquier Chamber Leadshare groups, check it
out! We currently have three groups meeting weekly. If you are interested,
stop in for a meeting. Guests are are welcome to attend two meetings per group
before making the decision to join. Call or email the Chamber if you have any
questions, we would be happy to talk with you about joining a Leadshare group.
Sesquicentennial
Links
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In Memoriam
Arthur W. “Nick”
Arundel
1928-2011
Times Community News
& the Great Meadow
Foundation
WELCOME TO WARRENTON
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NOTARY PUBLIC
Remember that Chamber members
can take advantage of free Notary
Public services provided during normal
Chamber office hours by staff member
Lydia Edwards. Call the Chamber
office beforehand at (540) 347-4414
to let us know you’re stopping by for
notary services.
A Ribbon Cutting was held for EmergiCare of Warrenton on February 10, 2011. Doctors,
staff, Fauquier Chamber Board Members, and the Chamber President were on hand to assist in
cutting the ribbon. Contact Chamber staff for more information on holding a Ribbon Cutting.
Welcome New Members Joining in January!
Loving Arms InHome Care
Ms. Megan Perrero
103 Lee Burke Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 635-7923
www.lovingarmsinhomecare.com
Home Health
SunTrust Bank
Mr. Michael W. Smith
251 W. Lee Highway, Suite 680
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-7173
www.suntrust.com
Financial & Investment Services
State Farm Insurance - R. Glenn Albert
Mr. R. Glenn Albert
583 Frost Avenue
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-3339
www.glennalbert.com
Insurance
White Horse Auto Wash
Mr. Bobby Rust
111 West Lee Highway
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 349-3305
www.whitehorseautowash.com
Automobile Services
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” -Maya Angelou
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Thank you to these members for renewing their membership in January!
Air Serv International
Airlie Foundation & Conference Center
Blackwell Title and Escrow
Bowman Gaskins Financial Group
Brown & Bigelow
Carson, Ashley & Associates, LLC
Diana Feldman - Long & Foster
Discovery Publications, Inc.
Dominion
Earth Design Associates, Inc.
Edward Jones Investments-Thomas Tucker
Farmers Insurance Group - Janice S. Sutton
Golden Rule Builders, Inc.
Hampton Inn
Highland School
Jafra Cosmetics, International - Linda Wright
KLNB Retail
Moser Funeral Home
Mulford Mediation
Northern Piedmont Federal Credit Union
NOVEC
Oak Springs of Warrenton
Patricia A. Woodward
Paul Henry’s Window Installation
Paws Awhile Pet Motel
Peter B. Schwartz
Rhino Roofing
Richard W Robison, RWR Design Services
Robert B. Iadeluca, Ph.D.
Salon Emage & Day Spa
Select Benefit Services
Shelf Life Functional Furnishings
Stevenson On-Site Repair, Inc.
Superior’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
The EMO Agency, Inc.
The Pegler Pension Group
Times Community News
Union First Market Bank
Updegrove, Combs & McDaniel, PLC
Vint Hill Economic Development Authority
Virginia Cardiovascular Associates
WAL-MART
Warrenton Pediatrics, LLC
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ŠKudosŠ
KUDOS to:
• Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) who will award $1,000 scholarships each to 15 high school seniors
whose parent or guardian is a member-owner of REC who submit selected winning essays; and also will award
nine grants totaling $16,000 to area public service organizations. Steve Williams, (REC), promoted to Director of
Customer Service in the Bowling Green District.
• Harmon’s Hayrides, Carriages, & Training on receiving the prestigious Wedding Wire Brides annual “Choice
Award 2011 for Transportation”, The Washingtonian Magazine’s “2011 Best Wedding Vendor for Transportation”
and “One of the Best Transportation Companies by Washingtonian.com.
• Perry Casto, Allied Associates International, Inc., on being featured in Times Community News’ Piedmont
Business Journal Winter 2011 Edition.
• Chamber members celebrating anniversaries: Carson, Ashley & Associates, LLC, 14 years; Claire’s at the Depot,
6 years; Hospice of the Rapidan, 28 years; Hottle and Associates, 3 years; Leading Edge Screen Printing, Inc.,
24 years; M3 Company, Inc., 15 years.
• Middleburg Bank on their new full-service branch in Gainesville.
• Fauquier Springs Country Club and Legends Catering, now in their new sales office located at 88 Main Street,
Old Town Warrenton ready for all your golf outings, banquets, and catering needs.
• Black Horse Inn on receiving the prestigious annual Wedding Wire Bride’s “Choice Awards 2011 for Best
Wedding Venue.”
• Barrel Oak Winery for hosting the “Cattlemen’s Hoedown” to benefit the rebuilding of the Fauquier Livestock
Exchange.
• Regeti’s Photography for taking the Chamber’s Board of Directors pictures and donating them to the Chamber.
• The Piedmont Environmental Council on being accredited by The Land Trust Accreditation Commission.
• The Memorial Foundation of the Germanna Colonies of Virginia on hosting the German Bundestag Member
Volkmar Klein who spoke on the transatlantic ties between our two countries.
• Andy Budd, owner of Country Chevrolet, Inc., this year’s Fauquier Times-Democrat Citizen of the Year.
• Lord Fairfax Community College on their increased enrollment.
Be sure to let the Chamber know if you have Kudos-worthy news! Submit in writing
to mailbox@fauquierchamber.org or fax to 347-7510.
Sponsorships Available for 33rd Annual Spring Festival
Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are now available for the upcoming 33rd Annual Old Town Warrenton Spring
Festival held Saturday, May 21. Sponsors receive coverage in all printed materials, including signage, email, and the
Chamber Chat. The following levels are available to members: Silver at $250, Gold at $500, and Platinum at $1,200. Please
call or email the Chamber for more information.
Time to Verify
Make sure to verify your business listing before the 2011-2012 Business Directory goes to press. You may check
your information online at www.fauquierchamber.org, click on the business directory link and search for your business
name. Please verify your address, phone numbers, category, and “Power Blurb.” If you find errors or need to change your
information, please email updates and changes to mailbox@fauquierchamber.org.
Advertise on the Map!
Your Chamber of Commerce will once again produce the only full-color map of Warrenton and Fauquier County. A
CommunityLink representative will be in town in May or June, calling and visiting members to offer advertising in this
publication, an opportunity that only occurs once every two years. Your ads will reach more than 10,000 residents, visitors, and
individuals, and will also be displayed online. If you are interested in advertising and would like Gary to call your business in
a few months, email or call the Chamber office immediately and we’ll be happy to pass your information along.