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Summer 2011 Governor Mcdonnell Signs Legislation to Increase Members Enjoy Tourism and Business Development Summer Outings Summer 2011 Governor McDonnell Signs Legislation to Increase Members Enjoy Tourism and Business Development Summer Outings n May 25 at the Virginia 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. Continued on page 3 Save the Date 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 LEAD Hampton Roads Honors Seven Distinguished Leaders r e l Award. Jones pr omoted collegiality and cooperation beyond local During the gathering, 2011 LHR Chair Greg French passed the gavel d n i h c S boundaries by being mindful of regional impact and opportunities. to incoming Chair Jeff Ainslie. All proceeds from the event will n i v e K benefit LHR’s youth programs “eXcel” and “Hampton Roads f o y Chuck Harris, President & CEO of the YMCA of South Hampton s e t LAUNCH.” r u o Roads, received this year’s Julian F. Hirst Award. Harris exemplifies c o t o h P excellence in leadership and civic responsibility. LEAD Hampton Roads is a program of the Hampton Roads Chamber . Created in 1989 to identify, connect and support committed Angelica D. Light, President & CEO of the Hampton Roads re gional leaders, it is the largest and oldest leadership organization Community Foundation, received the Visionary Award for Non-Profits . in the greater Hampton Roads region. Light has transformed this organization into a regional powerhouse that links donors and key leaders to solve critical community issues. Thank you to gala sponsors: Cox Business (Presenting); Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas (Silver); and Inside Business (Media). John Broderick was given the Visionary Award for Education. r (from left) Honorable William Howell, Speaker, Virginia House of Delegates; Delegate e l d n As President of Old Dominion University, Broderick has displayed i Chris Jones and his wife Karen Jones h c S n a dedicated commitment to making numerous and innovative i v e K f o n June 30, LEAD Hampton Roads (LHR) hosted its 23rd annual contributions to the university and, in turn, the region . y s e t r u meeting and gala celebration at the Norfolk Waterside o c O Raynor Taylor, RADM USN (Ret.), President of The Future of o t o Marriott. More than 350 business and community leaders attended h Hampton Roads, received the Visionary Award for Military. P the reception and dinner honoring seven distinguished leaders. Taylor has channeled his military leadership into raising Vince Mastracco, a partner at Kaufman & Canoles, received the awareness on regional transportation issues. His tenacity and 2011 First Citizen of Hampton Roads Award, recognizing him focus have galva nized regional support for High Speed Rail. as a leader whose tireless efforts have led the Hampton Roads Anne B. Shumadine, Founder & Chairman of Signature Financial, communities into greater partnership and prosperity.
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