Summer 2011 Governor McDonnell Signs Legislation to Increase Members Enjoy Tourism and Business Development Summer Outings

n May 25 at the Beach Convention Center, Governor Bob OMcDonnell signed the second part of his “Opportunity at Work” leg islative package. The three measures signed will help increase tourism and attract new business to the state. The Governor was joined at the signing ceremony by Secretary of Commerce and Trade Jim Cheng, members of the General Assembly, Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms , and stakeholders in the retail and tourism industries. Governor McDonnell remarked, “Economic development and job he Chamber’s annual Beach Bash was held on June 9 at creation remains my top priority. Over the last year and a half Virginia’s TNeptune’s Park at the Virginia Beach oceanfront attracting unemploy ment rate has dropped over one percent and we have added more than 1,000 people. Attendees had a great time 64,900 net new jobs. But there is more work to be done to help every net working and visiting more than 80 business exhibits, Vi rginian get a good-paying, quality job. The three bills I signed today will while enjoying food and drinks. The Janitors provided live music. During band breaks, comedians from Funny Bone go far to encourage job creators to choose Virginia and invest in this state.” (from left) Shep Miller (Kitco Fiber Optics), Chair, Hampton Roads Business Political Action Committee; Governor Bob McDonnell; Linwood Branch (Days Inn at the Beach), Chair, Virginia Beach Division of Comedy Club & Restaurant entertained the crowd. Governor McDonnell continued, “Tourism is an important revenue stream the Chamber for Virginia, generating $17.7 billion in revenue annually, and supporting the construction of a new Convention Hotel in Virginia Beach,” said Ira 204,500 jobs. Legislation signed today will allow certain locally-approved Agricola, Senior Vice President of the Chamber. tourism projects to temporarily retain a portion of local and state sales tax to complete financing for a project. The third piece of legislation Virginia Beach and Chesapeake have supported BPOL reform, and have signed today will allow a county, city or town to provide relief from license reviewed the potential impact of providing BPOL relief to new businesses taxes to any business opening in that locality for the first two years. This to encourage new job opportunities and entrepreneurship. It was Beach will defray some of the startup costs of a new business, which should Councilwoman Rosemary Wilson who proposed the bill and Delegate Sal help encourage businesses to choose Virginia.” Iaquinto (84th District) who sponsored the bill to help young businesses. Several Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce staff members and In June, the Chamber, in partnership with the Retail Alliance, asked other volunteer leaders attended the signing event. “The Chamber actively local cities to transform these sound reforms into local practice. We hope Thanks to sponsors: Arby’s and Great Atlantic Real Estate supported BPOL reform bills and bills that created tourism zones a nd they can take effect on January 1. Pro perty Management (Hospitality); USA Discounters (Mili tary); 93.7 BOB-FM (Media); BB&T; Nestle Waters North Am erica; and SMB Restaurants, LLC (Gold); Days Inn at the Beach; Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant; GeoEnviron mental Resources, Inc.; Hoffman Beverage Co.; Kotarides Developers; LeClair Ryan; RBC Bank; TowneBank; General Assembly Incumbent Evaluations WBR Insurance Agency, LLC (Silver); Beach Ford; Lynnhaven Mall; Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA; The Miles Agency; he Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Business Rating: Napolitano Homes; South University; and Taylor’s Do-It Center Tis an active member in Virginia FREE , an The legislator’s score based on Virginia (Bronze). organization founded by business leaders FREE evaluations of incumbent performance in 1988. The Virginia Foundation for Research on important business issues in the 2011 and Economic Education is an independent General Assembly session (100-point scale association committed to protecting and where 100 is strongly pro-business). This strengthening Virginia’s prosperous business rating combines General Assembly voting environment through the political process. Its work is objective records with incumbent evaluations done by leading business and non-partisan. In June, Virginia FREE released a report lobbyists. which provides business leaders with a thorough examination of the performance of state legislators on issues crucial to Vote Percentage: business prosperity and a healthy economic climate in the The percentage of votes cast by the legislator in support of the Commonwealth. The report is prepared by the Virginia FREE predominant business position on important business issues used Evaluations Committee and reviewed and approved by the in Virginia FREE voting records from the 2011 General Assembly Board of Directors. session. he Chamber’s inaugural Dog Days of Summer event held on August 25 at the new Children’s Museum of Virginia Ira Agricola, Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs for Stewardship: T The Stewardship Evaluation is the result of an annual survey in Olde Towne, Portsmouth, attracted nearly 200 attendees. the Hampton Roads Chamber, served on the 2011 Virginia FREE The evening included samplings from area restaurants of hot Evaluations Committee. For more information, visit www.vafree.co m. of Virginia FREE member governmental affairs professionals to determine, in their informed opinions, the level of responsible, dogs and other delectable morsels, lively business exhibits, and music. Attendees judged the vendors in a variety of Terms and Methods for Evaluations pro-business stewardship demonstrated by each member of the General Assembly. categories. Winners were: TradeWinds Restaurant (Best Cumulative Business Rating: Overall Food), Halo’s Hot Dogs (Best Hot Dog), Dancing Effectiveness: The average of each legislator’s Virginia FREE Business Ratings Tomat o (B est Old Dog New Tricks Hot Dog), and Patty’s The Effectiveness rating is the result of an annual survey of for the past seven years or, for those taking office less than seven Place Deli -Bakery (Best Overall Booth). Virginia FREE member governmental affairs professionals to years ago, the average from the legislator’s first year in office de termine, in their informed opinions, how effective each legislator through the current year. For some Senators, the Cumulative Business is in accomplishing his or her objectives in the legisla ture - without Rating includes previous service in the House of Delegates. regard to the legislator’s position on business.

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LHR’s 12th Annual State of the Region Address Annual Meeting of the Membership Presented by Dr. James Koch December 8, 11:45am October 4 (Southside) & October 7 (Peninsula), 8:00am Virginia Beach Convention Center Thanks to sponsors: 93.7 BOB-FM (Media); USA Discounters Southside: Norfolk Waterside Marriott Keynote Speaker: Brian Shul, retired Air Force fighter pilot, (Military); Smithfield Foods (Hospitality); CINTAS Corporation- Peninsula: Newport News Marriott at City Center author, speaker, and photographer The Services Professionals; Earl Industries, LLC; Hoffman Legislative Reception For a listing of all Chamber events, go to Beverage; Mid-Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc.; and Nestle October 27, 5:30-7:30pm Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com Waters North American (Silver); Ringer/rg (Entertainment); Town Center City Club, Virginia Beach and W.F. Magann Corp. (Bronze). Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Summer 2011

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and more. New deals are offered once a week at a deep discount There is also no cost for companies Online Deal Program of 40-90% off regular price. The offers are delivered to Try It to offer a deal. Businesses offering Local subscribers via email, social media, and TryItLocal.com. The deals must be Chamber members. Offers Big Savings company offering the deal keeps 70% of the day’s total sales and If your business would like to offer he Chamber will soon launch Try It Local, an electronic discount is responsible only for determining the deal and preparing to meet a deal, or you’d like to begin receiving deal alerts, visit Tprogram featuring local retailers, restaurants, service provider s the increased demand for its product or service. www.TryItLocal.com/HamptonRoads.

HONORING OUR MILITARY

he 17th Annual Virginia Beach Armed Forces Awards Luncheon was held Ton July 20 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. The business co mmunity recognized 130 outstanding military personnel stationed at com mands in Virginia Beach, including JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, NAS Oceana, and Dam Neck Annex. During the program, Captain Charles Stuppard, USN, Commanding Officer, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story; the Cham ber’s Virginia Beach Division Chair Linwood Branch; and Virginia Beach City Councilman Bill DeSteph provided remarks. Many thanks to sponsors: USA Discounters (Presenting); Omni Financial (Gold); GEICO (Gold Military Program Benefactor); Bank of America and Lockheed Martin Corporation (Sil ver Military Program Benefactors); G4S Secure Solutions USA, Regent University and Saint Leo University-South Hampton Roads Center (Bronze Military Program Benefactors); Hampton Roads Military & Federal Facilities Alliance (Special Military Envoy Partner).

(from left) Candace Reid, Chamber’s Municipal Affairs Director; JC Kreidel (Vox Optima),Chair, Chamber’s Armed Forces Committee; CWO (ret) Mario Vittone; Rachel Richmond, Armed Forces Committee; Capt. Kathy Nelson (ret), Armed Forces Committee

n August 11, the Chamber held its Military Recognition Reception at the ONorfolk Waterside Marriott, honoring more than 100 military personnel from local commands. The service members were joined at the reception by their families, military leadership, elected officials, and business professionals from the region. Guest speakers were Chief Warrant Officer Mario Vi ttone, Marine service specialist with the U.S. Coast Guard in Hampton Roads, and the Honorable Suzy Kelly, CEO of Jo-Kell Inc. and membe r of C hesapeake City Council. Many thanks to sponsors: Omni Financial (Present ing);City o f Norfolk (Gold); Norfolk Waterside Marriott (Hospitality); GEICO (Gold Military Program Benefactor); Cox Communications (Media); Bank of America and Lockheed Martin (Silver Military Program Benefactors); G4S Secure Solutions USA, Regent University, and Saint Leo University (Bronze Military Program Benefactors); City of Virginia Beach, USAA, and USA Discounters (Silver); EC PI, Norfolk State University, Strayer University, and Tidewater Community College (Bronze); and Troy University (Program Partn er). Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Summer 2011

Sus tainable Resources Campaig n Nears 10 0% of Goal! Don’t Miss the New Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series ew in 2011, the Hampton Roads Chamber will present In a lively discussion format, Barrett will Na quarterly Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon share leadership qualities she acquired Speaker Series. This series is being produced by Pearl throughout her remarkable career with Smith, Director of Women’s Programs for the Chamber. Southwest Airlines. A book signing with Barrett will take place before and after The series kicks off on Tuesday, October 4 at the Holiday the luncheon. Colleen Barrett (from left) Jack Hornbeck, Chamber’s President & CEO; Paul Ariola, Dale Carnegie Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel and Conference Center. Training/Wade Powell & Assoc.; Top Producer of Memberships Ken Donner, Fulton Bank; and Nelson Adcock, (GeoEnvironmental Resources, Inc.), Chamber’s Chair The first speaker in the series is Colleen Barrett, President Registration begins at 11:30am and the lunch and program he 2011 Victory Lap - The Pedal to the Metal Annual Sustainable Emeritus of Southwest Airlines and co-author of “Lead begin at noon. Professionals, both men and women, won’t TResources Campaign (SRC) Victory Celebration and Volunteer with LUV,” which she co-authored with Ken Blanchard want to miss Barrett’s universal message. To attend, visit Recognition event was held on July 28 at American Indoor Karting (“The One Minute Manager”). Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com or contact Sharon in Virginia Beach. Campaign volunteers enjoyed a themed lunch Dail at 757-664-2501, [email protected]. Sponsorship catered by the Dancing Tomato. opportunities are still available. As of August 22, the Annual Campaign has raised $742,179. The campaign con cludes on September 30. Ten volunteers have qualified for an in centive trip in late September to the Bahamas. General Assembly Incumbent Evaluations (continued from page 1) The Chamber thanks Michael Dudley, CEO, Optima Health Plans, and John Wilson, Co-Owner, WBR Insurance, for their leadership 2011 Virginia FREE Incumbent Evaluations - Hampton Roads Delegation and enthusiasm while working as the Campaign Co-Chairs. Special Rank 2011 Business 2011 Vote 2011 2011 thanks go to the outstanding support of the Chamber’s municipal Senators Order Rating Percentage Stewardship Effectiveness board teams and corporate teams: *BB&T *LEAD Hampton Roads Thomas Norment 1 89 94% 84 89 Frank Wagner 2 84 81% 86 81 *Bank of Hampton Roads NASCAR Mixed Nuts Jeffrey McWaters 3 83 87% 78 66 *Chamber Ambassadors *Norfolk Board Frederick Quayle 4 82 88% 75 66 *Chesapeake Board *Optima Health Plans Ralph Northam 5 80 87% 73 73 *Clark Nexsen Portsmouth Board Harry Blevins 6 79 80% 78 68 John Miller 7 68 73% 62 60 Community Bank Regional Board 8 56 59% 54 61 Cox Communications & Suffolk Board Yvonne Miller 9 56 61% 51 55 Cox Business *SunTrust Bank 10 53 53% 53 62 *Dale Carnegie Training *Sync757 Delegates *Fulton Bank *Virginia Beach Board GEICO Wells Fargo Chris Jones 1 89 94% 83 85 Salvatore Iaquinto 2 85 94% 76 73 *Asterisks note teams that have exceeded their goals! Ronald Villanueva 3 84 93% 75 60 Barry Knight 4 84 88% 80 69 The Chamber’s annual SRC raises nearly a third of the Chamber’s Harry Purkey 5 83 88% 79 69 annual operating budget. If you would like more information about John Cosgrove 6 82 88% 77 72 participating in next year’s campaign, please contact Sarah Lampert, Glenn Oder 7 82 88% 76 75 Christopher Stolle 8 82 88% 76 66 Vice President of Development, at [email protected]. William Barlow 9 77 88% 67 58 Robert Tata 10 77 80% 74 69 Brenda Pogge 11 77 88% 66 53 Matthew James 12 76 80% 73 68 Paula Miller 13 75 81% 68 58 Kenneth Alexander 14 72 81% 63 62 Johnny Joannou 15 67 69% 65 66 Algie Howell 16 65 75% 52 52 TRUSTEE PROFILE Mayme BaCote 17 61 75% 47 49 18 60 64% 55 54 Beach Development Group, located in Robin Abbott 19 57 75% 40 39 Vi rginia Beach, is a VASWaM Certified, Class A Contractor and Development company formed in 2006 to develop unique commercia l prop erties in strategic areas. The company’s mission is to design projects with quality, in novation and vision – in other words, create ‘Sustainable Developments for the Futur e.’ Kathy Owens Beach Development Group has experience and Owner/Manager provides services in almost all aspects of land development. The company’s latest project is AsiaTown, an exciting ne w development located in Virginia Beach that will feature shops, restaurants, and professional businesses that represent the Asian co mmunity in Hampton Roads. This project will serve as a model to be used throughout the state. Program Offers Complete and Affordable Payroll Administration Be ach Development Group’s recently announced application for an ayroll4members is a complete state-of-the-art payroll and tax administration program with bank level security provides you all EB 5 Regional Center promises to deliver a significant economic impact to Pof the tools and resources that you and your employees need to easily manage payroll and its related functions. Any business, the region. The Virginia Atlantic Regional Center (VARC) was formed to both large and small, can use this service. Pick and choose which products in the services suite you need and want, including, take advantage of the opportunity the EB5 immigrant investment program payroll, timekeeping, background checks, 401K options, and flexible spending accounts. provides for financing targeted projects in a specified geographical region. Enveloping large portions of Virginia, VARC is the first EB5 On top of all of this, members also have the ability to get an instant quote online and see an estimated cost without any pressure Re gional Center in the nation that encompasses southeastern Virginia. or obligation! This service is easily accessible, and offers friendly and knowledgeable customer service. For details and instant For more information, visit www.beachdevelopmentgroup.com. online quotes visit, www.payroll4members.com or call 1-800-924-3543. Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Summer 2011

CHAMBER CORNER AMBASSADOR OF THE QUARTER

Congratulations to Tim Hogeland, who has been named the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Quarter. Tim began volunteering as an Ambassador in December 2009 and finds it rewarding to represent the Chamber at ribbon cuttings and volunteer at events.

“I enjoy meeting new members and TIM HOGELAND strengthening existing relationships at Account Executive In August, the Hampton Roads Chamber received an Rocket Direct Communications, Inc various Chamber networking events,” Am erican Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Silver said Tim. “The Ambassadors are a fun Award for Communications Excellence for its website group to work with and they are all invested www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com. in helping members succeed in the local The Hampton Roads Chamber hosted the Virginia Association of Chamber of Celebrating its 28th year, the Awards for Communication Commerce Executives (VACCE) Annual Meeting held June 23-24 in Norfolk. business marketplace.” Excellence continues to be the vehicle for chambers across As th e 2010-2011 VACCE President, Sylvia Haines, Senior Vice President of Tim attends monthly Chamber networking the U.S. to promote effective chamber communications, Organiza tional Development, Hampton Roads Chamber, presided over the meeting. as well as highlight initiatives, introduce events, and inform Nearly 60 Chamber staff members from throughout Virginia networked and shared functions and goes out of his way to make new members. id eas during the two-day conference, titled “One Vision: Connecting through members feel comfortable and appreciated . “We are thrilled and proud to receive this award from our Economic Development.” Attendees enjoyed a cruise aboard the Carrie B, Tim has recently referred several potential national professional organization,” said Jack Hornbeck, sponsored by the Virginia Port Authority. Conference speakers included: John members to join the Chamber. Chamber President & CEO. He added, “In 2010, our Chambe r Brod erick, President of Old Dominion University; Barry DuVal, President & CEO of launched a new website. The former website needed to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce; Alisa Bailey, President & CEO of Virginia Tourism The Ambassador Committee is a diverse be overhauled, from its appearance and content, to the Corporation; Aubrey Layne, Director of the Commonwealth Transportation Board; group of 15 volunteers who are dedicated to usability and maintenance. Data showed that nine months and Stan Scott, Executive Director of the Virginia National Defense Industrial making a difference in the Chamber and after launching the Chamber’s new website, 2,620 more Authority. the co mmunity. Ambassadors are liaisons people visited the site monthly and 84 more people visited be tween the Chamber and new and existing daily. This award is a reflection of the hard work and Yvonne Johnson is now serving as Membership members. pro fessionalism of the Chamber’s staff and Tim Bradshaw Co ordinator. Yvonne joined the Chamber in April 2011 of Insercorp LTD.” as part-time Information Coordinator. For more information about becoming an Ambassador, contact Yvonne Johnson at [email protected] or 757-664-2504.

Welcome New Members Anniversaries Congratulations to the following businesses that celebrated milestone Join us in welcoming these new Chamber members. For the most current member directory, visit www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com membership anniversaries from from May-July 2011. Virginia Neurology & Sleep Centers Robra Construction MAY 25 YEARS Holiday House of Portsmouth, Inc. Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc. Rycorp, Inc. LeClairRyan AmeriGas The Breakers Resort Inn Siesmic Selcouth Next Steps Resourcing, Inc. Atlantic Coast Capital, LLC Land & Coates Sub Stantial Corp. Opportunity Inc. of Hampton Roads Buggy Bathe Auto Wash & Detail Shoppe JUNE PB Americas Inc. Worldwide/HRVA, LLC Panasonic Customer Call Center Cornell Marketing Apricot Lane Boutique VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads Courthouse Academy Artsmith Media LLC The Pinnacle Group Damco Distribution Services, Inc. Ashley Furniture HomeStore Southeastern Virginia JULY 20 YEARS Portfolio Recovery Assoc., LLC Dewberry & Davis, Inc. All Trades of Tidewater, Inc. VAMF Inc. dba The Original Mattress Factory Atlantic Bay Mortgage - Marcie Ellis, Heather APM Terminals Walmart Super Center (Sandbridge) Dingle Voice Todd, Yvonne Price Ameriprise Financial Service Inc. Freedom Automotive FASTSIGNS Virginia Beach Averett University Applied Human Research Protections MANCON Commercial Sales Div. 5 YEARS Harpers Road Autoworks, LLC dba Maaco Beach Development Group Arthur Dickens - Wash Systems Member One Federal Credit Union Atlantic Asset Management Group, Inc. Holiday Inn Select Norfolk Airport Blue Chip Painting Co., LLC Asian Indians of Hampton Roads Triple R Ranch, Inc. Bronco Federal Credit Union JAWCS LLC, Trading as A Friendly and Affordable Buffalo Wild Wings (Suffolk) Aspen Cleaning Corporation USA Discounters, Ltd. Chesapeake Public Schools Mover, Inc Atkinson Management Group, LLC Crowne Plaza Norfolk Downtown City of Portsmouth Dept. of Social Services Jumpn G’s Ice Cream Inc. Dog Guard Out of Sight Fencing by Daisy’s Pet China Channel Limited 15 YEARS Coastal Precast Systems LLC Lovas Insurance Agency/Nationwide Services Designs by ME, Inc. Carey/VIP & Celebrity Limousines Cruises, Inc. Menchie’s Edgewater Construction Services, LLC Devcon Security Controlled Conditions Corp. Customer Magnetism Millicare by EBC Carpet Services Enterprise Fleet Management Eastern Waterproofing & Restoration of VA, LLC Elizabeth River Project Donnelly Real Properties, LLC Murray Homes, Inc. Ethos Info, Inc. FASTSIGNS Norfolk Parkway Mfg. Co., Inc. Greensville Transport Company National University Equity 1 Inc. Financial Solutions - Steve Burton Gerloff Painting & Decorating, Inc. Penact Associates, Inc. IssueTrak, Inc. nTelos Wireless (Virginia Beach Blvd.) Faith Services For Your Repair Hampton Roads Postal Customer Council Phillips Automotive, Inc. Janet McCaskey w/ Farmers Insurance Prolific Business Solutions Fleet Feet Sports Happy Tails S & K Sales Co. Klett Consulting Group, Inc Remedies Medispa & Barber Shop J. T. Fisher Funeral Services Hemal Enterprise United Jewish Federation of Tidewater Latitudes Apartment Homes Resilient Family Services, Inc. Lawrence Pharmacy Kanai Do Your Plumbing Mechanical Equipment Sales, Inc. Sauer, Inc. Liberty Tax Service (Norfolk) Stephen Alexander Homes LLC 10 YEARS Strayer University-Virginia Beach Campus SERVPRO of Newport News McLean Mortgage Corporation Swing Time All Seasons Heating & Cooling Service Co. Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts TaScera Building Corporation Stephens Financial Partners, LLC Prevailance, Inc. Walmart (Hillcrest Pkwy., Chesapeake) Apartment Guide Studio Center Total Production Convergent Technologies Tile & Terrazzo, LLC Protean Way International, LLC Woods Financial, Inc. Valentine & Burns, Inc. Hampton Inn Oceanfront North

Did you Ne w Member to Member (M2M) discount cards, presented by Ashley Furniture Home Store, have ar rived. As Thanks To Our a Chamber member, you have the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive discounts offered by other chamber members and your business can also offer your own discounts. For a complete l ist of M2M discounts, visit Know? www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com and go to the Member Discounts page. Strategic Simply present your card to a part icipating Chamber member and receive the listed discount. All members of your organi zation are eligible to rec eive these discounts. Partners Chamber members will receive one new M2M discount card upon renewal. For additional cards or to offer a di scount, contact Yvonne Johnson at [email protected] or call 757-664-2504. For more information about being a Strategic Partner, contact the membership department at 757-664-2504.

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