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Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Spring 2012
CHAMBER CORNER TRUSTEE PROFILE AMBASSADOR OF THE QUARTER
Anne Baumler joined the Chamber staff full Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries time as Development Coordinator in May after Congratulations to Lisa Moore, who has serving as an intern and part-time staff with have more than 51,000 professionals been named the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Hampton Roads Sports Commission. across the US. They offer clients a the Quarter. Lisa began volunteering as an Spring 2012 Anne was born and raised in Newport broad range of fully integrated Ambassador in September 2011. She attends News. In May 2012, she graduated from Old services in areas that include a variety of Chamber events, as well as ribbon Dominion University with a major in Sports accounting, assurance and advisory, cuttings for business openings. In addition, Management and a minor in Management. risk, tax, management, financial Lisa helps with the Membership 101 program, advisory, technology integration, and makes calls to new and existing A-Active Termite and Pest Control Company Wins General Assembly Session Chelsea Dennis began serving as strategy and operations, and members to communicate the value of Administrative Coordinator for the Hampton Mark R. Waterman human capital consulting. For years, LISA MOORE Chamber membership. Hampton Roads Small Business of the Year Concludes Roads Sports Commission, an affiliate of the Principal, Deloitte Deloitte has held a distinctive Residential Sales Representative Chamber, in April. She is a native of Michigan, Consulting LLP position in the marketplace based CertaPro Painters Lisa said, “I was surprised and am honored The following were selected as the “Top 10 to Watch.” These businesses but had the opportunity to live in numerous to receive this recognition.” She added, on its reputation for quality work, the integrity of their are some of the fastest-growing small businesses in the area: states across the U.S. prior to moving to ideas and actions, and the excellence of their people. “Being an Ambassador for the Chamber has Virginia Beach. Chelsea has a bachelor’s • Evangeline’s Closet Deloitte works alongside its clients to develop innovative helped me to meet a lot of people that I degree from Western Michigan University in would not have had a chance to meet • G for Everyone aviation with a minor in business and has strategies and solutions. The company helps clients in their efforts to examine every angle of their service delivery otherwise. It not only has helped me to • InLineAdz, Inc. spent the past 10 years as a corporate contract make business connections, but has helped models to create lasting value, year after year. With the • Joe’s “America’s First Chicken Salad Restaurant” pilot. me create friendships. With all the events added strength of more than 50 member firms in the DTTL that the chamber hosts, I have gotten to visit • Marathon Consulting, LLC Gibson Eppler began as Development global network, Deloitte has the ability to offer a true different parts of each city and am more • Trinity Tattoo Co. Manager for the Hampton Roads Sports global, integrated approach. aware of what is happening regionally.” • U3C Italian Ice Café Commission in April. Gibby is responsible • VOIS, LLC for private sector memberships and event In addition to those critical, clearly differentiated elements The Ambassador Committee is a diverse • We Are Titans sponsorship sales. She was born and raised of exceptional service, Deloitte claims its role as a market group of 20 volunteers who are dedicated State Capitol in Norfolk and is a graduate of The College dominant, specialty-diversified services and advisory • ZZ Servers to making a difference in the Chamber and he 2012 General Assembly session continued in a of William and Mary where she received organization — a true leader in our profession. They have the community. Ambassadors are liaisons a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in (from left) Dr. Johnny Garcia of SimIS Inc. (Portsmouth); Rhonda Bunch of Remedies Salon, over 6,500 professionals throughout their offices in the between the Chamber and new and existing Spa and Barbershop (Suffolk); David Spanka of the Phoenix Group (Chesapeake); Kevin Kordek In addition, the Impressions in Print Leadership Award was presented Tspecial session into April, ultimately producing a two- Biology. Upon graduation, she worked in the Commonwealth of Virginia, including those in Alexandria, members. For more information, contact of A-Active Termite and Pest Control Co. (Virginia Beach & Regional Winner); Jon Pruden of TASTE year $85 billion budget for the Commonwealth. Washington, DC metro region, earning national to Ramon W. Breeden Jr., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arlington, McLean, Richmond, Rosslyn, and Virginia Yvonne Johnson at [email protected] (Norfolk); Josh Tawes and Anthony Stile of Accelerated Financial Solutions (Young Entrepreneur accolades as a sales representative. In 2009, Award); and Ramon Breeden Jr. of The Breeden Company Inc. (Impressions in Print Leadership The Breeden Company. Joshua Tawes and Anthony Stile, owners of Beach, providing services to clients in both the public and or 757-664-2504. Gibby returned to Hampton Roads and has Award) Accelerated Financial Solutions, accepted the Young Entrepreneur Regarding transportation, the budget funds $28.7 million worked with local businesses, aiding in the commercial sectors. For more information, please visit to initially capitalize the Intercity Passenger Rail Operating www.deloitte.com. Award (YEA!). tackling of the numerous challenges associated he 28th annual Hampton Roads Small Business of the Year and Capital Fund; $28.7 million to the Virginia Transportation with running a company in a down economy. T(SBOY) Awards luncheon was held on May 22 during National Winners were selected by the following judging committee: Jim Carroll, Infrastructure Bank; and $100 million to delay tolls on the Small Business Week. Nearly 300 people attended the event held Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and Hampton Midtown and Downtown tunnels until 2014. at The Founders Inn. A-Active Termite and Pest Control Company Roads Chamber of Commerce; John Mulford, Regent University Center was the overall winner of the 2012 Hampton Roads Small Business for Entrepreneurship; Susan Long-Molnar, Managing Communications Hospitality and tourism received an increase of $1 million for Welcome New Members Anniversaries of the Year Award. Consulting; Lamont Maddox, The Guidance Law Firm; Caron Crouse, general advertising. Regional marketing grants increased by Join us in welcoming these new Chamber members. For the most current member directory, visit www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP; and Joseph Donnelly, Donnelly Real $275,000 each year. Congratulations to the following businesses that celebrated milestone A-Active President Kevin Kordek, said, “It is with the utmost gratitude membership anniversaries from February 2012 - April 2012. Properties LLC. FEBRUARY Zoots Utility Scale Computing and respect that I accept this award.” He added, “Receiving this award is Education received an additional $212 million in direct aid to ZZ Servers Vaco Hampton Roads AT&T Mobility validation of the mission of our organization. This has totally reenergized 25 YEARS Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia K-12 education. Public colleges and universities received an Bay Bliss Day Spa Joel Erb served as keynote speaker. Erb’s first company, INM United, was MARCH APRIL Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk our company to continue to do what we do, and do it well.” increase of $211 million. Beach Weddings Virginia Earl Industries, LLC formed after he met with clothing moguls Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani and Hotel & Conference Center GlobalWave Consulting BLS Landscape and Contracting Aaron's Inc. Spacemakers, Inc. Hugo Boss to pitch and present his website designs - at the age of 14. Jos. A. Bank Clothier Goodwill College Park Best Western Plus Oceanfront All Compute LLC Suffolk Redevelopment & Housing A-Active Termite and Pest Control Company was Virginia Beach’s 2012 Economic development incentives were funded as follows: Repair Tech Mechanical Contractors Now at 27, Erb is the president/CEO of two major businesses. Goodwill Dam Neck ColonialWebb Autobell Car Wash- Chesapeake Authority Small Business of the Year as well, and was chosen for the regional • $11.8 million for Governors Opportunity Fund Goodwill Windsor Woods DASH Development, LLC Coastal Office Products award from an excellent pool of city winners including: Deloitte LLP Duke Brothers 20 YEARS 5 YEARS Thanks to sponsors: Monarch Bank (Presenting); Inside Business (Media); • $7.5 million for Oceana BRAC fund The Grounds Guys of Central Virginia Beach • Phoenix Group of Virginia, Inc. (Chesapeake) The John Fredericks Show Empire Beauty School Franklin Asset Management Beach Commercial Finance Animal World Impressions in Print (Leadership Award); G for Everyone (Silver); • $5 million for Advance Shipbuilding Training First Colonial Auto & Transmission Help & Emergency Response (HER) Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas & Co. • TASTE® (Norfolk) Marathon Consulting, LLC Arvon Staffing Changes Hair Styling & City Spa; Issue Track, Inc.; OBBCO Safety & • $5 million for Major Eligible Employers Marriott Chesapeake Gilbane Building Company InLineAdz Special Events Virginia Bay Disposal, Inc. • SimIS (Portsmouth) Supply, Inc.; and Young Family & Cosmetic Dentistry (Hall of Fame) Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy Law Offices of Carl Khalil & Sada Sheldon Live the Source SSS Car Wash Bayside Harley Davidson • Remedies Salon, Spa & Barbershop (Suffolk) The Little Theatre of Norfolk Ma Maison LC The Hampton Roads Chamber lobbied for a number of Ocean Breeze Waterpark 15 YEARS ITA International Octapharma Plasma, Inc. Mettle Events Inc. Machining Technology, Inc. Marilyn & Marvin Simon Family JCC bills, including successfully defeating measures that Preserve Skin, Inc. NCM Media Network Medifast Weight Control Centers- Chesapeake Chesapeake Airport Authority Master Fleet Services Inc. changed the current Labor Day school start law. The Real Estate Group Onsite Auto Reconditioning Medifast Weight Control Centers- Virginia Beach Chesapeake Conference Center Moe’s Southwest Grill Hilltop Location Patsy J. Bills LLC New Season Health Counseling Hampton Roads Partnership Murro Chemical Company of VA., Inc. Retnauer Baynes Associates, LLC The business community also supported legislation that Rib City Virginia Beach Prudential Insurance Company Norfolk Stationery Co., Inc. Tidewater Auto Painting, Inc. Office Space & Solutions, LLC Renea Atkins/Weight Watchers Premier Health Chiropractic State Farm Insurance requires all companies to collect sales tax. This creates a “level Roby and Company, Inc. 10 YEARS Talent Curve S&ME Inc. Sumatra Salon & Spa playing field” for retail businesses in the Commonwealth. Windmill Promotions Inc. dba Tidewater Surge-Force, LLC TV Swartz Photography Cargotec USA, Inc. Tidewater Tech Women Magazine Continued on page 2 he Chamber held its annual State of the City Series from TFebruary-May. A record breaking 3,594 people attended the five-part series to learn about key business development Deborah Stearns Elected Did you Thanks To Our initiatives, municipal progress updates and opportunities in the Chamber Sponsorships are a win/win opportunity! Expose your business to the region cities where they live and work. Each city’s mayor provided a Chair of the Chamber Know? through members-only marketing and advertising opportunities. The Chamber has many (from left) Tuck Bowie, Chamber’s Virginia Beach Division Chair; Virginia Beach Mayor media vehicles you can take advantage of to reach more than 150,000 people each year. Strategic state of the city address to provide an annual update of their Will Sessoms; and the Honorable George Allen These include strategic event sponsorships, website sponsorships, a full-color newcomer's Partners city’s progress and future goals. n mid-April, Deborah Stearns was magazine, and hard copy and electronic newsletters! Contact Sarah Martin Lampert at 757.664.2503 or email Inamed Chair of the Hampton Roads [email protected] for details. Chamber of Commerce, replacing Maurice Jones who relinquished his For more information about being a Strategic Partner, contact the membership department at 757-664-2504. duties in order to become Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Deborah Stearns Stearns was currently serving as the CONNECT WITH THE Chamber’s Chair-Elect, but with Jones’ departure, she will facebook.com/ twitter.com/ linkedin.com youtube.com/ (from left) Jack Hornbeck, President & CEO of the Chamber; Jennifer Smith, Chamber’s CHAMBER ON THE WEB Chamber757 Chamber757 Group-Hampton hamptonroads serve as Chair for the remainder of 2012. In 2011, she Roads Chamber of chamber Portsmouth Division Chair, Portsmouth Mayor Kenneth Wright; and Deborah Stearns, served as the Chamber’s Treasurer. Chamber Chair Commerce (from left) Michael Kerner of Bon Secours Virginia Health System; Jack Hornbeck, President Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce • 500 East Main Street • Suite 700 • Norfolk, VA 23510 & CEO of the Chamber.; Mike Fowler, Chamber’s Norfolk Division Chair; Jim Squires of Norfolk Southern Corporation; Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim; John Matson of TowneBank “This is a real honor,” Stearns said. “I want to focus on Norfolk; Chaplain Bruce Boyle of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic; and Maurice Jones, Chamber retaining and expanding our membership.” Chair HOW TO CONTACT US Stearns, CPM, SIOR, is Senior Vice President at Harvey DIRECTOR DIRECTOR VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS & Lindsay Commercial Real Estate. Her experience includes MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MARKETING office property sales and leasing, commercial development, Sandy Sekeet Sarah M. Lampert Lisa Jones mergers and acquisitions, and operational management. 757-664-2531 757-664-2530 757-664-2503 Stearns is focused on brokerage and business development. OFFICERS: MAIN NUMBER (from left) Brian Williams, Chamber’s Suffolk Division Chair; Suffolk Mayor Linda She is active in the community and serves on the board Johnson; and Ward Robinett of TowneBank Deborah K. Stearns, CPM, SIOR, CHAIR 757-622-2312 of several state and regional organizations, including the Scan this QR code with your mobile device to Michael M. Dudley, TREASURER (from left) Maurice Jones, Chamber Chair; Michael Kerner of Bon Secours Virginia Health Thanks to series sponsors: TowneBank (Presenting); Bon Secours Hampton Roads Partnership and the Hampton Roads visit the Chamber’s website System; Dawn Glynn of TowneBank Chesapeake; Congressman Randy Forbes; Chesapeake Jack Hornbeck, CCE, PRESIDENT & CEO Mayor Alan Krasnoff; Patrick Reynolds, Chamber’s Chesapeake Division Chair; and Virginia Health Systems (Platinum); Cox Communications (Media); Economic Development Alliance. Father Romeo Jazmin Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce CONTACT (USPS 380770) is published quarterly by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Visit us at: www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com Farm Fresh Inc. and Optima Health (Silver). 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. 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Chesapeake Schools Superintendent Addresses Business Community Chamber Hosts Award-Winning Associated Press War Roberts, Superintendent of Chesapeake Public Schools, who initiatives to advance quality in the school system: financial Correspondent and Author Kimberly Dozier provided nearly 200 members of the business community with a management and human relations; school facility improvement; Dozier said she struggled, and still struggles with the fact that closer look into Chesapeake schools’ successes, challenges, and school safety; increasing pupil achievement; and technology she survived. She explained that one of the hardest parts of impact on the Hampton Roads community. and community involvement. her recovery was getting people to stop seeing her as broken and fragile. For her, talking about what happened “Local support for our education remains strong,” Dr. Roberts A key initiative Dr. Roberts discussed was financial management. and getting back into a normal routine were crucial in her declared. “Your school system is a winning school system.” “We have weathered the financial storms of budget cuts,” he healing process. She encouraged the audience to not look at Dr. Roberts announced that Chesapeake Public Schools earned said. “But we can’t continue to do more and more with less Chamber’s Annual Sustainable our nation’s wounded warriors as broken, but view them as an accredited status by AdvancED, the world’s largest educa- and less.” Dr. Roberts stressed the importance of funding for the heroes they are. Dozier’s received a standing ovation and tion community, serving more than 30,000 public and private K-12. Resources Campaign is a “Show (from left) Patrick Reynolds, Chair of the Chesapeake Division of the Chamber; Max a personal thank you from a wounded warrior in the audience. Bartholomew, Dominion Virginia Power; Dr. James Roberts; and Chesapeake Mayor schools and districts across the United States. Stopper” “You have no idea what this [applause] means to me, Alan Krasnoff Thanks to sponsors: Dominion Virginia Power (Superintendent); especially coming from those of you in uniform,” Dozier said. he annual Chesapeake State of the Schools breakfast on April Dr. Roberts applauded the many successes of the schools, teachers Cox Communications (Media); and The George Washington his year’s annual Sustainable Resources Campaign (SRC), The Producers! A Show Stopper Campaign, led by Campaign Chair Local Wounded Warriors were guests at the luncheon and T25 at the Chesapeake Conference Center featured Dr. James and students of Chesapeake public schools. He explained five University (Honor Roll). T (from left) Senior Chief Kyra Maillard with Kimberly Dozier John Wilson (WBR Insurance), and Campaign Co-Chair Susie Wounded Warrior, BU1 John W. Devoll NMCB-21 won two Archer (Old Dominion Steel Container), kicked off on April 26. n May 4, the Chamber hosted a luncheon at the Norfolk tickets on Southwest Airlines. More than 50 business executive and volunteers gathered at the OWaterside Marriott featuring Kimberly Dozier, an Dozier left CBS News in 2010 in order to go back to reporting Little Theatre of Norfolk to kick off this season of fund raising at award-winning AP war correspondent and author of in war zones. She covers intelligence and special operations an event catered by the Dancing Tomato. “Breathing the Fire: Fighting to survive and get back to the fight.” The book details Dozier’s full recovery from a 2006 car for the AP. The Campaign raises needed cash and trade resources to provide bomb that hit her team while covering the war in Iraq. Dozier The next Professional Women’s Leadership luncheon in programs, services and publications that best serve the Hampton LEAD Hampton Roads invites you to Chamber Boards Hear signed copies of her book, with profits going to charities like the series will be held on June 27, featuring speaker Dr. Roads Chamber of Commerce membership. With a goal of Fisher House, Special Operations Warrior Foundation Teresa Sullivan, President of the University of Virginia. $850,000, we are well on our way at $540,995 raised as of from Local Legislators and Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. Dr. Sullivan will discuss principles of effective leadership. Celebrate greatness at June 4! The campaign runs through July 26. More than 200 business and community leaders heard Dozier Thank you to sponsors: Tami Aloisa, Wealth Management We want to thank this year’s campaign leadership: recount her inspiring survival story. Dozier was a foreign Advisor, Merrill Lynch, Freedom Ford, Long Jewelers on • Vice Chair, Andy Callahan, BB&T correspondent for CBS news when a massive car bomb killed the Boulevard, MANCON, TowneBank, The Virginian-Pilot, • Vice Chair, David Williams, Fulton Bank two of her CBS colleagues, an Army officer and an Iraqi Inside Business, The Flagship, Military Newspapers of • Vice Chair, Joe Taylor, Taylor Do-It Centers translator. Dozier was severely injured and endured dozens Virginia and WTKR NewsChannel 3. • Vice Chair, Chris Lagow, Portfolio Recovery Associates of surgeries. • Vice Chair, Kurt Hofelich, Sentara Obici Hospital Bravo!Thursday, June 21 • Norfolk Board Chair, Mike Fowler, Merrill Lynch and Campaign • Virginia Beach Board Chair, Tuck Bowie, Terry Peterson 5:30 Reception Development • Chesapeake Board Chair, Patrick Reynolds, Ashby 6:30 Dinner & Celebration On April 12, the Chamber’s Portsmouth Division and Suffolk Division Boards held a special joint meeting at the Comfort Suites Hotel in Suffolk. The meeting Development featured a panel of legislators who provided an overview of the general assembly. • Suffolk Board Chair, Brian Williams, Suffolk Hilton Garden Business leaders listened to the legislators discuss issues of importance to them, Norfolk Waterside Marriott including public and higher education, the budget and transportation. (Pictured Inn and Waterfront Conference Center 235 East Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia from left): Delegate Chris Jones (R-76th); Senator Harry Blevins (R-14th); Thomas • Portsmouth Board Chair, Jennifer B. Smith, Bon Secours Norment (R-3rd); Senator Louise Lucas (D-18th); and Delegate Matthew James (D-80th) Virginia Health System $75 per person/$60 LHR Alumni Teams and campaign volunteers participate from more than $900 Corporate Table 175 chamber member companies. Many of those firms are represented on the Chamber’s boards of directors. Contact Sarah For more information or to RSVP, please call Angela Blackwell Carter at 757-664-2528. Martin Lampert now if you want more participation information (664-2503, [email protected]). Award Recipients:
Reception Honors Local Military
Congressman Scott Rigell, a 2nd District Republican, was the guest speaker First Citizen of Regional The Julian Hirst Alumni Visionary Leader Courage In Leadership at the Chamber’s Virginia Beach Division Board meeting on April 4. Nearly Hampton Roads Statesman 2012 Distinguished Leadership William Hennessey Steve Cover, LHR ‘09 40 business leaders listened to Congressman Rigell share his perspectives on coastal energy, the country’s budget, healthcare, transportation and other Wynn Dixon, LHR ‘98 Director, Chief, Harry T. Lester Thelma Drake topics of interest to the business community. President, Director, President & CEO, The Chrysler Museum Virginia Beach Fire Department Eastern Virginia Medical Virginia Department of Rail Chesapeake Regional School and Public Transportation Medical Center
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Guest speaker Blaine Taylor shakes hands with an honoree Also successfully supported, were significant Port of Virginia legislation which makes our region’s facilities more attractive to n April 23, the Chamber recognized more than 150 military CommitmentCommitment to PrintPrint ships and companies using the expanded Panama Canal. Opersonnel from local commands at its Military Recognition Reception at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. This reception, held OffsetOffffset ExcellenceExcellence VariableVVaariable Data PrintingPrinting Much emphasis was also placed on measures that defined twice a year, honors the hardworking men and women of the “lost access” and “lost profits” in the eminent domain area. military. The service members were joined at the reception by their Custom FinishingFinishing & BinderyBindery families, military leadership, elected officials, and businessmen WarehousingWWaarehousing & FulfillmentFulfillment While high profile “social” issues may have defined the 2012 and women from the region. The reception’s guest speaker PPrintrint &&M MailMai lSl SolutionsSolut l ions session, a number of key “wins” for the business community will was Blaine Taylor, Head Coach for Old Dominion University’s produce a significant return on investment in the coming months. men’s basketball team. 104810048 WestWWeest 27th StrStreeteet Thank you to sponsors: City of Norfolk (Gold); Norfolk Waterside NorNorfolk,folk, VirginiaVirginia 2351235177 In June, a comprehensive Results Report for the 2012 Virginia Marriott (Hospitality); GEICO (Gold Military Program Partner); General Assembly session will be available on the Chamber’s 757757-622-5793-622-5793 Cox Communications (Media); USAA and USA Discounters (Silver); wwwwwww.teagle-little.comw..teagle-little.com website (www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com). ECPI University (Bronze); Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance (Special Military Program Partner); First Command FindFinnd us on FacebookFacebook Financial Planning, Regent University and Saint Leo University (Bronze Military Program Partners). 2329 HRCC 6/12/12 4:33 PM Page 2
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Chesapeake Schools Superintendent Addresses Business Community Chamber Hosts Award-Winning Associated Press War Roberts, Superintendent of Chesapeake Public Schools, who initiatives to advance quality in the school system: financial Correspondent and Author Kimberly Dozier provided nearly 200 members of the business community with a management and human relations; school facility improvement; Dozier said she struggled, and still struggles with the fact that closer look into Chesapeake schools’ successes, challenges, and school safety; increasing pupil achievement; and technology she survived. She explained that one of the hardest parts of impact on the Hampton Roads community. and community involvement. her recovery was getting people to stop seeing her as broken and fragile. For her, talking about what happened “Local support for our education remains strong,” Dr. Roberts A key initiative Dr. Roberts discussed was financial management. and getting back into a normal routine were crucial in her declared. “Your school system is a winning school system.” “We have weathered the financial storms of budget cuts,” he healing process. She encouraged the audience to not look at Dr. Roberts announced that Chesapeake Public Schools earned said. “But we can’t continue to do more and more with less Chamber’s Annual Sustainable our nation’s wounded warriors as broken, but view them as an accredited status by AdvancED, the world’s largest educa- and less.” Dr. Roberts stressed the importance of funding for the heroes they are. Dozier’s received a standing ovation and tion community, serving more than 30,000 public and private K-12. Resources Campaign is a “Show (from left) Patrick Reynolds, Chair of the Chesapeake Division of the Chamber; Max a personal thank you from a wounded warrior in the audience. Bartholomew, Dominion Virginia Power; Dr. James Roberts; and Chesapeake Mayor schools and districts across the United States. Stopper” “You have no idea what this [applause] means to me, Alan Krasnoff Thanks to sponsors: Dominion Virginia Power (Superintendent); especially coming from those of you in uniform,” Dozier said. he annual Chesapeake State of the Schools breakfast on April Dr. Roberts applauded the many successes of the schools, teachers Cox Communications (Media); and The George Washington his year’s annual Sustainable Resources Campaign (SRC), The Producers! A Show Stopper Campaign, led by Campaign Chair Local Wounded Warriors were guests at the luncheon and T25 at the Chesapeake Conference Center featured Dr. James and students of Chesapeake public schools. He explained five University (Honor Roll). T (from left) Senior Chief Kyra Maillard with Kimberly Dozier John Wilson (WBR Insurance), and Campaign Co-Chair Susie Wounded Warrior, BU1 John W. Devoll NMCB-21 won two Archer (Old Dominion Steel Container), kicked off on April 26. n May 4, the Chamber hosted a luncheon at the Norfolk tickets on Southwest Airlines. More than 50 business executive and volunteers gathered at the OWaterside Marriott featuring Kimberly Dozier, an Dozier left CBS News in 2010 in order to go back to reporting Little Theatre of Norfolk to kick off this season of fund raising at award-winning AP war correspondent and author of in war zones. She covers intelligence and special operations an event catered by the Dancing Tomato. “Breathing the Fire: Fighting to survive and get back to the fight.” The book details Dozier’s full recovery from a 2006 car for the AP. The Campaign raises needed cash and trade resources to provide bomb that hit her team while covering the war in Iraq. Dozier The next Professional Women’s Leadership luncheon in programs, services and publications that best serve the Hampton LEAD Hampton Roads invites you to Chamber Boards Hear signed copies of her book, with profits going to charities like the series will be held on June 27, featuring speaker Dr. Roads Chamber of Commerce membership. With a goal of Fisher House, Special Operations Warrior Foundation Teresa Sullivan, President of the University of Virginia. $850,000, we are well on our way at $540,995 raised as of from Local Legislators and Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. Dr. Sullivan will discuss principles of effective leadership. Celebrate greatness at June 4! The campaign runs through July 26. More than 200 business and community leaders heard Dozier Thank you to sponsors: Tami Aloisa, Wealth Management We want to thank this year’s campaign leadership: recount her inspiring survival story. Dozier was a foreign Advisor, Merrill Lynch, Freedom Ford, Long Jewelers on • Vice Chair, Andy Callahan, BB&T correspondent for CBS news when a massive car bomb killed the Boulevard, MANCON, TowneBank, The Virginian-Pilot, • Vice Chair, David Williams, Fulton Bank two of her CBS colleagues, an Army officer and an Iraqi Inside Business, The Flagship, Military Newspapers of • Vice Chair, Joe Taylor, Taylor Do-It Centers translator. Dozier was severely injured and endured dozens Virginia and WTKR NewsChannel 3. • Vice Chair, Chris Lagow, Portfolio Recovery Associates of surgeries. • Vice Chair, Kurt Hofelich, Sentara Obici Hospital Bravo!Thursday, June 21 • Norfolk Board Chair, Mike Fowler, Merrill Lynch and Campaign • Virginia Beach Board Chair, Tuck Bowie, Terry Peterson 5:30 Reception Development • Chesapeake Board Chair, Patrick Reynolds, Ashby 6:30 Dinner & Celebration On April 12, the Chamber’s Portsmouth Division and Suffolk Division Boards held a special joint meeting at the Comfort Suites Hotel in Suffolk. The meeting Development featured a panel of legislators who provided an overview of the general assembly. • Suffolk Board Chair, Brian Williams, Suffolk Hilton Garden Business leaders listened to the legislators discuss issues of importance to them, Norfolk Waterside Marriott including public and higher education, the budget and transportation. (Pictured Inn and Waterfront Conference Center 235 East Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia from left): Delegate Chris Jones (R-76th); Senator Harry Blevins (R-14th); Thomas • Portsmouth Board Chair, Jennifer B. Smith, Bon Secours Norment (R-3rd); Senator Louise Lucas (D-18th); and Delegate Matthew James (D-80th) Virginia Health System $75 per person/$60 LHR Alumni Teams and campaign volunteers participate from more than $900 Corporate Table 175 chamber member companies. Many of those firms are represented on the Chamber’s boards of directors. Contact Sarah For more information or to RSVP, please call Angela Blackwell Carter at 757-664-2528. Martin Lampert now if you want more participation information (664-2503, [email protected]). Award Recipients:
Reception Honors Local Military
Congressman Scott Rigell, a 2nd District Republican, was the guest speaker First Citizen of Regional The Julian Hirst Alumni Visionary Leader Courage In Leadership at the Chamber’s Virginia Beach Division Board meeting on April 4. Nearly Hampton Roads Statesman 2012 Distinguished Leadership William Hennessey Steve Cover, LHR ‘09 40 business leaders listened to Congressman Rigell share his perspectives on coastal energy, the country’s budget, healthcare, transportation and other Wynn Dixon, LHR ‘98 Director, Chief, Harry T. Lester Thelma Drake topics of interest to the business community. President, Director, President & CEO, The Chrysler Museum Virginia Beach Fire Department Eastern Virginia Medical Virginia Department of Rail Chesapeake Regional School and Public Transportation Medical Center
General Assembly Session Concludes Continued from page 1
Guest speaker Blaine Taylor shakes hands with an honoree Also successfully supported, were significant Port of Virginia legislation which makes our region’s facilities more attractive to n April 23, the Chamber recognized more than 150 military CommitmentCommitment to PrintPrint ships and companies using the expanded Panama Canal. Opersonnel from local commands at its Military Recognition Reception at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. This reception, held OffsetOffffset ExcellenceExcellence VariableVVaariable Data PrintingPrinting Much emphasis was also placed on measures that defined twice a year, honors the hardworking men and women of the “lost access” and “lost profits” in the eminent domain area. military. The service members were joined at the reception by their Custom FinishingFinishing & BinderyBindery families, military leadership, elected officials, and businessmen WarehousingWWaarehousing & FulfillmentFulfillment While high profile “social” issues may have defined the 2012 and women from the region. The reception’s guest speaker PPrintrint &&M MailMai lSl SolutionsSolut l ions session, a number of key “wins” for the business community will was Blaine Taylor, Head Coach for Old Dominion University’s produce a significant return on investment in the coming months. men’s basketball team. 104810048 WestWWeest 27th StrStreeteet Thank you to sponsors: City of Norfolk (Gold); Norfolk Waterside NorNorfolk,folk, VirginiaVirginia 2351235177 In June, a comprehensive Results Report for the 2012 Virginia Marriott (Hospitality); GEICO (Gold Military Program Partner); General Assembly session will be available on the Chamber’s 757757-622-5793-622-5793 Cox Communications (Media); USAA and USA Discounters (Silver); wwwwwww.teagle-little.comw..teagle-little.com website (www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com). ECPI University (Bronze); Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance (Special Military Program Partner); First Command FindFinnd us on FacebookFacebook Financial Planning, Regent University and Saint Leo University (Bronze Military Program Partners). 2329 HRCC 6/12/12 4:33 PM Page 1
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Spring 2012
CHAMBER CORNER TRUSTEE PROFILE AMBASSADOR OF THE QUARTER
Anne Baumler joined the Chamber staff full Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries time as Development Coordinator in May after Congratulations to Lisa Moore, who has serving as an intern and part-time staff with have more than 51,000 professionals been named the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Hampton Roads Sports Commission. across the US. They offer clients a the Quarter. Lisa began volunteering as an Spring 2012 Anne was born and raised in Newport broad range of fully integrated Ambassador in September 2011. She attends News. In May 2012, she graduated from Old services in areas that include a variety of Chamber events, as well as ribbon Dominion University with a major in Sports accounting, assurance and advisory, cuttings for business openings. In addition, Management and a minor in Management. risk, tax, management, financial Lisa helps with the Membership 101 program, advisory, technology integration, and makes calls to new and existing A-Active Termite and Pest Control Company Wins General Assembly Session Chelsea Dennis began serving as strategy and operations, and members to communicate the value of Administrative Coordinator for the Hampton Mark R. Waterman human capital consulting. For years, LISA MOORE Chamber membership. Hampton Roads Small Business of the Year Concludes Roads Sports Commission, an affiliate of the Principal, Deloitte Deloitte has held a distinctive Residential Sales Representative Chamber, in April. She is a native of Michigan, Consulting LLP position in the marketplace based CertaPro Painters Lisa said, “I was surprised and am honored The following were selected as the “Top 10 to Watch.” These businesses but had the opportunity to live in numerous to receive this recognition.” She added, on its reputation for quality work, the integrity of their are some of the fastest-growing small businesses in the area: states across the U.S. prior to moving to ideas and actions, and the excellence of their people. “Being an Ambassador for the Chamber has Virginia Beach. Chelsea has a bachelor’s • Evangeline’s Closet Deloitte works alongside its clients to develop innovative helped me to meet a lot of people that I degree from Western Michigan University in would not have had a chance to meet • G for Everyone aviation with a minor in business and has strategies and solutions. The company helps clients in their efforts to examine every angle of their service delivery otherwise. It not only has helped me to • InLineAdz, Inc. spent the past 10 years as a corporate contract make business connections, but has helped models to create lasting value, year after year. With the • Joe’s “America’s First Chicken Salad Restaurant” pilot. me create friendships. With all the events added strength of more than 50 member firms in the DTTL that the chamber hosts, I have gotten to visit • Marathon Consulting, LLC Gibson Eppler began as Development global network, Deloitte has the ability to offer a true different parts of each city and am more • Trinity Tattoo Co. Manager for the Hampton Roads Sports global, integrated approach. aware of what is happening regionally.” • U3C Italian Ice Café Commission in April. Gibby is responsible • VOIS, LLC for private sector memberships and event In addition to those critical, clearly differentiated elements The Ambassador Committee is a diverse • We Are Titans sponsorship sales. She was born and raised of exceptional service, Deloitte claims its role as a market group of 20 volunteers who are dedicated State Capitol in Norfolk and is a graduate of The College dominant, specialty-diversified services and advisory • ZZ Servers to making a difference in the Chamber and he 2012 General Assembly session continued in a of William and Mary where she received organization — a true leader in our profession. They have the community. Ambassadors are liaisons a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in (from left) Dr. Johnny Garcia of SimIS Inc. (Portsmouth); Rhonda Bunch of Remedies Salon, over 6,500 professionals throughout their offices in the between the Chamber and new and existing Spa and Barbershop (Suffolk); David Spanka of the Phoenix Group (Chesapeake); Kevin Kordek In addition, the Impressions in Print Leadership Award was presented Tspecial session into April, ultimately producing a two- Biology. Upon graduation, she worked in the Commonwealth of Virginia, including those in Alexandria, members. For more information, contact of A-Active Termite and Pest Control Co. (Virginia Beach & Regional Winner); Jon Pruden of TASTE year $85 billion budget for the Commonwealth. Washington, DC metro region, earning national to Ramon W. Breeden Jr., Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arlington, McLean, Richmond, Rosslyn, and Virginia Yvonne Johnson at [email protected] (Norfolk); Josh Tawes and Anthony Stile of Accelerated Financial Solutions (Young Entrepreneur accolades as a sales representative. In 2009, Award); and Ramon Breeden Jr. of The Breeden Company Inc. (Impressions in Print Leadership The Breeden Company. Joshua Tawes and Anthony Stile, owners of Beach, providing services to clients in both the public and or 757-664-2504. Gibby returned to Hampton Roads and has Award) Accelerated Financial Solutions, accepted the Young Entrepreneur Regarding transportation, the budget funds $28.7 million worked with local businesses, aiding in the commercial sectors. For more information, please visit to initially capitalize the Intercity Passenger Rail Operating www.deloitte.com. Award (YEA!). tackling of the numerous challenges associated he 28th annual Hampton Roads Small Business of the Year and Capital Fund; $28.7 million to the Virginia Transportation with running a company in a down economy. T(SBOY) Awards luncheon was held on May 22 during National Winners were selected by the following judging committee: Jim Carroll, Infrastructure Bank; and $100 million to delay tolls on the Small Business Week. Nearly 300 people attended the event held Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads and Hampton Midtown and Downtown tunnels until 2014. at The Founders Inn. A-Active Termite and Pest Control Company Roads Chamber of Commerce; John Mulford, Regent University Center was the overall winner of the 2012 Hampton Roads Small Business for Entrepreneurship; Susan Long-Molnar, Managing Communications Hospitality and tourism received an increase of $1 million for Welcome New Members Anniversaries of the Year Award. Consulting; Lamont Maddox, The Guidance Law Firm; Caron Crouse, general advertising. Regional marketing grants increased by Join us in welcoming these new Chamber members. For the most current member directory, visit www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP; and Joseph Donnelly, Donnelly Real $275,000 each year. Congratulations to the following businesses that celebrated milestone A-Active President Kevin Kordek, said, “It is with the utmost gratitude membership anniversaries from February 2012 - April 2012. Properties LLC. FEBRUARY Zoots Utility Scale Computing and respect that I accept this award.” He added, “Receiving this award is Education received an additional $212 million in direct aid to ZZ Servers Vaco Hampton Roads AT&T Mobility validation of the mission of our organization. This has totally reenergized 25 YEARS Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia K-12 education. Public colleges and universities received an Bay Bliss Day Spa Joel Erb served as keynote speaker. Erb’s first company, INM United, was MARCH APRIL Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk our company to continue to do what we do, and do it well.” increase of $211 million. Beach Weddings Virginia Earl Industries, LLC formed after he met with clothing moguls Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani and Hotel & Conference Center GlobalWave Consulting BLS Landscape and Contracting Aaron's Inc. Spacemakers, Inc. Hugo Boss to pitch and present his website designs - at the age of 14. Jos. A. Bank Clothier Goodwill College Park Best Western Plus Oceanfront All Compute LLC Suffolk Redevelopment & Housing A-Active Termite and Pest Control Company was Virginia Beach’s 2012 Economic development incentives were funded as follows: Repair Tech Mechanical Contractors Now at 27, Erb is the president/CEO of two major businesses. Goodwill Dam Neck ColonialWebb Autobell Car Wash- Chesapeake Authority Small Business of the Year as well, and was chosen for the regional • $11.8 million for Governors Opportunity Fund Goodwill Windsor Woods DASH Development, LLC Coastal Office Products award from an excellent pool of city winners including: Deloitte LLP Duke Brothers 20 YEARS 5 YEARS Thanks to sponsors: Monarch Bank (Presenting); Inside Business (Media); • $7.5 million for Oceana BRAC fund The Grounds Guys of Central Virginia Beach • Phoenix Group of Virginia, Inc. (Chesapeake) The John Fredericks Show Empire Beauty School Franklin Asset Management Beach Commercial Finance Animal World Impressions in Print (Leadership Award); G for Everyone (Silver); • $5 million for Advance Shipbuilding Training First Colonial Auto & Transmission Help & Emergency Response (HER) Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas & Co. • TASTE® (Norfolk) Marathon Consulting, LLC Arvon Staffing Changes Hair Styling & City Spa; Issue Track, Inc.; OBBCO Safety & • $5 million for Major Eligible Employers Marriott Chesapeake Gilbane Building Company InLineAdz Special Events Virginia Bay Disposal, Inc. • SimIS (Portsmouth) Supply, Inc.; and Young Family & Cosmetic Dentistry (Hall of Fame) Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy Law Offices of Carl Khalil & Sada Sheldon Live the Source SSS Car Wash Bayside Harley Davidson • Remedies Salon, Spa & Barbershop (Suffolk) The Little Theatre of Norfolk Ma Maison LC The Hampton Roads Chamber lobbied for a number of Ocean Breeze Waterpark 15 YEARS ITA International Octapharma Plasma, Inc. Mettle Events Inc. Machining Technology, Inc. Marilyn & Marvin Simon Family JCC bills, including successfully defeating measures that Preserve Skin, Inc. NCM Media Network Medifast Weight Control Centers- Chesapeake Chesapeake Airport Authority Master Fleet Services Inc. changed the current Labor Day school start law. The Real Estate Group Onsite Auto Reconditioning Medifast Weight Control Centers- Virginia Beach Chesapeake Conference Center Moe’s Southwest Grill Hilltop Location Patsy J. Bills LLC New Season Health Counseling Hampton Roads Partnership Murro Chemical Company of VA., Inc. Retnauer Baynes Associates, LLC The business community also supported legislation that Rib City Virginia Beach Prudential Insurance Company Norfolk Stationery Co., Inc. Tidewater Auto Painting, Inc. Office Space & Solutions, LLC Renea Atkins/Weight Watchers Premier Health Chiropractic State Farm Insurance requires all companies to collect sales tax. This creates a “level Roby and Company, Inc. 10 YEARS Talent Curve S&ME Inc. Sumatra Salon & Spa playing field” for retail businesses in the Commonwealth. Windmill Promotions Inc. dba Tidewater Surge-Force, LLC TV Swartz Photography Cargotec USA, Inc. Tidewater Tech Women Magazine Continued on page 2 he Chamber held its annual State of the City Series from TFebruary-May. A record breaking 3,594 people attended the five-part series to learn about key business development Deborah Stearns Elected Did you Thanks To Our initiatives, municipal progress updates and opportunities in the Chamber Sponsorships are a win/win opportunity! Expose your business to the region cities where they live and work. Each city’s mayor provided a Chair of the Chamber Know? through members-only marketing and advertising opportunities. The Chamber has many (from left) Tuck Bowie, Chamber’s Virginia Beach Division Chair; Virginia Beach Mayor media vehicles you can take advantage of to reach more than 150,000 people each year. Strategic state of the city address to provide an annual update of their Will Sessoms; and the Honorable George Allen These include strategic event sponsorships, website sponsorships, a full-color newcomer's Partners city’s progress and future goals. n mid-April, Deborah Stearns was magazine, and hard copy and electronic newsletters! Contact Sarah Martin Lampert at 757.664.2503 or email Inamed Chair of the Hampton Roads [email protected] for details. Chamber of Commerce, replacing Maurice Jones who relinquished his For more information about being a Strategic Partner, contact the membership department at 757-664-2504. duties in order to become Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Deborah Stearns Stearns was currently serving as the CONNECT WITH THE Chamber’s Chair-Elect, but with Jones’ departure, she will facebook.com/ twitter.com/ linkedin.com youtube.com/ (from left) Jack Hornbeck, President & CEO of the Chamber; Jennifer Smith, Chamber’s CHAMBER ON THE WEB Chamber757 Chamber757 Group-Hampton hamptonroads serve as Chair for the remainder of 2012. In 2011, she Roads Chamber of chamber Portsmouth Division Chair, Portsmouth Mayor Kenneth Wright; and Deborah Stearns, served as the Chamber’s Treasurer. Chamber Chair Commerce (from left) Michael Kerner of Bon Secours Virginia Health System; Jack Hornbeck, President Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce • 500 East Main Street • Suite 700 • Norfolk, VA 23510 & CEO of the Chamber.; Mike Fowler, Chamber’s Norfolk Division Chair; Jim Squires of Norfolk Southern Corporation; Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim; John Matson of TowneBank “This is a real honor,” Stearns said. “I want to focus on Norfolk; Chaplain Bruce Boyle of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic; and Maurice Jones, Chamber retaining and expanding our membership.” Chair HOW TO CONTACT US Stearns, CPM, SIOR, is Senior Vice President at Harvey DIRECTOR DIRECTOR VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS & Lindsay Commercial Real Estate. Her experience includes MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MARKETING office property sales and leasing, commercial development, Sandy Sekeet Sarah M. 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