The State of the Chamber

Published February 28, 2011 in the
Culpeper Star Exponent

Every decision that we make in business is based on the understanding that we have at the moment. Knowing what we need to know is a constant process for good decisions. The Chamber of Commerce works with our community partners to keep our businesses informed on the issues. Sometimes we communicate issues via email by forwarding information that we receive. Other times we try to decipher the important issues and offer insight into them as they relate to business.

As business leaders it is important to find information from the best resources. There are few places that can offer local issue views with a business focus than thru the filter of the members of a broad based business organization. The information and views are constantly being tempered by the reality of the day. Networking at the business functions, casual conversation at a committee meeting, or straight forward informational programs are all transformative venues for your business.

We pause once a year to focus on the State of the Chamber to access where we are and where we are going. It is a moment in time to ask and listen, a moment to find new questions that give us the direction for our business to be successful. This reminds me of the famous analogy of the horse winning by a nose. The fraction of a nose is all it takes to be the winner and winner takes all…. Similarly in business it is often the smallest talent, information, or gesture that wins the contract or the sale.

On March 11th at the Country Club of Culpeper, the Chamber will host the State of the Chamber for the business community. Rather than recite our internal successes we have invited government, community, and business leaders to share their insights about their area of expertise as it relates to our local economy. We have also invite Senator Houck and Delegate Ed Scott this year to give us a brief post legislative update. The luncheon is one of the best venues to benchmark where we are as a local economy in order to make good decisions for your business.

The room has limited space and will sell out fast. If you are interested in joining us for this very dynamic opportunity to hear from local leaders, register for the event online at CulpeperChamber.com.  State of Our Chamber – State of Our Economy. 

Jim Charapich, CEO/President
Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce