3392 HRCC 6/6/13 2:35 PM Page 1

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Spring 2013

CHAMBER CORNER TRUSTEE PROFILE AMBASSADOR OF THE QUARTER

Sabrina Evans, Municipal Affairs Coordinator, Since 1931, Capital Group, home was awarded a scholarship by the Virginia of the American Funds, has been Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives singularly focused on delivering to attend the VACCE Institute program in March Congratulations to Raj Agarwal, who has Spring 2013 2013. Congratulations Sabrina! superior, consistent results for been named the Chamber’s Ambassador long-term investors. Capital Group of the Quarter. Raj began volunteering serves individual investors, financial as an Ambassador in September intermediaries and institutions 2009. In addition to attending a variety 360IT PARTNERS Wins Hampton Roads Small Business of the Year Governor Signs Virginia’s around the world through a broad of Chamber events and new business he 29th annual Hampton Roads Small Business of the Year (SBOY) Historic Transportation range of products and services that ribbon cutting ceremonies, he uses his Awards luncheon was held on May 23 during National Small Business Scott Duncan include American Funds, one of NEERAJ “RAJ” financial knowledge to relay the benefits T Funding Bill

Sr. Vice President/General the largest mutual fund families Courtesy of the Governor’s Office. Michaele White Anniversaries AGARWAL of Chamber membership to new and Week. More than 300 people attended the event held at the Virginia Beach Manager in the U.S. Congratulations to the following businesses that celebrated Financial Consultant prospective members. He explains Convention Center. 360IT PARTNERS was the overall winner of the 2013 Hornor Townsend & Kent, Inc. milestone membership anniversaries from February - April 2013. As a privately held firm with an independent charter, the that Chamber membership pays off by Hampton Roads Small Business of the Year Award. utilizing networking opportunities, 50 YEARS company focuses on doing what’s right for investors over the 360IT PARTNERS is an 18-year-old business providing computer help to long term. In offices throughout Asia, Australia, Europe and community exposure and discount Columbia Gas of Virginia shipbuilders, retailers, funeral homes and other clients. In the past year, North America, 7,000 associates make the needs of their programs. Raj said, “From an economic 40 YEARS investors their top priority every day. Capital Group has over prosperity perspective, it’s important for the company’s sales increased 24% to more than $2 million and the number Hearndon Construction Corp. 500 associates here in Hampton Roads, focused not only on businesses to work together. Chamber of employees went from 15 to 23. President Martin Joseph, said, “When providing superior service to their American Funds customers, we were told we were the Virginia Beach Small Business of the Year, we 35 YEARS membership is an excellent avenue for but also on being active members of our community. Each year, businesses to use in working toward the were blown away. To be the small business of the region is astronomical! Electric Motor & Contracting Company, Inc. associates personally support more than 40 local nonprofit region’s common goals.” Raj’s continued It was amazingly fierce competition.” Martin told the crowd, “It started organizations through donations and volunteer work. In turn, 30 YEARS dedication as a Chamber Ambassador with me and two great partners, Aaron Frketich and Jasmin Rebultan. We (from left) Zack Miller of Hatch (Impressions in Print Leadership Award); Jimmy Strickland n May 13, surrounded by legislators and community and WNIS, WTAR, 96X, BOB-FM, US 106 Capital Group and its charitable foundation enhance that made him a natural choice to serve as and Stephen Jones of Strickland & Jones, PC (Norfolk Small Business of the Year); Brad Scott have a sharp staff of IT techs and engineers, dedicated admin team and a of Cetan Corp. (Young Entrepreneur Award); Tom and Terri Richards of Triquetra Technologies transportation advocates from across the Commonwealth, support with funding in the form of grants and matching gifts. the Chamber’s Ambassador Chairperson O During the past 10 years, the company has contributed more sales team who deliver great IT solutions. And then you add in (Peninsula Small Business of the Year); Martin Joseph of 360IT PARTNERS (Virginia Beach Governor Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed Virginia’s 25 YEARS for 2013. Small Business of the Year and regional winner); Becky Reed of Reed Integration, Inc. (Suffolk Leslie H. Friedman than $200 million to charitable organizations around the world. clients who put their trust and support in us. And it’s about giving back to Small Business of the Year); Tracey Davis and Barbara Willis of Hampton Roads Community Road to the Future (HB 2313), the state's first comprehensive LifeNet Health the community. We support charities and businesses which make a Health Center (Portsmouth Small Business of the Year); and Stephen Elgin of Personal Touch transportation funding plan approved in 27 years. The To learn more, visit www.americanfunds.com. Services, Inc. (Chesapeake Small Business of the Year) McPherson Design Group, pc difference in people’s lives.” Chambers of Commerce throughout the state were key 20 YEARS 360IT PARTNERS was Virginia Beach’s 2013 Small Business of the Year as advocate organizations securing the passage of HB 2313. Bondurant Associates In addition, the Impressions in Print Leadership Award was presented to well, and was chosen for the regional award from an excellent pool of city Commonwealth Financial Partners, LC Zack Miller, founder of Hatch, and Brad Scott, owner of Cetan Corp., Regarding transportation, the budget funds $28.7 million winners including: Fulton Bank Hampton Roads Division accepted the Young Entrepreneur Award (YEA!). to initially capitalize the Intercity Passenger Rail Operating Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast • Personal Touch Services, Inc. (Chesapeake) and Capital Fund; $28.7 million to the Virginia Transportation New Day Office Products & Furnishings, Inc. Welcome New Members • Strickland & Jones, P.C. (Norfolk) Winners were selected by the following judging committee: Joseph Infrastructure Bank; and $100 million to delay tolls on the Poole Mahoney, PC Join us in welcoming these new Chamber members. For the most current member directory, visit www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com • Triquetra Technologies, Inc. (Peninsula) Donnelly, Donnelly Real Properties LLC; Caron Crouse, Dixon Hughes Midtown and Downtown tunnels until 2014. 15 YEARS FEBRUARY United Credit Education Services Personal Touch Services, Inc. • Hampton Roads Community Health Center (Portsmouth) Goodman LLP; Lamont Maddox, Guidance Law Firm, P.C.; Doris Gomez, CINTAS Corporation - The Service Professionals WineShop at Home Southside Moving and Storage • Reed Integration (Suffolk) Following on the heels of nearly three decades of inaction Artcraft Management Inc. Regent University school of Business and Leadership; Susan Long-Molnar, Dunmar Companies Yummy Goodness Catering Company Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. Managing Communications Consulting; and Dr. Stephen Lanivich, on the critical challenges facing transportation funding in Excel Paving Corp. The following were selected as the “Top 10 to Watch.” These businesses Clarke Financial Management APRIL Virginia, this historic bi-partisan legislation supported by Greenbrier Lighting Inc. Old Dominion University. Comfort Keepers/Comforting Solutions for In MARCH 9Round are some of the fastest-growing small businesses in the area: Hyval Industries Republicans and Democrats from each chamber will provide Home Care American Laser Skincare College of William & Mary/ Mason School of • Dancing Tomato Portsmouth Public Schools Dr. Stephen Scoper served as keynote speaker. Dr. Scoper is the Vice more than $3.4 billion in additional statewide transportation Dr. Mitchell Corey, Optometrist/Corey Family Vision Ayanna James Business Specialty Coatings Inc. • GM Engineering Services, LLC President of Virginia Eye Consultants and has an international reputation Edwards Travel, Inc. of Virginia Beach Bailey Enterprise LLC DBA/ Avis Budget E.V. Williams, Inc. funding, more than $1.5 billion in additional funding for Virginia Beach Printing Co. • GreenLife Adventure Sports Energy Evaluations and Enhancements Bani Software by Angela Lucienne Bani FitNice PT in his field as a board certified, fellowship-trained specialist in all Northern Virginia, and more than $1 billion in additional W3 Marine The Gardens of Virginia Beach Blessed Hands Home Health Care Hulett & Associates, Inc. • Hampton Roads Veterinary Hospice areas of refractive surgery, from cataract surgery to LASIK. Virginia funding for Hampton Roads, over the next five years alone. Gina McCoy Beauty Consultant Mary Kay Buffalo Wild Wings - Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach Landstown Commons Shopping Center • Kelli’s Dance Explosion Eye Consultants was the 2011 Small Business of the Year. 10 YEARS Hampton Inn & Suites - Battlefield Blvd The Daily Press, Inc. Matsumoto Media • O’Connor Brewing Company Jack Hornbeck, President & CEO of the Hampton Roads Andre Marquez Architects Hampton Roads Community Foundation Dryer Vent Wizard Mobile Integrity Automotive, Inc. • RoboCent, Inc Thanks to sponsors: Southern Bank (Presenting); Inside Business Chamber, said, “Transportation funding has been the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Heidi’s - Floral Designs by John EDM Office Automation Multra-Guard Security (Media); Impressions in Print (Leadership Award); Virginia Beach Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Emergency Services Training Associates (ESTA) • ShepelleWatkinsWhite Consulting & Law, PLLC Chamber’s top legislative priority for many years, and this Jones Lang LaSalle Norfolk Fair Trade Company Convention Center (Gold). Spotswood Commons Apartments Keller Williams Realty Export Guidance Group Preferred Care at Home of Virginia Beach • Vinylmint plan, a necessary compromise, will help ensure the region’s Target Import Warehouse The Kennedy Factor Goatech Shelter Systems Quality Tactical • Vox Optima mobility and economic growth. We applaud Governor National High School Coaches Association Gretchen Green Independent Stylist- Secured Network Solutions, Inc. McDonnell for his leadership on this historic legislation. We 5 YEARS Navigon Financial Group Homecoming Trunk Shows SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Inc. Allzwell Assisted Living NAWBO-SEVA National Association of Women Hampton Roads Net-Flow Solutions Suffolk Partnership For a Healthy Community also thank those members of the Hampton Roads General Commodore Theatre Business Owners Hatch Norfolk Total Wine - Laskin Road, Virginia Beach Assembly delegation who worked to develop a bi-partisan JES Foundation Repair nTelos Wireless - Suffolk iStorageNorfolk/Storage Quest LLC Virginia Asset Group funding plan that finally allows the Commonwealth to Mad Science of Hampton Roads Primrose School of Virginia Beach South JetSet Cleaning Services, LLC Willetts Insurance Agency address its failing transportation infrastructure. The Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA State Farm Insurance -Langkil Insurance Agency Max & Erma's Restaurant - Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Port Authority The Traveling Vineyard - Elizabeth Allen Norfolk Jaycees, Inc. Chamber had insisted that our elected officials view the WeldenField of Virginia, LLC transportation crisis with urgency and work in a bipartisan The Roaming Chef joined the Chamber in December 2012. We inadvertently left this company out of the November-January New Members list. manner in crafting a solution. The business community was he Chamber held its annual State of the City Series from united on the need for action on this critical issue.” TFebruary-May. More than 3,500 attended the five-part series to learn about key business development initiatives, In attendance for this historic signing were Aubrey Layne and Did you Thanks To Our municipal progress updates and opportunities in the cities Shep Miller, members of the Commonwealth Transportation When consumers know that a small business is a member of the chamber of where they live and work. Each city’s mayor provided a state Board, as well as Dwight Farmer, Executive Director of the Know? (from left) Patrick Reynolds, Chair of the Chamber’s Chesapeake Division; Capt. Robert commerce, they are 49% more likely to think favorably of it and 80% more Strategic of the city address to provide an annual update of their city’s Hampton Roads Planning District Commission. These three Geis, Commanding Officer of NAS Oceana/NALF-Fentress; Deborah Stearns, Chair of the leaders are members of the Hampton Roads Chamber’s likely to purchase goods or services from the company. Chamber membership progress and future goals. Chamber; Chesapeake Mayor Alan Krasnoff; and Dawn Glynn of TowneBank Partners Regional Board of Directors. Also representing the adds credibility. If your business is not a member, join now. Visit HamptonRoadsChamber.com or Hampton Roads Chamber, was Dean McClain, Director call 757.664.2504. of Municipal Affairs. For more information about being a Strategic Partner, contact the membership department at 757-664-2504. Save the Date Beach Bash CONNECT WITH THE Thursday, June 13, 4:00pm-8:00pm CHAMBER facebook.com/ twitter.com/ linkedin.com Neptune’s Park, Virginia Beach ON THE WEB Chamber757 Chamber757 Group-Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series (from left) John Matson of TowneBank and Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim (from left) Ward Robinett of TowneBank and Portsmouth Mayor Kenneth Wright Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce • 500 East Main Street • Suite 700 • Norfolk, VA 23510 Speaker: Dr. Teresa Sullivan, President, University of Virginia Wednesday, June 19, 11:30am-1:15pm Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center, Norfolk HOW TO CONTACT US Virginia Beach Armed Forces Awards Luncheon DIRECTOR DIRECTOR VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS & Thursday, July 18, 11:30am-2:00pm MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MARKETING JEB/Little Creek/Fort Story, CPO/Brashear Conference Center, Sandy Sekeet Sarah M. Lampert Lisa Jones Virginia Beach 757-664-2530 757-664-2503 757-664-2531 Military Recognition Reception OFFICERS: MAIN NUMBER Friday, August 9, 3:00pm-5:00pm Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk Deborah K. Stearns, CPM, SIOR, CHAIR 757-622-2312 Scan this QR code with your mobile device to (from left) Ira Agricola, Senior Vice President of the Chamber; Jack Hornbeck, President & (from left) Bettie Cuddyer, Chair of the Chamber’s Suffolk Division; Diana Klink, Media Michael M. Dudley, CHAIR-ELECT visit the Chamber’s website CEO of the Chamber; Cathie France, Chair of the Chamber’s Virginia Beach Division; Virginia & Community Relations Director for the City of Suffolk; Rear Admiral Gretchen Herbert; Suffolk For a listing of all Chamber events, Susan Blackman, TREASURER Beach Mayor Will Sessoms; Deborah Stearns, Chair of the Chamber; Reverend Michael City Manager Selena Cuffee-Glenn; Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson; and Michael Kerner of Bon visit Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com Jack Hornbeck, CCE, PRESIDENT & CEO Visit us at: www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com Daniels; William Foster III of TowneBank; and Thom Prevette of Bon Secours Hampton Secours Hampton Roads Health System Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce CONTACT (USPS 380770) is published quarterly by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Roads Health System 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. THE HAMPTON ROADS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(6) MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. 3392 HRCC 6/6/13 2:35 PM Page 2

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Spring 2013 Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Spring 2013

Hampton Roads Sports Commission LEAD Hampton Roads Celebrates 25 Years and Honors Four Distinguished Leaders Honors Local College Football and The Business of Early Education Basketball Athletes Small Business Development Center’s Efforts Honored with National Award traditional boundaries. The Governor’s pledge to secure a long- LEAD Hampton Roads is a program of the Hampton Roads Chamber. term, sustainable source of funding for transportation was Created in 1989 to identify, connect and support committed regional Norfolk and Suffolk. Centers that graduated from the year-long fulfilled with the passage of HB 2313. leaders, it is the largest and oldest leadership organization in the business development program in 2012 increased revenues greater Hampton Roads region. by 16% and increased their enrollment by 28%. The 2013 Regional Statesman award was presented to Senator Frank Wagner who was a lead negotiator in the Virginia Senate Thank you to sponsors: TowneBank (Presenting), KITCO Fiber Lauren Small, Business Analyst for the SBDC, said, “Our research on the transportation bill. Senator Wagner worked to forge a Optics (Spirited), and Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA (Reception). supports that early education is a workforce development path for support for a compromise bill. issue. Those early years are when brain development occurs and are critical for setting children up for success in school Patricia Rawls received the Julian Hirst Alumni Leadership Award winners (from left) ODU Football Coach Bobby Wilder (accepting on behalf of Taylor and life.” Award, which recognizes a LHR graduate who exemplifies Heinicke); Evan Moog; Terrence Palmer; Keiara Avant; and NSU Basketball Interim Head excellence in community, civic and professional leadership. Coach Robert Jones (accepting on behalf of Pendarvis Williams) Studies show that every $1 spent on early childhood education Photos courtesy Ryan Saul Lauren Small, Business Analyst for the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads leads a training session returns $7 to $10 in community benefits. Another study found Governor Bob McDonnell accepts the 2013 First Citizen of Hampton Roads Award Nancy Creech was presented with the Visionary Leader Award. that quality early education provides Virginians with $2 billion in n May 30, LEAD Hampton Roads (LHR) hosted “Bravo!,” its 25th Twenty-five years ago, as Chair of the Hampton Roads Chamber, he efforts of the Small Business Development Center of benefits over 17 years, including reduced needs for special annual meeting and gala celebration at the Norfolk Waterside she helped form LEAD Hampton Roads. She has served on Hampton Roads (SBDC) and Virginia Beach Economic O T education, child welfare and grade retention, fewer juvenile and Marriott. More than 500 business and community leaders attended over 50 boards and commissions and is the force behind the Development were honored with an Outstanding Achievement in adult crimes, higher earnings by parents and increased tax the reception and dinner honoring four visionary leaders and success of the Neptune Festival. Innovation Award at the Alliance for Innovation’s Transforming collections. celebrate the program’s 25th anniversary. Local Government Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia, in April. As part of the evening, 50 members of the community graduated Warren Harris, Virginia Beach Director of Economic Development, Heather Newton, co-owner of Bullfrogs and Butterflies Preschool Governor Bob McDonnell accepted the 2013 First Citizen of from LHR’s nine-month leadership program, joining more than accepted the award for GrowSmart, an early childhood and Kindergarten in Virginia Beach, participated in the program Hampton Roads Award. This honor highlights the importance 1,300 other graduates. Jeff Ainslie, 2013 LHR Chair, introduced (from left) John Wilson, Chair, Hampton Roads Sport Commission; Janine Aldridge; and education program recognized for its impact on the future in 2011. She said that the training and counseling helped of thinking and acting with an emphasis on collaboration across the Class of 2013 to the audience. LEAD Hampton Roads Class of 2013 emcee Jack Ankerson workforce and the economic vitality of the City. her center develop a marketing plan to better promote their he Hampton Roads Sports Commission (HRSC), an affiliate of the business and programs. Newton said, “We went from an In 2009, through innovative partnerships and a grant from Smart Hampton Roads Chamber, hosted its Celebration of College enrollment of 23 children in fall 2010 to 50 children by spring T Beginnings South Hampton Roads, the SBDC created a business Athletics Awards Dinner on April 17 to recognize and celebrate the 2011. By the fall of 2012, we had 64 children enrolled.” Newton development program targeted to early education childcare local football and basketball programs. Veteran sportswriter attributes the growth in numbers as a direct result of the centers as sustainable small businesses. The year-long program and author Jim Ducibella served as keynote speaker. success of the SBDC program. Newton explains that once provides business owners a combination of industry specific Honoring Local First Responders their school was branded with a new website and a new logo, Annual Sustainable Resources The Hampton Roads Sports Commission Player of the Year Awards, small business management training, as well as intensive he Hampton Roads Chamber hosted the inaugural Valor the phone started ringing on a regular basis and families presented by Vandeventer Black LLP, were awarded to the top one-on-one mentoring. By helping businesses operate more TAwards on April 19 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. wanted to tour the center. "It was an amazing program and we Campaign Kicked Off April 30! offensive and defensive players within the region. The six efficiently, owners and directors are able to devote more time to This breakfast event provided the local business community an are so thankful we got a letter from Lauren Small and the SBDC winners were: improving the quality of instruction to children in their care. opportunity to thank and recognize police, fire and EMS inviting us to participate,” she said. personnel for extraordinary acts of courage and resourcefulness Football Offensive Player Men’s Basketball Defensive The program aims to improve financial stability of the centers, in the line of duty. Nearly 300 people in attendance heard the of the Year Player of the Year increase marketing capability, reduce employee turnover and Small, along with William Davenport of the SBDC, work moving and inspiring accounts of bravery and amazing stories of Taylor Heinicke Terrence Palmer implement best business practices. with education coordinators in the four Hampton Roads Officer James Winslow of the Suffolk Police Department was presented with the Gold Quarterback, Old Dominion University Guard, Apprentice School cities to provide this program to local early childhood education Medal of Valor and the Ultimate Sacrifice Awards. (pictured from left) Suffolk Mayor the lives that were saved by these selfless rescuers. WVEC-TV The SBDC Early Education Business Program began in Virginia Linda Johnson; Dr. Steve Julian, Sentara Obici Hospital; Delegate Chris Jones; Suffolk 13 News Anchor/Reporter Vanessa Coria served as emcee. centers. Police Chief Thomas Bennett; Suffolk Police Officer James Winslow; and Michael Dudley, Football Defensive Player Women’s Basketball Offensive Beach and provided training and counseling to 25 centers. Chair-Elect of the Hampton Roads Chamber of the Year Player of the Year In 2011 and 2012, the program expanded to include Chesapeake, Award Winners Firefighter Medic II Terry S. Davenport Evan Moog Keiara Avant Suffolk Fire Department - Ultimate Sacrifice & Gold Medal Linebacker, Christopher Newport Forward, Hampton University Officer James Winslow, Senior Firefighter David W. Dickens of Valor: University Suffolk Police Department Suffolk Fire Department Sergeant Steve Jenkins - Silver Medal of Valor: Officer Portsmouth Police Department Men’s Basketball Offensive Women’s Basketball Defensive Jonathan Williams, Chesapeake Police Captain William T. Kessinger, Sr. his year’s annual Sustainable Resources Campaign Player of the Year Player of the Year Department More than 100 Participants Attend Military Transition Job Fair Suffolk Fire Department Pendarvis Williams Janine Aldridge Mr. Barry Kirschner T(SRC), Fiesta Into The Future!, led by Campaign Chair, - Silver Medal of Valor: MPR Timothy Hamed & Officer Justin Trout, Virginia Virginia Beach EMS Susie Archer, Old Dominion Steel Container, and Campaign Guard, Norfolk State University Guard, College of William & Mary n March 26, the Chamber hosted Florence Haynes-Addison, Site Director for Beach Police Department Lieutenant Taz A. Lancaster Co-Chair, Joe Thomas, GEICO, (pictured above) kicked off Suffolk Fire Department Oa Military Transition Job Fair, in JEB Little Creek & NAS OCEANA military The Silver Medal of Valor was presented to Chesapeake Police Officer Jonathan Williams. - Bronze Medal of Valor: Probationary Firefighter Medic II Colton S. Pulley in style at the Town Point Club in Norfolk on April 30. Each football and basketball program nominated a student athlete partnership with the Virginia Advisory programs at Old Dominion University, beamed (pictured from left) Chesapeake City Councilman Robert Ike; Chesapeake Police Chief Police Officer Chelsea Parker, Virginia Suffolk Fire Department for each category. A selection committee, consisting of local sports Council on Military Education. Held at the with pride as she talked about her affiliation. Kelvin Wright; Chesapeake Police Officer Jonathan Williams; and Michael Dudley, Beach Police Department Captain Chris Riley A goal of $850,000 is set for 2013 and we are well on Chair-Elect of the Hampton Roads Chamber experts familiar with the school programs, selected the top offensive Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, there “This is my fifth year participating,” she - Bronze Medals of Valor: Captain Portsmouth Fire Department our way at $528,274 or 62% raised as of May 29! Brian Lee, Lieutenant Jerry Bohn, Officer Jason Saburn and defensive players from the nominees. were more than 100 transitioning military stated. “I find it to be an extremely helpful Chesapeake Police Department There is still time to get in on the fun and raise resources Firefighter Kyle Billips, Firefighter personnel, DOD civilian, and veterans in event and I am proud to be a part of it,” Charles Cook & Firefighter Kurt Officer C.J. Scallon for the Chamber. Look online for regular updates on the Johnson, Chesapeake Fire Department Norfolk Police Department attendance who networked and visited she added. Officer Rachael Thomas Chamber’s annual campaign that runs through July 30. the 30 job fair exhibitors. (from left) Job fair attendee MSG Corbin networks with Lifesaving Awards: Chesapeake Police Department a job fair exhibitor Officer K.O. Aldrich We want to thank and recognize this year’s campaign Veteran Cosmopolitan Magazine Editor “These events are awesome and help Norfolk Police Department The Excellence in Public leadership: Amos Harvey, U.S. Navy Veteran Representative at Tidewater military personnel figure out their next step, especially in Senior Firefighter Joseph C. Asbell Safety Award was given to the Shares Secrets of Success Suffolk Fire Department Virginia Beach Fire Department •Vice Chair, Andy Callahan, BB&T Tech, said, “I love participating in these types of events! It’s good the education area,” said Zollie Allmond, U.S. Navy retired Officer W.E. Collard for their response to the FA-18 Jet •Vice Chair, David Williams, Fulton Bank for getting the school out there and getting the support to those and military division representative for Grand Canyon University. Crash on April 6, 2012. (from left) Recipient of the Bronze Medal of Valor Virginia Beach Probationary Police Norfolk Police Department •Vice Chair, Rhonda Bridgeman, Comfort Systems of n April 11, the Chamber held who need it.” Officer Chelsea Parker; with Silver Medal of Valor awardees Virginia Beach Police Officer Edward Cunningham its Professional Women’s Virginia Beach Police Department O Officer Justin Trout and Virginia Beach Master Police Officer Timothy Hamed Virginia •Chesapeake Board Chair, Patrick Reynolds, Ashby Leadership Luncheon at the Westin Development Virginia Beach Town Center. More •Chesapeake Board Liaison, Baxter Ennis, Ennis than 300 were in attendance to Media Group hear Kate White, former editor-in- •Norfolk Board Chair, Grey Persons, Pilot Media chief of Cosmopolitan magazine •Norfolk Board Liaison, Sandy Dumont, The Image speak about “Success: How To Get Architect It, Go Big With It, Savor It.” Ms. •Portsmouth Board Chair, Missy Thomas, NASSCO- White signed copies of her latest book “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You Earl Industries Kate White •Portsmouth Board Liaisons, Earnhart Spencer, This: Success Secrets Every Cooper, Spong & Davis, PC and Tracy Clark, E. Oak Gutsy Girl Should Know.” Kate White is the veteran editor-in-chief Commitment to Print Financial of five magazines, including Cosmopolitan, the best-selling young women’s magazine in the world. White is a critically Offffset Excellence •Suffolk Board Chair, Bettie Cuddyer, Sentara Obici VVaaariable Data Printing Hospital acclaimed author of both fiction and nonfiction books. •Virginia Beach Board Chair, Cathie France, Custom Finishing & Bindery Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Mines, White shared strategies with the audience to better themselves WWaarehousing & Fulﬁllment Minerals & Energy at work and in their personal lives. “You gotta go big, or go Print & Mail Solutions • Virginia Beach Board Liaisons, Steve Romine, LeClair home,” was her main message. White said, “It’s not enough Ryan and Jennifer Anders, Merrill Lynch to do your job well. You’ve got to push it, go for the burn, take it to the max and always think in terms of making your boss 1048048 WWeest 27th Street Teams and campaign volunteers participate from more than and the people who you work for say, ‘Wow’.” She added, “If Norfolk, Virginia 23517 175 chamber member companies. Many of those firms are you don’t go big you won’t get the success, you’re not going 757-622-5793 represented on the Chamber’s boards of directors. Contact to be able to sustain it.” wwww..teagle-little.com Sarah Martin Lampert now if you want more participation information (664-2503, [email protected]). The next event in the Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series will be held on June 19 featuring Dr. Teresa Sullivan, Find us on Facebook President of the University of Virginia. 3392 HRCC 6/6/13 2:35 PM Page 2

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Spring 2013 Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Spring 2013

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Spring 2013

CHAMBER CORNER TRUSTEE PROFILE AMBASSADOR OF THE QUARTER

Sr. Vice President/General the largest mutual fund families Courtesy of the Governor’s Office. Michaele White Anniversaries AGARWAL of Chamber membership to new and Week. More than 300 people attended the event held at the Virginia Beach Manager in the U.S. Congratulations to the following businesses that celebrated Financial Consultant prospective members. He explains Convention Center. 360IT PARTNERS was the overall winner of the 2013 Hornor Townsend & Kent, Inc. milestone membership anniversaries from February - April 2013. As a privately held firm with an independent charter, the that Chamber membership pays off by Hampton Roads Small Business of the Year Award. utilizing networking opportunities, 50 YEARS company focuses on doing what’s right for investors over the 360IT PARTNERS is an 18-year-old business providing computer help to long term. In offices throughout Asia, Australia, Europe and community exposure and discount Columbia Gas of Virginia shipbuilders, retailers, funeral homes and other clients. In the past year, North America, 7,000 associates make the needs of their programs. Raj said, “From an economic 40 YEARS investors their top priority every day. Capital Group has over prosperity perspective, it’s important for the company’s sales increased 24% to more than $2 million and the number Hearndon Construction Corp. 500 associates here in Hampton Roads, focused not only on businesses to work together. Chamber of employees went from 15 to 23. President Martin Joseph, said, “When providing superior service to their American Funds customers, we were told we were the Virginia Beach Small Business of the Year, we 35 YEARS membership is an excellent avenue for but also on being active members of our community. Each year, businesses to use in working toward the were blown away. To be the small business of the region is astronomical! Electric Motor & Contracting Company, Inc. associates personally support more than 40 local nonprofit region’s common goals.” Raj’s continued It was amazingly fierce competition.” Martin told the crowd, “It started organizations through donations and volunteer work. In turn, 30 YEARS dedication as a Chamber Ambassador with me and two great partners, Aaron Frketich and Jasmin Rebultan. We (from left) Zack Miller of Hatch (Impressions in Print Leadership Award); Jimmy Strickland n May 13, surrounded by legislators and community and WNIS, WTAR, 96X, BOB-FM, US 106 Capital Group and its charitable foundation enhance that made him a natural choice to serve as and Stephen Jones of Strickland & Jones, PC (Norfolk Small Business of the Year); Brad Scott have a sharp staff of IT techs and engineers, dedicated admin team and a of Cetan Corp. (Young Entrepreneur Award); Tom and Terri Richards of Triquetra Technologies transportation advocates from across the Commonwealth, support with funding in the form of grants and matching gifts. the Chamber’s Ambassador Chairperson O sales team who deliver great IT solutions. And then you add in (Peninsula Small Business of the Year); Martin Joseph of 360IT PARTNERS (Virginia Beach Governor Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed Virginia’s 25 YEARS During the past 10 years, the company has contributed more for 2013. Small Business of the Year and regional winner); Becky Reed of Reed Integration, Inc. (Suffolk Leslie H. Friedman than $200 million to charitable organizations around the world. clients who put their trust and support in us. And it’s about giving back to Small Business of the Year); Tracey Davis and Barbara Willis of Hampton Roads Community Road to the Future (HB 2313), the state's first comprehensive LifeNet Health the community. We support charities and businesses which make a Health Center (Portsmouth Small Business of the Year); and Stephen Elgin of Personal Touch transportation funding plan approved in 27 years. The To learn more, visit www.americanfunds.com. Services, Inc. (Chesapeake Small Business of the Year) McPherson Design Group, pc difference in people’s lives.” Chambers of Commerce throughout the state were key 20 YEARS 360IT PARTNERS was Virginia Beach’s 2013 Small Business of the Year as advocate organizations securing the passage of HB 2313. Bondurant Associates In addition, the Impressions in Print Leadership Award was presented to well, and was chosen for the regional award from an excellent pool of city Commonwealth Financial Partners, LC Zack Miller, founder of Hatch, and Brad Scott, owner of Cetan Corp., Regarding transportation, the budget funds $28.7 million winners including: Fulton Bank Hampton Roads Division accepted the Young Entrepreneur Award (YEA!). to initially capitalize the Intercity Passenger Rail Operating Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast • Personal Touch Services, Inc. (Chesapeake) and Capital Fund; $28.7 million to the Virginia Transportation New Day Office Products & Furnishings, Inc. Welcome New Members • Strickland & Jones, P.C. (Norfolk) Winners were selected by the following judging committee: Joseph Infrastructure Bank; and $100 million to delay tolls on the Poole Mahoney, PC Join us in welcoming these new Chamber members. For the most current member directory, visit www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com • Triquetra Technologies, Inc. (Peninsula) Donnelly, Donnelly Real Properties LLC; Caron Crouse, Dixon Hughes Midtown and Downtown tunnels until 2014. 15 YEARS FEBRUARY United Credit Education Services Personal Touch Services, Inc. • Hampton Roads Community Health Center (Portsmouth) Goodman LLP; Lamont Maddox, Guidance Law Firm, P.C.; Doris Gomez, CINTAS Corporation - The Service Professionals WineShop at Home Southside Moving and Storage • Reed Integration (Suffolk) Following on the heels of nearly three decades of inaction Artcraft Management Inc. Regent University school of Business and Leadership; Susan Long-Molnar, Dunmar Companies Yummy Goodness Catering Company Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. Managing Communications Consulting; and Dr. Stephen Lanivich, on the critical challenges facing transportation funding in Excel Paving Corp. The following were selected as the “Top 10 to Watch.” These businesses Clarke Financial Management APRIL Virginia, this historic bi-partisan legislation supported by Greenbrier Lighting Inc. Old Dominion University. Comfort Keepers/Comforting Solutions for In MARCH 9Round are some of the fastest-growing small businesses in the area: Hyval Industries Republicans and Democrats from each chamber will provide Home Care American Laser Skincare College of William & Mary/ Mason School of • Dancing Tomato Portsmouth Public Schools Dr. Stephen Scoper served as keynote speaker. Dr. Scoper is the Vice more than $3.4 billion in additional statewide transportation Dr. Mitchell Corey, Optometrist/Corey Family Vision Ayanna James Business Specialty Coatings Inc. • GM Engineering Services, LLC President of Virginia Eye Consultants and has an international reputation Edwards Travel, Inc. of Virginia Beach Bailey Enterprise LLC DBA/ Avis Budget E.V. Williams, Inc. funding, more than $1.5 billion in additional funding for Virginia Beach Printing Co. • GreenLife Adventure Sports Energy Evaluations and Enhancements Bani Software by Angela Lucienne Bani FitNice PT in his field as a board certified, fellowship-trained specialist in all Northern Virginia, and more than $1 billion in additional W3 Marine The Gardens of Virginia Beach Blessed Hands Home Health Care Hulett & Associates, Inc. • Hampton Roads Veterinary Hospice areas of refractive surgery, from cataract surgery to LASIK. Virginia funding for Hampton Roads, over the next five years alone. Gina McCoy Beauty Consultant Mary Kay Buffalo Wild Wings - Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach Landstown Commons Shopping Center • Kelli’s Dance Explosion Eye Consultants was the 2011 Small Business of the Year. 10 YEARS Hampton Inn & Suites - Battlefield Blvd The Daily Press, Inc. Matsumoto Media • O’Connor Brewing Company Jack Hornbeck, President & CEO of the Hampton Roads Andre Marquez Architects Hampton Roads Community Foundation Dryer Vent Wizard Mobile Integrity Automotive, Inc. • RoboCent, Inc Thanks to sponsors: Southern Bank (Presenting); Inside Business Chamber, said, “Transportation funding has been the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Heidi’s - Floral Designs by John EDM Office Automation Multra-Guard Security (Media); Impressions in Print (Leadership Award); Virginia Beach Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Emergency Services Training Associates (ESTA) • ShepelleWatkinsWhite Consulting & Law, PLLC Chamber’s top legislative priority for many years, and this Jones Lang LaSalle Norfolk Fair Trade Company Convention Center (Gold). Spotswood Commons Apartments Keller Williams Realty Export Guidance Group Preferred Care at Home of Virginia Beach • Vinylmint plan, a necessary compromise, will help ensure the region’s Target Import Warehouse The Kennedy Factor Goatech Shelter Systems Quality Tactical • Vox Optima mobility and economic growth. We applaud Governor National High School Coaches Association Gretchen Green Independent Stylist- Secured Network Solutions, Inc. McDonnell for his leadership on this historic legislation. We 5 YEARS Navigon Financial Group Homecoming Trunk Shows SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Inc. Allzwell Assisted Living NAWBO-SEVA National Association of Women Hampton Roads Net-Flow Solutions Suffolk Partnership For a Healthy Community also thank those members of the Hampton Roads General Commodore Theatre Business Owners Hatch Norfolk Total Wine - Laskin Road, Virginia Beach Assembly delegation who worked to develop a bi-partisan JES Foundation Repair nTelos Wireless - Suffolk iStorageNorfolk/Storage Quest LLC Virginia Asset Group funding plan that finally allows the Commonwealth to Mad Science of Hampton Roads Primrose School of Virginia Beach South JetSet Cleaning Services, LLC Willetts Insurance Agency address its failing transportation infrastructure. The Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA State Farm Insurance -Langkil Insurance Agency Max & Erma's Restaurant - Virginia Beach Blvd. Virginia Port Authority The Traveling Vineyard - Elizabeth Allen Norfolk Jaycees, Inc. Chamber had insisted that our elected officials view the WeldenField of Virginia, LLC transportation crisis with urgency and work in a bipartisan The Roaming Chef joined the Chamber in December 2012. We inadvertently left this company out of the November-January New Members list. manner in crafting a solution. The business community was he Chamber held its annual State of the City Series from united on the need for action on this critical issue.” TFebruary-May. More than 3,500 attended the five-part series to learn about key business development initiatives, In attendance for this historic signing were Aubrey Layne and Did you Thanks To Our municipal progress updates and opportunities in the cities Shep Miller, members of the Commonwealth Transportation When consumers know that a small business is a member of the chamber of where they live and work. Each city’s mayor provided a state Board, as well as Dwight Farmer, Executive Director of the Know? (from left) Patrick Reynolds, Chair of the Chamber’s Chesapeake Division; Capt. Robert commerce, they are 49% more likely to think favorably of it and 80% more Strategic of the city address to provide an annual update of their city’s Hampton Roads Planning District Commission. These three Geis, Commanding Officer of NAS Oceana/NALF-Fentress; Deborah Stearns, Chair of the leaders are members of the Hampton Roads Chamber’s likely to purchase goods or services from the company. Chamber membership progress and future goals. Chamber; Chesapeake Mayor Alan Krasnoff; and Dawn Glynn of TowneBank Partners Regional Board of Directors. Also representing the adds credibility. If your business is not a member, join now. Visit HamptonRoadsChamber.com or Hampton Roads Chamber, was Dean McClain, Director call 757.664.2504. of Municipal Affairs. For more information about being a Strategic Partner, contact the membership department at 757-664-2504. Save the Date Beach Bash CONNECT WITH THE Thursday, June 13, 4:00pm-8:00pm CHAMBER facebook.com/ twitter.com/ linkedin.com Neptune’s Park, Virginia Beach ON THE WEB Chamber757 Chamber757 Group-Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Professional Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series (from left) John Matson of TowneBank and Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim (from left) Ward Robinett of TowneBank and Portsmouth Mayor Kenneth Wright Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce • 500 East Main Street • Suite 700 • Norfolk, VA 23510 Speaker: Dr. Teresa Sullivan, President, University of Virginia Wednesday, June 19, 11:30am-1:15pm Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center, Norfolk HOW TO CONTACT US Virginia Beach Armed Forces Awards Luncheon DIRECTOR DIRECTOR VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS & Thursday, July 18, 11:30am-2:00pm MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MARKETING JEB/Little Creek/Fort Story, CPO/Brashear Conference Center, Sandy Sekeet Sarah M. Lampert Lisa Jones Virginia Beach 757-664-2530 757-664-2503 757-664-2531 Military Recognition Reception OFFICERS: MAIN NUMBER Friday, August 9, 3:00pm-5:00pm Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk Deborah K. Stearns, CPM, SIOR, CHAIR 757-622-2312 Scan this QR code with your mobile device to (from left) Ira Agricola, Senior Vice President of the Chamber; Jack Hornbeck, President & (from left) Bettie Cuddyer, Chair of the Chamber’s Suffolk Division; Diana Klink, Media Michael M. Dudley, CHAIR-ELECT visit the Chamber’s website CEO of the Chamber; Cathie France, Chair of the Chamber’s Virginia Beach Division; Virginia & Community Relations Director for the City of Suffolk; Rear Admiral Gretchen Herbert; Suffolk For a listing of all Chamber events, Susan Blackman, TREASURER Beach Mayor Will Sessoms; Deborah Stearns, Chair of the Chamber; Reverend Michael City Manager Selena Cuffee-Glenn; Suffolk Mayor Linda Johnson; and Michael Kerner of Bon visit Events.HamptonRoadsChamber.com Jack Hornbeck, CCE, PRESIDENT & CEO Visit us at: www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com Daniels; William Foster III of TowneBank; and Thom Prevette of Bon Secours Hampton Secours Hampton Roads Health System Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce CONTACT (USPS 380770) is published quarterly by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Roads Health System 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. THE HAMPTON ROADS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(6) MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION.