VOLUME 08: ISSUE 09 SEPTEMBER 2018 BUSINESS MATTERS MARTINSBURG - BERKELEY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
198 Viking Way Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-267-4841 www.berkeleycounty.org BUSINESS Board of Directors Arthur Ashe Macy's Fulfillment Center Mark Baldwin City of Martinsburg MATTERS Lisa Bivens Panhandle Home Health, Inc. Michael Bohrer ERA Liberty Realty VOLUME 08: ISSUE 09 SEPTEMBER 2018 Brooke Boyer Quad/Graphics Karen Burkhart Berkeley County Schools INSIDE THIS ISSUE Keith Busby Procter & Gamble Board of Directors 2 David Decker Decker & Company PLLC Chairwoman’s Corner 3 David DeJarnett Bowles Rice, LLP New & Renewing Members 4 Steve Dopson Dopson & Associates, PLLC Marketing Opportunities 5 Tracey Eberling Steptoe & Johnson PLLC News @ Noon Program 6 Kimberly Foore WVU Online & Continuing Professional Rise & Shine Breakfast Programs 7 Education Our Members 8 & 9 Kristie Hadley BCT - Bank of Charles Town Chamber Ambassadors 10 Sandy Hamilton Berkeley County Development Authority Ribbon Cuttings 11 Kresha Hornby Valley Homes & Style Member Spotlight 12 Mike Hornby Hornby Publishing Workshop: Managing for Success 13 David Langford United Bank in the Modern Workplace C.D. Linton Argos Connect Berkeley 14 & 15 Maria Lorensen Hospice of the Panhandle Member 2 Member Offers 16 Rick Manning New Teachers Breakfast 17 Kathy Mason Augmentation, Inc. Leadership Berkeley 18 Teresa McCabe WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center Annual Dinner 19 Gail Moxley CNB Bank Chamber Mixers 20 & 21 Pam Neely State Farm Auction 22 Trent Reid Reid's Distributor Citizen of the Year 23 Tracey Rohrbaugh Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC Business Award Nominations 24 Teresa Scott RMS Shredding Non-Profit Award Nominations 25 Susan Snowden Jackson Kelly, PLLC TED Talk Tuesdays 26 Kelly Tanksley M-BC Public Libraries Wellness Series 27 Joanne Wadsworth BB&T Community Events 28 Pam Wagoner Depot Florist Upcoming Chamber Events 29 Michael Whalton Eastern WV Community Foundation Major Sponsors 29 & 30 Officers Gail Moxley, Chairwoman of the Board Susan Snowden, Chair-Elect Tracey Rohrbaugh, Vice-Chair C.D. Linton, Treasurer 198 Viking Way - Martinsburg, WV 25401 Rick Manning, Past Chairman Phone: (304) 267-4841 Fax: (304) 263-4695 [email protected] www.berkeleycounty.org Staff Tina H. Combs, IOM, President & CEO Susan G. Sanders, Office Manager Natalie L. Cline, Marketing & Events Assistant PAGE 3
Chairwoman’s Corner Gail Moxley
It’s hard to believe that the summer of 2018 is just about over and the last quarter of the year is nearly upon us. The Chamber still has many outstanding programs and events, designed to provide you with opportunities that will help strengthen your business, planned for the rest of the year. The 28th year of the Leadership Berkeley program will begin on September 18, 2018. This year’s class is listed on page 18. Special thanks go to our Leadership Berkeley major sponsors – Argos, Around the Panhandle Magazine, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, and United Bank. Without the support of these businesses and organizations, this program would not be possible. One of our most popular events, the Tailgating Under the Stars Auction, is almost here and will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018, at The Purple Iris. We’ve already gotten some really fantastic auction items – WVU football game tickets, Wizards tickets, a week stay at a Bethany Beach house, bicycles, jewelry, electronics, gift baskets and much more. We can always use more silent auction items and would welcome your donations. The Tailgating Under the Stars Auction would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors-- Argos, AT&T, Bechdel Jewelers, Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC, The Purple Iris, and Summit Community Bank. Special thanks also go out to Monte Conner of D&M DJ Service for emceeing this year’s auction. We still have a few tickets left – get them here -- this event sells out! You should have received your new 2018-2019 Membership Directory in the mail. If you would like more copies for your office feel free to stop by the Chamber office to pick them up or give the Chamber staff a call and they will deliver. We thank Marketing and Events Assistant Natalie Cline for her great work on this project and all of the many businesses and organizations who advertised in the directory. With campaigns heating up and Election Day coming up in November, we want to remind all of our members that our bylaws strictly prohibit us from supporting any candidates. Specifically, our bylaws state, “The Chamber shall be nonpartisan and nonsectarian, and shall not take part in or lend its influence or facilities, either directly or indirectly, to the nomination or election or appointment of any candidate for office in city, county, state, or nation, nor shall any meetings of a political nature whatsoever be held within the premises occupied by or under the control of the Chamber.”
Last, but not least, we want to mention that nominations are currently being accepted for Small and Large Business of the Year. These awards will be given at our 92nd Annual Dinner planned for Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the Holiday Inn. We are also giving out a new award this year – Non Profit of the Year. Email Tina Combs at [email protected] if you would like more information on how to submit nominations for these awards. Other awards given that night include Business Person of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and Chamber Champion. Invitations will be in your mailboxes soon. Mark your calendars now and reserve your tickets. This event also sells out!
As always, we have a lot going on! For more information on upcoming events and programs, please do not hesitate to contact the Chamber office. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Auction Committee Help Wanted The Auction Committee is looking for volunteers to help with our Tailgating Under the Stars Auction event scheduled for Friday, September 14 at The Purple Iris. For more information, please contact Tina Combs at [email protected]. PAGE 4 NEW MEMBERS RENEWING MEMBERS ADVOCATE INSURANCE GROUP, LLC BURLINGTON UNITED METHODIST ALSALEH DENTAL CENTER FAMILY SERVICES, INC. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE EP 2115 Kelly Island Road COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER Suite A CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE Martinsburg, WV 25405 EASTERN WV COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (304) 260-5884 EASTRIDGE HEALTH SYSTEMS www.bumfs.org ERA LIBERTY REALTY/MICHAEL BOHRER [email protected] EXIT SUCCESS REALTY Mia Vansant, Rep. FIJI HOSPITALITY, LLC Foster Care HAMPTON INN MARTINSBURG Parents as Teachers HOLIDAY INN MARTINSBURG Right from the Start JAMES RUMSEY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Safe at Home JOHNNIES EXPRESS Be-Hive KING PHYSICAL THERAPY
KNAUF INSULATION LLC SHENTEL LITTLE EAGLE CHILD CARE CENTER 500 Shentel Way MEDEXPRESS URGENT CARE Edinburg, VA 22824 OGDEN DIRECTORIES (540) 984-5929 PAPA’S CHICKEN AND RIBS www.business.shentel.com REGION 9 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT [email protected] COUNCIL Brandon Roberts, Rep. ROCKSTAR REALTY LLC Internet Service Provider SMITH FAMILY DENTISTRY
SPHERION STAFFING SERVICES STATE FARM/KAY LEWIS WELCOME! BONNIE STUBBLEFIELD WILLIAM STUBBLEFIELD THE UPS STORE TRUMP & TRUMP, LC UNITED WAY OF THE EASTERN PANHANDLE WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE THANK YOU!
FREE Business Card Ad
When you pay your membership dues in the month they are due, you are eligible to receive a free business card ad in our monthly newsletter.
Include a business card with your payment by mail, or send an electronic version of your business card to [email protected]. PAGE 5 Promote Your Business through the
BROCHURES & BUSINESS CARDS Chamber members are welcome to display brochures and business cards at our office located at 198 Viking Way. Visitors enter the Chamber daily to inquire about different businesses, the community, relocation, and much more. Members have the opportunity to reach these visitors by displaying their brochures in our lobby.
Advertising Opportunities EMAIL BLASTS in BUSINESS MATTERS ($75 per transmittal)
Business Card $30 1/4 Page $50 1/2 Page $75 Full Page $125
Each email blast we send reaches over 1,400 inboxes and also posts to our Twitter and Facebook pages.
Please Note: The email blast schedule usually books up Promoting your business through the 1-2 weeks in advance. Member Spotlight section of Business Matters is easy and FREE! Simply submit To request an email blast, please an article and accompanying photos and contact [email protected]. the articles will be published, one per month, as they are received. If you have Refer a business to join the questions, contact the Chamber staff at Chamber of Commerce and earn a [email protected]. FREE e-blast for your business! PAGE 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 8
Our Members teptoe & apon Springs & Farms is partnering with Shepherd Johnson University Lifelong Learning program to host a Fiction Martinsburg Writers’ retreat, September 30 to October 3, S Office C 2018. The retreat will include lecture and discussion Attorneys, about the craft of fiction, workshopping one another’s work, and Q Kenneth J. Barton Jr., and A time, but it will mostly be devoted to writing. During Tracey B. Eberling, Eric breaks, participants will enjoy optional mountain trail hikes, swimming, fishing, tennis, ping pong, shuffleboard, great food, J. Hulett, and Alyssa A. Barton Eberling Sloan were named and more the resort has to offer. The opportunity to mix with among the Best Lawyers other writers serves to stimulate new lines of thinking. Capon in America©. They Springs and Farms Resort, a beautiful, peaceful setting where all ranked Steptoe & one’s needs are met, is an essential ingredient needed to restore Johnson PLLC first in the and nourish creativity. Retreat information: http:// U.S. in the area of www.shepherd.edu/lifelonglearning/lifelong-learning-course- Energy Law for 2019. schedule. Resort information: www.caponsprings.net Hulett Sloan Best Lawyers also ranked vu Medicine Berkeley Medical Center recently 95 firm attorneys in more announced that Eastern Panhandle residents have than 70 practice areas including litigation, energy, oil and gas, access to advanced computed tomography (CT) labor, health care, workers’ compensation, and others. W technology that is safe and fast with the recent ecker & Company PLLC is pleased to installation of Canon Medical Systems’ Aquilion ONE/GENESIS announce that Daniel Sweeney has passed the Edition. This equipment offers fast scanning that may help Uniform CPA Exam and is reduce the need for rescans due to artifacts, which happens often now a licensed certified with critically ill and trauma patients. The system offers dynamic D volume CT imaging that is sharp, fast and small. This is ideal for public accountant (CPA) by the West Virginia Board of Accountancy. life-threatening conditions like heart disease and stroke. Sweeney is a graduate of Shepherd XIT Success Realty’s Howard Kronthal recently University with a BS Degree majoring in received his West Virginia Broker’s License from the both Accounting and Business Sweeney West Virginia Real Estate Commission. With this Administration and was inducted as a certification, Mr. Kronthal is now a licenses broker in McMurran Scholar. He is currently working on his Masters in E West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland. EXIT Finance at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Sweeney Success Realty is looking for detail oriented, is a staff accountant at the firm and is responsible for energetic people. Through the EXIT system individual and business income taxes, auditing, and small agents get the training and technology business services. needed to become financially secure, while having fun doing it. Check out more about efferson Security Bank (JSB) is becoming a realtor with EXIT Success Realty pleased to announce the addition at www.joinexitsuccessrealty.com. of Sabrina Rebrook as the office J manager of the Martinsburg vu Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and the location. In this role, Rebrook is WVU Health Sciences Center Eastern Campus will responsible for managing daily operations sponsor a community mini-medical school and promoting excellent customer service Rebrook program on the symptoms, causes, treatment and through serving and developing W prevention of acute Hepatitis A. The seminar will be held on relationships with both existing and new September 18 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Health Sciences customers. Rebrook joins JSB with more than 23 years of local Center of the Berkeley Medical Center Campus. Registration for banking experience, serving in many roles including retail loan the mini-medical school program and the Eastern Pylons History officer and branch manager. Rebrook and her husband, Scot, of Medicine lecture begins at 6:15 p.m. This month’s pylon are residents of Hedgesville. She is active in Rotary and lecture, History of Aristotle - Embryologist, will begin at 6:30 p.m. volunteers in the community. featuring James Brown, M.D., assistant dean, WVU Health Sciences Center Eastern Campus. PAGE 9
oxHollidaYoung team the medical staff at Jefferson Medical Center and is now accepting selected Denise Hollida as new patients at 203 East Fourth Avenue in Ranson. the 2018 2nd Quarter Plus Award winner. Her ay Casto & Chaney PLLC is pleased to announce that C twenty-two of the firm’s attorneys have been named positive energy is contagious! Denise has a kind, caring “Best Lawyers” in the 2019 edition of The Best spirit and a passion for serving others! Lawyers in America, a peer review publication that Chuck Young, K showcases their highest caliber of legal Denise Hollida, Fred Hollida expertise, ethics and professionalism. Attorneys honored in Kay Casto & hepherd University has expanded its successful dual Chaney’s newly opened Martinsburg enrollment program for high school students to office include Curtis G. Power, III and include juniors and seniors from Berkeley County. Tracey A. Rohrbaugh. Additionally, This fall, more than 100 West Virginia students who S Power Tracey meet the grade requirements may take Shepherd courses while Rohrbaugh receiving both high school and college credit simultaneously was one of only five of the firm’s with a reduced rate of $84 per credit hour. Earned credits attorneys who was named “Lawyer of count toward a degree at Shepherd or will transfer to any the Year” in her respective area of accredited University. For more information on dual practice - Litigation/Construction. enrollment, which is open both to public high school students “Lawyer of the Year” accolades are Rohrbaugh and home-schooled students, visit http://www.shepherd.edu/ determined by extremely high aco-dual-enrollment or contact Dr. Virginia Hicks, assistant feedback received by the editors of The Best Lawyers in America provost for academic community outreach of during a lengthy research phase. Only a single lawyer in each [email protected]. practice area and community is honored with a “Lawyer of the Year” award. ackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that Robert E. Glenn mith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC was named as a IV and Susan R. Snowden were national leader in INSIDE Public Accounting’s 28th J among 70 of the firm’s lawyers annual ranking of the largest accounting firms in the recently named in the 2019 edition nation, the IPA 200. IPA is an award-winning of The Best Lawyers in America©. S newsletter for the accounting profession. The IPA 200 is one of Lawyers from across the firm’s twelve Snowden the most comprehensive lists of its kind and is the most current offices were honored in the publication. snapshot of the financial and operational health of accounting Since it was first published in 1983, Best firms. More than 550 firms participate in the annual ranking ® Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive process and SEK&Co ranks as the 188th largest public accounting guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled firm in the nation, up three spots from last year’s ranking. based on an exhaustive peer review evaluation. For the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 7.8 million votes omen Investing in Shepherd (WISH), a women’s were analyzed, which resulted in almost 60,000 leading giving circle sponsored by the Shepherd University lawyers being included in the new edition. Foundation, awarded four grants totaling $115,000 collectively to two community nonprofits vu Medicine University Healthcare Physicians W and two Shepherd learning projects. Community nonprofits recently announced that Nirupama CASA of the Eastern Panhandle and Good Samaritan Free Clinic Seemaladinne, M.D., M.P.H., and Shepherd’s Tabler Farm and Cather Weltzheimer house W has joined the staff at WVU restoration were given the awards on August 19 during a Medicine Family Medicine - Ranson. Dr. ceremony at Erma Ora Byrd Hall. WISH is a women’s giving Seemaladinne, a pediatrician, is a graduate of circle created by Women for Shepherd University and sponsored Kurnool Medical College in Kurnool, India. by the Shepherd University Foundation. WISH inspires, educates, She completed her residency in pediatrics at and develops the potential of women’s philanthropy through high- Marshall University School of Medicine in Seemaladinne impact grant-making. Members combine their $500 annual Huntington, and her Master of Public Health contribution, which is then divided into two grant pools - one for at WVU in Morgantown. She is a member of Shepherd learning programs and one for community nonprofits. PAGE 10 PAGE 11
Ribbon Cuttings
NEW LOCATION!
BOOST MOBILE 76 Eagle School Road Martinsburg, WV 25404 (304) 620-7281 [email protected] http://fijiwireless.com
Celebrating a grand opening, remodel, or anniversary? Contact [email protected] for information on how the Chamber can help you host a ribbon cutting ceremony. PAGE 12
Modern Renovations, a premier roofing and renovation company, is a success story worth talking about. Owners Lar- ry Demarco and Shawn Wolford were both born right here in Martinsburg and grew up in the Eastern Panhandle. They both had similar life paths that led them to where they are today. Shawn is a Veteran and has a passion for building and remodeling. Larry has honed his skills working on exterior and interior renovation jobs for over 18 years.
They both worked together and kept getting frustrated with the lack of attention to detail provided by most contractors. They decided it was time to join forces and cre- ate a different kind of construction company. They decided to put the customer first and treat every house like it was their own. They took feedback from clients over the years and decided “We can be different”, “ We can treat every house like it’s my Mom’s”. As Larry Demarco says “Shoot straight, treat it like you live in it and tell your customer what’s happening and do the work for a fair price.” They have found immediate success. Those guiding principles have enabled this business to grow to the largest roofing company in the Tri-State Area, which was evidenced last year with the Beacon Lighthouse award. This honor is awarded yearly by Beacon Indus- tries and acknowledges the largest purchaser of roofing materials in the Panhandle. Modern Renovations was honored to receive this award for 2017 and was just informed that they are in line to receive this again for 2018. Modern Renovations has also been awarded the “BEST OF THE BEST AWARD” for roofing companies.
Shawn Wolford and Larry Demarco take giving back to the commu- nity seriously. As a matter of fact, it’s hard not to miss their logo around town as they sponsor many local events, teams and donate regularly to most local charities. “We want this community to be the best it can be. We love Martinsburg”, said Larry and Shawn.
The company specializes in roofing, siding, gutters and windows. When you drive around and see those shingles stacked on roofs you know Modern Renovations is right around the corner. The company has offices in Martinsburg and recent- ly expanded into Winchester, VA. With the opening of the new office on Valley Ave- nue, “Having the additional office allows us to be in town with our customers” says Shawn Wolford. The business is growing fast with a Maryland office opening in the next two months and expansion into Pennsylvania this year.
If you need roofing, siding or windows you need to visit mymodernrenovations.com or visit them on Facebook at Modern Renovations LLC. The reviews and feedback from customers is amazing. This company has 142 North Queen Street, Suite 108 definitely figured out how to provide top quality Martinsburg, WV 25401 service to its customers. (304) 596-1339 [email protected]
PAGE 13 The entire Chamber membership is invited to attend this workshop which is designed to be beneficial for ALL audiences! PAGE 14
Connect Berkeley wants YOU!
The group is looking to add members. Here are just a INTERESTED? few of the categories that If you are interested in would work well with this being a part of Connect Berkeley, contact group: Tina Combs
at 304-267-4841 or Catering [email protected]. Computer Repair
Small Business Attorney More information on Graphic Design Connect Berkeley can Marketing be found on the next Office Supplies page. Security Systems and more! ------>
Members of the current Connect Berkeley group: Angela Barton - Decade50Travel - Travel Agency Tracy Burcker - Printing Impressions - Printing Angi Cornwell - Hornby Publishing - Publishing Darrell Jones - SVG Commercial Cleaning - Cleaning Howard Kronthal - EXIT Success Realty - Residential Real Estate Charlie Lowery - CNB Bank - Commercial Lending Paul Napoli - Rockstar Realty - Commercial Real Estate Pam Neely - State Farm - Personal Insurance Tina Nipe - TenthDegree Technologies - Computer Software Chris Paxson - Paxson Insurance - Commercial Insurance Tim Procita - Northwestern Mutual - Financial Planning Eric Stenger - MVB Bank - Residential Lending Tricia Worden - Next Generation HR Solutions - HR Services PAGE 15 PAGE 16
Artisan Kitchens & Countertops: 10% off any Kraftmaid Vantage Kitchen Order 50% off DuraSupreme Custom Paint Upcharge AT&T Authorized Retailer Mid-Atlantic ProTel, Inc.: 25% off any accessory Budget Blinds of Martinsburg: 40% off window treatments – commercial or residential CNB Bank: Eligible to receive $200 off residential closing costs. Must present flyer. Community Alternatives to Violence: 25% off class fees for anyone referred to intervention classes ($250 value) Costco Wholesale (Winchester): New members eligible to receive Costco Cash Card (redeemable in-store at Winchester location only with flyer.) Dave Ranck Consulting LLC: Free consultation (One full day=8 hours) Distinctive Touch Interiors: 50% off initial consultation fee of $650 - $325 introductory price Erica Danile Photography: 20% off photography session & order Heartland Payment Systems (Dempster): Free mobile swipe reader OR 50% off stationery Terminal (ITC220 CL) Home Helpers of the Panhandle: First Month Free for any Direct Link personal emergency response system with annual agreement The Hub: 15% off café orders Johnnies Express: $5 off $25 purchase LovelyPixels: 30% off design services - print and digital Magna-Soft, LLC: $100 off a complete water treatment system and receive a free gift just for scheduling an appointment. New America Financial: $1000 lender credit to be used towards closing cost Northwestern Mutual (Procita): Free retirement or investment consultation ($1,200 value) Platinum Feathers Salon and Spa: 10% off any service Pro Design, LLC: 30% off design services and 50% off web hosting for the first year Shepherd University Martinsburg Center: 15% off in-state OR 25% off out-of-state tuition SVG Commercial Cleaning, LLC: 10% off all cleaning services Transamerica: Contact Dawn Brown at 301-331-2378 for a free financial analysis. Make a referral to Dawn and receive a free gift card. (Some restrictions apply.) The Wellness Center at Berkeley Medical Center: Enrollment fee waived for The Wellness Center membership The Woods: 10% off first year of corporate membership dues at The Woods
Click here for a printable list
Send your M2M discount offer to [email protected] and we’ll add it to the list!
Pick up your Chamber member key fob at the Chamber office, Shepherd University Martinsburg Center, or click here to request yours. PAGE 17
Thanks to the following businesses and individuals who sponsored teachers’ breakfasts and/or donated items for the bags!
Anderson Obstetrics and Gynecology PLLC Jefferson Security Bank State Farm - Pam Neely
Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union John Overington, WV Delegate Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
BCT—Bank of Charles Town Keller Williams Premier Realty - Doreane Mosser The Apollo Civic Theatre
Berkeley County Council - Elaine Mauck Kelley Allstate Agencies The Church at Martinsburg
Berkeley County Development Authority Long and Foster Real Estate - Brenda Kendrick The Wellness Center at Berkeley Medical Center
Blue Ridge Community & Technical College Macy’s Trinity United Methodist Church
Bowles Rice LLP Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Libraries United Bank
Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle MedExpress Urgent Care United Way of the EP
Brown Funeral Homes & Cremations Mid-Atlantic ProTel, Inc. Valley College
Chick-fil-A MVB Bank Valley Health Occ. Health Services
City National Bank N.A.A.C.P. - Martinsburg - Berkeley County Branch Valley Health System
CNB Bank Newland Insurance Agency Valley Health Urgent Care
Comcast/Comcast Spotlight OWPR, Inc. Vicki Jenkins, Educational Consultant
Costco Wholesale Panhandle Home Health, Inc. Whitney Queen Spry, DDS
Daily Companions Pill & Pill, PLLC William F. Queen, DDS
Depot Florist Pittman Orthodontics WV Division of Rehabilitation Services
Eastern WV Community Foundation PrimeLending - Valerie Franklin WVU Children’s Preventative Dental Program
Eastridge Health Systems Quad/Graphics WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center
EPIC ReadAloud Berkeley County WVU Online & Continuing Professional Education
EXIT Success Realty Realty FC SPECIAL THANK YOU TO Farmers & Mechanics Insurance ROCS Local Market Berkeley County Air Force Jr. ROTC First United Bank & Trust Serenity Day Spa & Salon for the presentation of the colors and Habitat for Humanity of the EP Shenandoah Community Health United Bank for sponsoring the tote bags.
Horizon Goodwill Industries Shepherd University Martinsburg Center
Hornby Publishing Smith Family Dentistry
JayDee’s Family Fun Center State Farm - Eric Gates PAGE 18
Leadership Berkeley
Begins 28th Year
The 28th year of Leadership Berkeley will begin on Tuesday, September 18 when the Class of 2019 meets for their first session. This ten-month program was created to develop leadership in the community and has evolved over the many years that it has been in existence. We are pleased to announce the Class of 2019:
Ashley Albright - Trinity United Methodist Church Kay Barkwill - Horses with Hearts/Trinity United Methodist Church Peter Christensen - Career One Stop, Region 7 Workforce Development Board William Clark - Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council (Region 9) Samantha Cronk - Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau Christopher Cox - Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC Michele Dick - United Bank Matthew Duggan - CNB Bank, Inc. Steven Folmer - Berkeley Medical Center Bradley Freeman - Shockey Properties David Grimes - Argos - USA Andrew Haines - Quad Graphics Kristen Hoffman - Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Danielle Johnson - Aikens Group Ana Kolb - WV Radio Corporation (WKMZ, WICL, WEPM) Lindsay Loudin - Augmentation, Inc. SuAnna McCulley - Bank of Charles Town Apryl McDonough - Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Sarah McKinney - City National Bank Jacob Michael - Argos - USA P.J. Orsini - Orsini’s Appliances Sales and Service Andrew Potts - CNB Bank, Inc. Tara Price - Berkeley County Development Authority Holley Ralston - Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Claire Seal - MVB Bank, Inc. Brian Shade - Berkeley County Public Service Water District Aneesh Sompalli - Valley Health Laura Sutton - Bowles Rice LLP Daniel Sweeney - Decker & Company PLLC
PAGE 19 PAGE 20 Chamber Mixers
Many thanks to Pivot Physical Therapy for hosting our August Chamber Mixer, where Chamber members and guests took advantage of the great networking opportunities and spectacular refreshments!
Mixers are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
2018 MIXERS September 19 Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority October 17 WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center November 28* Bechdel Jewelers December 19 Bowles Rice LLP
*This year’s November Mixer will be held on the 4th Wednesday at 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. PAGE 21
PAGE 22 PAGE 23 PAGE 24 PAGE 25
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new award honoring a non-profit organization for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the community.
Nominations will be accepted for the 2018 Non-Profit of the Year award until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.
Nomination form & criteria may be obtained by contacting Tina Combs. [email protected] or 304.267.4841
The award will be presented at the 92 nd Annual Dinner on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
198 Viking Way Martinsburg, WV 25401 304.267.4841 [email protected] PAGE 26
TALK TUESDAYS 1st Tuesday of each month at Noon Shepherd University Martinsburg Center - 261 Aikens Center
We will watch and discuss the following TED Talk videos in 2018.
January 2 The Power of Vulnerability | Brene Brown February 6 Why Do We Sleep? | Russell Foster March 6 How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime Nadine Burke Harris April 3 5 Ways to Kill Your Dreams | Bel Pesce May 1 My Year of Saying Yes To Everything | Shonda Rhimes June 5 There’s More to Life Than Being Happy | Emily Esfahani Smith July 3 Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe| Simon Sinek August 7 Want To Be Happy? Be Grateful | David Steindl-Rast September 4 A Hilarious Celebration of Lifelong Female Friendship Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin October 2 What Makes Us Feel Good About Our Work? | Dan Ariely November 6 7 Rules for Making More Happiness | Stefan Sagmeister December 4 To Raise Brave Girls, Encourage Adventure | Caroline Paul
RSVP to the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce at 304-267-4841 or [email protected] Bring your lunch and join us! This program would not be possible without our sponsors: PAGE 27 PAGE 28 Community Events
Ongoing - Various classes and programs through the September 10 - Catholic Charities West Virginia Eastern Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Libraries. For more Region Seventh Annual Cuisine with a Cause - 5:30 p.m. - information, call 304-267-8933 or visit mbcpl.org. Holiday Inn Martinsburg - More information here.
Ongoing - Various support groups through Berkeley Senior September 15 - For the Ones We Love Health and Services. For more information, call 304-263-8873 or Wellness Event. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - 127 North Tuskegee www.berkeleyseniorservices.org. Drive.
Ongoing - Various classes and exhibits at Berkeley Arts September 15 - Bonnie’s Bus will visit For the Ones We Works. For more information, call 304-620-7277 or Love Health and Wellness Event - 127 North Tuskegee www.berkeleyartswv.org. Drive. For more information go to www.wvucancer.org/ bonnie. Ongoing - Various music events at Shepherd University. For more information, call 304-876-5555 or September 17 - Fourteenth Annual Constitution Day www.shepherd.edu/music. Lecture - Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education at Shepherd University. 2 p.m. Email Mr. Ongoing - Shepherd University Lifelong Learning classes, Jody Brumage - [email protected]. brown bag lunches, and tours, Visit www.shepherd.edu/ lifelonglearning or contact Karen Rice at 304-876-5135. September 20 - Martinsburg Rotary/Sunrise Crab Feast - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Whitacre Farm. More information Ongoing - Thursdays 6-7 p.m. Restorative Yoga at Touch here. of Grace Spa & Salt Cave. Call 304-263-3070 to register & for more information on package pricing. September 28-30 - Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival For more information, go to www.mhacfestival.org. Ongoing - Community Workshops presented by Daily Companions. For information, contact Daily Companions at September 29 - Main Street Martinsburg’s 14th Annual Chili 304-263-5008 or online at dailycompanionsinc.com. Cook-off - 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Town Square. For more information go to www.mainstreetmartinsburg.com. Ongoing - Healthy Berkeley wellness programs and events. Visit www.healthyberkeleywv.com for more information. October 18 - 21 - Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival. For more information go to www.msahf.com. May 4 - September 28 - Martinsburg Farmers Market - Town Square on Fridays at 4:30-7:30 p.m. For more October 27 - Panhandle Home Health’s Great Gatsby Gala information, visit www.martinsburgfarmersmarket.com. - 6 - 11 p.m. - The Purple Iris. For more information go to www.panhandlehomehealth.org. September 7 - Dr. Mark Cucuzzella Monthly Running Clinic - 4:30 p.m. - Town Square - Martinsburg . Email Dana DeJarnett - [email protected].
Go to www.berkeleycounty.org for more details on events happening in the community.
Are you part of a community organization? Submit your upcoming events to [email protected] to be added to the Community Calendar. Please include the date, time, location, and contact information. PAGE 29 Upcoming Chamber Events
SEPTEMBER 18 - Leadership Berkeley Day
04 - Ted Talk Tuesday - Noon - Shepherd University Martinsburg 19 - Chamber Mixer - 5:00-6:30 p.m. - Eastern Panhandle Transit Center - 261 Aikens Center - Information Here Authority - 446 Novak Dr. - Register Here
07 - Rise & Shine Breakfast - Region VII WorkForce Development 21 - Rise & Shine Breakfast - Valley Health: Interventional Board: On the Job Training Programs for Employers Treatments for Painful Spine Conditions - 7:15-9:00 a.m. 7:15-9:00 a.m. - Holiday Inn - 301 Foxcroft Ave. - Register Here The Purple Iris - 1956 Winchester Ave. - Register Here
10 - Connect Berkeley - Noon - Shepherd University Martinsburg 24 - Connect Berkeley - Noon - Shepherd University Martinsburg Center - 261 Aikens Center - Information Here Center - 261 Aikens Center - Information Here
12 - Women’s Network Wellness Series - Noon - Shepherd 26 - News @ Noon - Platinum PR - LinkedIn: Making it work for you University Martinsburg Center - 261 Aikens Center - Information and your business - 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Holiday Inn Here Martinsburg - 301 Foxcroft Ave. - Register Here
14 - Women’s Network Healthy Living Group - 7:30 a.m. 27 - Women’s Network Workshop: Managing for Success in the Comfort Inn Martinsburg - 1872 Edwin Miller Blvd. Modern Workplace - 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. - The Purple Iris 1956 Winchester Ave. - Register Here 14 - Tailgating Under the Stars Auction - 6:00 p.m. - The Purple Iris 1956 Winchester Ave. - Register Here 28 - Women’s Network Healthy Living Group - 7:30 a.m. Comfort Inn Martinsburg - 1872 Edwin Miller Blvd.
OCTOBER
02 - Ted Talk Tuesday - Noon - Shepherd University Martinsburg 16 - Leadership Berkeley Day Center - 261 Aikens Center - Information Here 17 - Chamber Mixer - 5:00-6:30 p.m. - WVU Medicine Berkeley 05 - Rise & Shine Breakfast - 7:15-9:00 a.m. - Holiday Inn - Medical Center - 2500 Hospital Drive - Register Here 301 Foxcroft Ave. 19 - Rise & Shine Breakfast - 7:15 - 9:00 a.m. - Holiday Inn - 301 08 - Connect Berkeley - Noon - Shepherd University Martinsburg Foxcroft Avenue Center - 261 Aikens Center - Information Here 22 - Connect Berkeley - Noon - Shepherd University Martinsburg 10 - Women’s Network Wellness Series - Noon - Shepherd Center - 261 Aikens Center - Information Here University Martinsburg Center - 261 Aikens Center - Information 24 - News @ Noon - 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Holiday Inn Here Martinsburg - 301 Foxcroft Ave. 12 - Women’s Network Healthy Living Group - 7:30 a.m. 26 - Women’s Network Healthy Living Group - 7:30 a.m. Comfort Inn Martinsburg - 1872 Edwin Miller Blvd. Comfort Inn Martinsburg - 1872 Edwin Miller Blvd.
Chamber Program & Event Sponsors Platinum & Gold Sponsors Argos Bowles Rice LLP Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC Around the Panhandle Magazine City National Bank The Purple Iris AT&T CNB Bank Shepherd University Martinsburg Bechdel Jewelers First United Bank & Trust Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Berkeley County Development Authority HMS Technologies United Bank BCT - Bank of Charles Town Holiday Inn Martinsburg Valley Health Blue Ridge Community & Technical Jackson Kelly, PLLC WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center College The Journal Silver, Bronze, & Contributing Sponsors BB&T Shepherd University Martinsburg Berkeley County Development Authority Summit Community Bank FirstEnergy Corp. Valley Health Panhandle Builders & Excavating Waste Management Platinum PR
Sponsorship Opportunities Annual Dinner Legislative Events Rise & Shine Breakfast Programs Corporate Cup Challenge Golf News @ Noon Tailgating Under the Stars Auction Leadership Berkeley New Teacher Breakfast Women’s Network